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Fun Eco-Friendly Links

Friday, January 21st, 2011

The weekend is nearly upon us! Here are some green links for an easy transition from workweek grind to relaxation. Happy Friday!

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-Environmental Graffiti is a fun, eco-centric website that hosts a myriad of interesting environmental news and facts. Check out the awesomely packed-down bicyclists of Shanghai (pictured above), and just try to argue that a car is a must.

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-Revel in the amazing repurposed art featured at Environmental Graffiti, including the painting pictured above, by artist Jason Kronenwald, and made entirely from chewed bubble gum.

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-For worldly eco-news, stop by Grist, a site dishing the latest in green living, technology, business, and politics, with posts that are thought-out and informative, such as what ‘humane’ food labels really mean.

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-For your fill of juicy green gossip, check out Ecorazzi, the site to catch up on eco-friendly celebs (such as Natalie Portman, pictured above), hot eco-trends, and the green buzz that’s happening worldwide.

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Get to Know MIO Culture: Maker of Mod, Green Goods

Friday, December 31st, 2010

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MIO Culture is an eco-friendly design company whose self-described mission is to make the world a better place through good design and sustainability. Brother team Isaac and Jaime Salm create furniture, lighting, home décor, and paper products that have chic, stunning aesthetics, and are created upholding the utmost in environmentally friendly practices.

The innovative green products by MIO are varied, with shapes, functions, and amenities that are appealing to anyone. For example, the modern Soft Felt Bowls, handmade with renewable/compostable/biodegradable wool, work great as catchalls, visual design pieces, yarn baskets, planters, or any other imaginable use. The Beehive (pictured above), Wobowl, and Swoop bowl designs are all made with functionality in mind, and collapse for easy storing or shipping, and come in lively colors.

Check out MIOCulture and other Olive & Myrtle environmentally responsible retailers, and have a happy, green New Year!

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Product of the Week: Reclaimed Coconut Shell Bowls

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

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Shaped by hand from coconut shells, the whimsical Reclaimed Coconut Shell Bowls by Bambu are a fun addition to any home. Each bowl is made from a reclaimed coconut shell that is cleaned a polished to a glossy sheen, and then completed with a coat of natural, waterproof lacquer in three vibrant colors—Basil, Mango, and Spearmint (red shade Cayenne is discontinued).

Well-suited for food both hot and cold, or use as a catch-all/decorative dish, these bowls are lightweight, 5 ½ inches in diameter, and chic. These unique bowls are made exclusively from harvested IMO-certified, sustainable bamboo that is fertilizer and pesticide-free. Display or eat from these bright bowls guilt-free, knowing both the harvesting of materials and the work done to create them was completed with preserving and respecting the environment in mind.

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Product of the Week: BPA-Free Plates by Smiling Planet

Monday, December 20th, 2010

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BPA-Free Plates by Smiling Planet are made from durable, 100% recyclable, high purity #5 polypropylene. Absent of lead, BPA, and other chemicals, these plates are a safe, healthy choice for eating green. Appealing to you for their quality and safety, these plates come in several non-toxic ink designs featuring whimsical cartoons and sayings, which will make them a hit with kids (or kids at heart), too! Promoting creativity, fun, and protecting and respecting the environment, Smiling Planet‘s products add smiles to eco-friendly shopping, eating, and living.

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Eleventh Day of Christmas: $5 off Adult Lunch Tote Bagettes!

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

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On the eleventh day of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee…$5 off the organic cotton Lunch Tote Bagettes for adults by Mimi the Sardine. Made from soft, Oeko-Tex certified fabric, these lunch totes come in 3 fun designs for adults, are water and soil-resistant, and machine washable.

Enter coupon code LUNCHTOTE at checkout for the $5 off deal, and remember…all 12 deals on all 12 products are good for all 12 days of Christmas at Olive & Myrtle, which ends TOMORROW (December 17th)! Happy shopping to you!

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Green Gifts for Her

Friday, December 10th, 2010

The holidays are here, and you want to give the ladies in your life the very best. Give her sustainable, eco-chic gifts that will light up her holidays naturally. Here are some gorgeous green gifts ideas for her:

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The eco-friendly Felt Wine Pocket, made from 100% industrial wool felt. Trendy and functional with a handle perfect for toting her wine to holiday parties. (15% off through Dec. 17th, for Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals!)

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Museum Collection Recycled Wood Frames by Green House Framing. Made with reclaimed lumber and finished with natural oil stain with acid-free cotton rag mat and backing included. Handmade, beautiful gallery-quality frames made to hold extra-precious art and photographs for a lifetime.

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Organic cotton Lunch Tote Bagettes by Mimi the Sardine. Made from soft, Oeko-Tex certified fabric, these lunch totes come in fun colors, are water and soil-resistant, and machine washable.

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Beautiful, chic ceramic vessels from Perch! With stunning simple design and non-toxic glaze, any ceramic creation from Perch! makes for a green gift she’ll cherish.  Eco-chic Plant Orb Planter (pictured) and O Bowl, fun Hob Knobs and The Mason, the Lunchbox Birdfeeder—all green, all gorgeous!

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100% pure soy Kobo Candles. 70 hours of clean burning fragrance and lead-free wicks make for a safer, more pure way to scent her home. Wrapped in a sophisticated glass jar, these candles make a stylish addition to home décor even when unlit. Choose from six luxuriously aromatic scents.

Check back for Green Gift ideas for Him, for Kids and Babies, and for Pets!

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Green Ideas for Hard-to-Shop-For, Last-Minute, and Have-on-Hand Gifts

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Looking for a gift to have on hand in case your cousin’s on-again-off-again “friend” shows up at your holiday? Having trouble discerning just what to buy that eco-friendly friend? Want to buy a green gift for that person who’s hard to shop for? Need some last minute green gift ideas? Well, you’re in luck! The following Olive & Myrtle products carry great price tags, are all eco-friendly, and would make for great green gifts.

To have on hand for unexpected guests, or bought last minute, we won’t tell! (Just be sure to order by December 17 th for a guaranteed-by-Christmas delivery!)

1 Liter BPA-Free Stainless Steel Water Bottles by EarthLust, in three chic designs. $19.95 each.

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Portrait Tapered Recycled Wood Picture Frames by Wood From the Hood, $19.95-39.95. Available in Ash (pictured) and Walnut.

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100% pure soy Kobo Candles, $32. Available in Lemongrass, Champagne, Fresh Currant, Golden Mimosa, Vanilla Citrus, and Water Mint (pictured).

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100% reclaimed cotton Recycled Cotton Tote Bags, $20 each, by Eco Bags. Available in seven designs. (Shades of Green pictured.)

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Handmade, multi-function Tiny Basket (pictured) or A Container for One Thing, $26 each, by Perch.

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Nesting Bowls (set of three) made from 100% organic bamboo, $14, by Bambu.

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That’s not all–check out more Green Gifts Under $30 from Olive & Myrtle!

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Second Day of Christmas: Sustainable Fantasy Wood Blocks 15% off!

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

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On the second day of Christmas, Olive & Myrtle gives to thee…Fantasy Wood Blocks by Haba 15% off! These colorful, patterned plocks are made of beech wood from sustainable forests, have 100% water-based, solvent-free lacquer, and are very durable. Makes a perfect fun and safe gift for kids this season.

Enter coupon code BLOCKS at checkout to receive discount, and remember: a new item will be featured every day during our 12 Days of Christmas, but the deals on all 12 items run for all 12 days!

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Olive & Myrtle 12 Days of Christmas Deals

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Olive and Myrtle’s 12 Days of Christmas has begun! Starting Monday, December 6th, through Friday, December 17th (which is also the last day to order for a guaranteed delivery before Christmas), Olive and Myrtle will be featuring a new eco-friendly green gift a day, each with it’s own special sale price or discount!

No need to wait for the product’s feature day to get the special discount, all 12 products can be bought on all 12 days!

Here is a sneak peek at the products and special deals. Be sure to check back daily for product descriptions and info!

On the 12 Days of Christmas, Olive and Myrtle gives to thee:

The soft Waffle Weave Organic Cotton Bathrobe made from 100% organic cotton for $15 off. (Coupon code: ROBE)

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Fantasy Wood Blocks made with wood from sustainable forests for 15% off. (Coupon code: BLOCKS)

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A chic Felt Wine Pocket created from industrial wool felt for 15% off. (Coupon Code: WINEPOCKET)

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Cute, functional, handmade A Container For One Thing by Perch for 15% off. (Coupon code: PERCH)

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Verde Recycled Stainless Steel 4-piece Grilling Set made with 100% sustainable products for 20% off. (Coupon Code: BBQTOOLS)

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Recycled Wood Picture Frames made from salvaged trees with glass from recycled windows at 20% off. (Coupon code: FRAMES)

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100% Organic Cotton Tea Towels in three different water-based ink designs for 15% off. (Coupon code: TEATOWELS)

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Delicious-smelling, eco-friendly 100% pure soy Kobo Candles for $5 off. (Coupon code: KOBO)

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Fun, durable Bamboo Domino Game made from renewable bamboo FREE with a purchase of $75 or more. (Coupon code: FREEDOMINOGAME after adding game to cart)

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Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board made from reclaimed lumber and recycled metal pegs for $5 off. (Coupon code: CRIBBAGE)

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Durable, eco-chic Lunch Tote Bagettes for adults  in three fun designs for $5 off. (Coupon code: LUNCHTOTE)

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Colorful Beech Wood Abacus made with 100% water-based, solvent free lacquers for 20% off. (Coupon code: ABACUS)

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Happy holiday shopping!

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Eco-Chic Holiday Parties

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

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Photo from Ideal Home Magazine

Right amidst the dizzying shopping, cleaning, prepping, and general busyness of the season, holiday parties are squeezed in. You don’t want to be too busy planning that you can’t enjoy the fun. You also don’t want hosting an eco-friendly party to take any more prepping, time or energy. We hear you! Here is a simple list of some eco-friendly party necessities from Olive & Myrtle so you and your guests can have a green good time:

-The 100% industrial wool Felt Wine Pocket that is made from about 85% factory excess wool stores and totes wine bottles perfectly.

-The Linen + Organic Cotton Tablecloths, Placemats and Napkins by Porter are durable, eco-friendly, and beautiful.

-100% pure soy candles by Kobo Candles and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day are a safer, cleaner way to infuse fragrance and light into your festivities.

-Eco-friendly, 100% organic Bamboo Appetizer Trays, Bamboo Serving Trays, and the multi-function Chop, Scoop, Serve Reversible Board by Bambu look chic and pass and prepare foods safely.

-The organic Bamboo Coaster Set or eco-chic Felt Cut Coasters save your tables from rings the green way.

-The Reclaimed Wood Cribbage Board by Wood From the Hood will add some fun to your holiday fetes for generations with its sustainable design.

Have fun partying green!

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