Green Right Now Reports
Chicago’s Greenheart Shop is declaring that Black Friday will be Green Friday this year at their store, which sells Fair Trade, eco-friendly and socially conscious gifts, food, clothes and accessories.
Greenheart, a non-profit cultural exchange and storefront (at 1911 W. Division) will be serving free Fair Trade wine, cocoa and snacks to shoppers. Visitors can also see a make-your-own gift wrap demonstration. The event, on Friday, Nov. 27, will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who can’t attend can still buy Greenheart products online.
The goodies sold at Greenheart benefit disadvantaged workers, coops in developing nations and support ecologically sound growing methods, like shade-grown cocoa. They include:
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Twenty great, green decorative items with stories to tell
By Melissa Segrest
Green Right Now
Those pretty knick-knacks and decorative items around your home likely have a history. There’s the crystal bowl that was an anniversary gift from a dear friend, or the candleholder your mom gave you before she died — they all hold great significance.
We’ve found 20 lovely decorative items with their own stories. Our picks come from far-flung nations or close to home, made by fair-trade artisans or creative artists using recycled, natural materials. Take a moment to shop our selections. (Most of the websites selling these goodies have lots of other green items to check out.)
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Tags: · artisan pieces, cork, elephant art, fair trade products, folk art, Green Decor, green decorative items, hand-made decor, Home Decor, Natural products, organic cotton, reclaimed building materials, recycled felt, recycled glass, recycled products, soy candles, sustainable art, teak, World of Good
Santa Monica’s Eco Gift Festival features top green shopping
By Barbara Kessler
Green Right Now
The Eco Gift Festival in Santa Monica set for next week claims to be the biggest green gift convention in the world. With a projected attendance of 15,000 and 150 vendors, it may well be, we’re not sure, but it certainly promises a big presence with sellers offering gifts made from garbage, recycled silver and gold, bamboo, plant-based medicinal oils (hey, it’s LA), and even poop.
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Tags: · Cool Planet Jewelry, Eco Gift Festival, eco shopping, Inconvenient Bag, Mr. Ellie Pooh, recycled products, Santa Monica, Tom's Shoes
