Organic Cotton Paper

Okay I am looking for the following items, if you have links to them please send me the link!!

-recycled or tree free paper NOTEBOOK. I want to use a nice rustic looking notebook (blank pages) as a guestbook at my wedding!

-twig pencils/pens-- the ones that are made out of twigs...

-card box- you know the ones ppl put wedding cards in? One of those, but very eco chic looking... recycled content!

-BULK CFL lightbulbs... I need about 100 of them!!

-about 100 soy tealight or votive candles
ANY other hints and tips on little touched to make my wedding purchasing more co friendly and green, please do help. The CFLs are for the favors, notebook for guestbook, twig pencils. my dress is organic cotton, very few flowers at reception/ceremony (only bridal parties bouquets, no other flowers) and the flowers for those bouquets are from my organic garden!

Anything else you think I might find interesting plz let me know!!

.Good day,
How cool...have you check local nursery's the will rent potted plants- no kill ideas...I went on line to Bulbs.com and found clf for 1.38 for orders of 40 or more...Card box, do you have any young teen in your party??? Remember shoebox floats.. I would have the girls decorate with natures goodies and couple of bows- you got a card box....I also found a place that sell journal- no tree product at all--Its called Elephant Poo. And its made with elephant poo- no smell, nice feel and i really like this product...good greens to you

2008-04-28 18:31:13 by melaniecampbell

Get them here: www.ecobold.com We now offer HankyBooks, an organic cotton handkerchief for you and your kids at a great discount! The handkerchief ...

I just used the yahoo green impact calculator and it gave me a 2.5 and later when i go check the plan tells me i have a 8.7

That its just simply imposible, i am a vegetarian along with a organic diet, all the bulbs in my house are flouresent, i strictly use biodegradable cleaning producs and i dont drive a car.
i grow as many beautifull plants as i can in my backyard with out making it look too crowded.
even my clothes are organic cotton and so on, when i do groceries i have my own tote bags and i do not use paper or plastic bags.

and no people i am not a spychopath i am just a concerned 24yo who trully cares.

I suggest you go to http://bp.com/carbonfootprint

2007-08-15 00:15:58 by iday_iday

Price: $61.52 $46.00

Quantity: MULTI VALUE PACK! You are buying Description: BABY WIPES Unit Size: 50 CT Brand: NATRACARE
MULTI VALUE 8-PACK! You are buying EIGHT of Natracare Baby Wipes 50 ct All natracare baby care toiletries are free from harsh chemical detergents such as SLS, petroleum, mineral oil, parabens and synthetic preservatives and are made from organic plant - based ingredients......

I am planning my wedding- the date is Sept 6, 2008.
I want it to be as ECO FRIENDLY and environmentally friendly as possible on a TIGHT budget. Our budget is $3500- we don't have to pay for the hall, tables, chairs, or minister. And our DJ is already paid for, too.
So, we have to do everything else, including caterer, for $3500- our caterer quoted us $1500, so that leaves us $2000 for everything else.
I want to use seeded invitations (plantable invites) and plantable seeded favors. Any links to websites with this sort of thing on a budget would be great!
Also looking for an organic cotton wedding dress for less than $600.
Looking for organic rice paper lanterns for decorations, and anything organic eco friendly to decorate with, give for favors, or wear...

Any hints, tips, and website links would be great!!

THANK YOU!

Here are some sites.
http://www.greenweddings.net/
http://www.greeneleganceweddings.com/ind ex.html
These are interesting articles--Good tips
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/11/fashio n/11green.html?ex=1328850000&en=94b8 81812c6d617e&ei=5088&partner=rss nyt&emc=rss
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19054513
Here's hemp wedding attire
http://www.rawganique.com/organic-hemp-w edding-clothes.htm
This site has cool dresses.
http://www.threadheadcreations.com/Merch ant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Catego ry_Code=bridal
other stuff
http://www.ecoparti.com/
http://www.lassodmoondesigns.com/plantab le.html
http://littlethingsfavors.com/ecgrwefa.h tml

Invites
http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/categ ory/Handmade+Plantable+Wedding+Invitatio ns/1/

2008-01-23 12:27:41 by melaniecampbell

RAW Unbleached Cotton Filters - 200 Filters x 3 Bags = 600 Total
Perfect for using with Raw Rolling Paper

Hey all
I am planning a super eco friendly wedding, and am fast running out of ideas. here is what I am doing so far- please give me your input and more ideas!!

-local dj to cut down on gas used for his travel (same with the caterer and photograper)
-locally sourced food (from the caterer) and organic and free range when at all possible
-outdoor ceremony with acoustic music (no electricity needed)
-recyclable platesl, napkins, cutlery made from bamboo
-my gown is organic cotton
-the confetti being thrown is eco friendly and totally biodegradeable when it gets wet
-the confetti is being given out in seeded paper cones that grow flowers when you plant them
-no favors, a donation is being made to a local sick kids hospital instead (guests will be made aware of this by cards placed at their tables)
-invites are printed on "tree free" paper cards, postage being used is bought and a donation made to the world wildlife fund...
-flowers used are local and in season...

This a growing trend and personally, I love it!

1) Maybe for wedding gifts you could ask for people to buy 'Carbon Offset Points' so that your wedding can be a carbon neutral event.

2)You could use Soy or Beeswax candles for lighting, they have been shown to be less carbon producing that the standard petroleum candles.

3) If you wanted an alternative favor you could give a small seedling or seed packets as gifts.

4) Donate any left over food to a homeless shelter

5) Use local beer and wine producers for beverages, cutting down on transport costs and carbon emmissions.

Just a few suggestions.
Good luck with your earth friendly wedding!

2008-03-27 18:19:41 by melaniecampbell

the shop has been open for 6 months.it caters for children from 0-6 yrs
it is located in a suburb of New York City (Long island/Queens border)
ads in local papers have had limited success
the shop is tastefully laid out and decorated(boutique style)
it is mostly aimed at the high end of the market but is by no means ridiculously exspensive.
most of the clothes we stock are from funky/independent US suppliers,not well known brands.they are very good quality.
alot of the clothes are from eco friendly sources (organic cotton,fairtrade etc)
the main competition is mainly from the large retailers in the local shopping mall. there is no other independent childrens clothes store in the area.
the reaction from those who do call in is very positive but at the moment,because we are new,we are just trying to get more people in the door,if only to have a look.
we don't have a big budget for marketing,so if any one has any ideas which have worked i would be very grateful

Have a fun day Free Ballons staff dress up magician in store
Make it quite loud so that you get noticed
Kid love this kind of thing
Get the kids in store parents will follow
Parents =Cash

2008-05-29 21:37:06 by cashelbay