December 2nd, 2010
Green Design: OMUNKY Creative Eco-friendly Apparel
There are only a few weeks left to enter the Ecoist Eco Makeover Sweepstakes. We are giving away a prize package valued at $1,500 containing the makings of one super chic eco fashion wardrobe. As part of this amazing prize pack, the winner will receive an eco friendly t-shirt from Brand We Love OMUNKY. We’ve told you about OMUNKY’s fantastic collection of tees before, but it is really worth repeating.
Made from 100% organic or recycled cotton, OMUNKY tees will reduce your exposure to harmful toxins and pesticides used to grow traditional cotton. The best part about OMUNKY is that these t-shirts provide both style and substance. More than the same old eco slogans you’ve seen before, OMUNKY tees feature animal and nature inspired designs that are sure to get noticed. The Nocturnal Naptime tee (pictured above) is our personal favorite.
Available for both women and men, OMUNKY makes a perfect gift for the eco conscious (or just T-shirt loving) fellas in your life. Priced $25 or less, you could even pick up a treat for yourself 
To learn more about OMUNKY visit their website.
November 29th, 2010
Celebrity Ecoist: Kick the Plastic Bag Habit – Hollywood’s Hottest Carry Reusable Eco Bags.
What do Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake have in common? Besides being some of Hollywood’s hottest young actors; both know a small change like switching plastic single use bags for reusable eco bags can have a BIG impact.
Did you know?
- Approximately 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year. That’s more than 1,200 bags per US resident, per year.
- Thousands of marine animals and more than 1 million birds die each year as a result of plastic pollution.
- Even when they photo-degrade in landfill, the plastic from single-use bags never goes away
Reusable shopping bags from Ecoist are a stylish way to reduce the dangers of plastic bags. Available in 5 fashionable patterns, each set of 5 bags holds the equivalent of 10 supermarket grocery bags. Make the switch today!
November 26th, 2010
Fun Gifts for Her: Black Friday Deals
What are you doing here? Head over to Ecoist.com to save BIG!
Take 15% Off everything (including already reduced sale prices).
Use promo code Black15
Now is your chance to save big on recyled fashion, green gifts, eco friendly bags and more!
Seriously, why are you still reading? Happy Shopping!
November 25th, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Ecoist. Hope your ready for some awesome deals tommorow |
November 24th, 2010
Green Design: Brands We Love – Green Gifts from GeboMana
They say it’s better to give than receive. What of you could receive and give at the same time? T-shirts from GeboMana do just that. Each unique T-shirt is made from organic cotton and features hand painted designs created by fashion designers/artists from around the world. Limited-edition, each shirt is hand numbered; once they sell out they are gone forever. More than a one-of-a-kind fashion statement, every T-shirt from GeboMana gives the gift of education to a child. With every purchase GeboMana is able to send an underprivileged child to school for 2 months.
At Ecoist, we know the importance of providing unique gifts that do more. GeboMana wants every recipient of a GeboMana T-shirt to do more. Purchase a GeboMana tee for someone important in your life and a child is sent to school for 2 months, the recipient then purchases another shirt as a gift, that same child has four months of schooling paid for. Keep the chain of giving going and through a simple t-shirt a child has received an education than can change their life.
World poverty won’t end because of a t-shirt, but a t-shirt can change a child’s life forever.
To learn more or to give the gift of GeboMana visit their website.
November 23rd, 2010
Behind the Scenes: Give More than a Great Gift this Holiday Season
It almost seems like before the Halloween candy is finished the holiday shopping season is upon us. Black Friday is just around the corner, its time to start thinking about gifts. Gift giving can cause anxiety in the most seasoned shopper. At Ecoist, we want to make holiday shopping that much easier with a well curated selection of green gifts and fun gifts for her. Stay turned in the coming weeks; we will offer gift guides to help you pick gifts for even the choosiest of friends and family. We haven’t forgotten about the boys, we will be featuring gifts from eco-friendly brands we love that are perfect for the man (or men) in your life.
November 16th, 2010
Ecoist Spotlight: Win a Eco-fashion Makeover from Ecoist
At Ecoist we are all about living an eco-minded lifestyle. Now we want to help you live a greener life. On December 15, we will giveaway an eco fashion makeover with a total value of $1,500. On top of wining amazing eco friendly bags from Ecoist, the prize package includes gifts from some of the hottest green fashion and beauty brands.
Here is a sneak peak at some of the fantastic green loot:
- We’re big fans of United by Blue (check out our previous post here). For every item sold UBB cleans 1 pound of trash from the coastlines or oceans. Enter for the chance to win a super soft organic cotton t-shirt and charm bracelet made from recycled metals.
- LUSH is an Ecoist favorite because they make incredibly effective products by hand with natural ingredients. The winner will receive over 20 legendary products from lush in some spectacularly sparkly gift wrap.
How do you enter to win this lifestyle overhaul? It’s easy. All you have to do is click here. Stay tuned for more details about the amazing brands participating in our $1,500 Eco-fashion Makeover.
November 12th, 2010
Eco Chic: A Runny nose and a fever is never in fashion.
November means fantastic things: holiday parties, extra time with friends and family, pumpkin flavored everything. Along with the good comes the misery of cold and flu season. Commercial disinfectants work, but they also contain harmful chemicals. The good news is you can make cheaper, safer natural disinfectants from things you probably already have around the house.
Distilled White Vinegar – On top of being inexpensive, white vinegar is very effective at killing germs, mold and other illness causing baddies. Simply fill a clean spray bottle with the undiluted vinegar. If you are afraid that your house will smell a little too natural; add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil (orange is always nice).
Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) – Another low-cost germ fighter, undiluted hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect any hard surface. Studies show you can boost the effectiveness of both white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide by using them one after another. Please be sure to store each separately; it doesn’t matter which order they are applied.
Tea Tree Oil – A natural anti-bacterial, tea tree oil can be found at most health food stores. Add 20-30 drops to water for a cleaner that will keep you healthy and leave behind a pleasant smell. Tea tree oil is particularly good at killing mold and mildew.
Cold and flu season doesn’t have to equal a house full of toxic chemicals. In just a couple of minutes, you can have a natural, germ fighting arsenal at your fingertips.
October 29th, 2010
Halloween Treats
Over the past 3 weeks we’ve asked our Facebook fans to post pictures of their favorite Halloween costumes for a chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree on Ecoist.com. So in honor of All Hallows Eve here are some of our favorite scary (and no-so-scary) costumes. The bottom line; Ecoists are a creative bunch.
Happy Halloween everyone! Be sure to take advantage of our 15% off coupon (use the code PUMPKIN). Hurry, the coupon ends when dawn breaks on All Saints Day (that’s November 1st).
October 25th, 2010
Eco-Fashion Tips: Green Your Inside for a Greener Outside
Yesterday marked the beginning of World Go Vegan Week. The international event, happening for the fifth time, aims to “promote a vegan diet as a compassionate, sustainable and healthy way of eating and living.” We agree. Did you know that all Ecoist products are vegan? Well they are. Check out Ecoist’s collections of vegan handbags.
Even if you’re not a full-time vegan, try going vegan for this week. You can join a growing roster of celebrities that are embracing the vegan lifestyle including former President Clinton, Glee’s Lea Michele and Emily Deschanel. Plus, a vegan lifestyle greatly reduces your carbon footprint.
As part of World Go Vegan Week, Mercy for Animals teamed up with restaurants across America to offer special vegan menus. Unfortunately, Miami is not on the list (maybe next year) but restaurants in Chicago, New York City, Dallas and Columbus, Ohio will all be participating. If your city is not on the list don’t fret there are still plenty of ways for you to get involved. Research a local vegan eatery, host a vegan pot luck or put together a vegan bake sale (because pie brings people together).
If you are vegan, share some of your favorite local restaurants or recipes. If you decide to try veganism for the first time let us know how your week is going.