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Reclaimed Wood and Tin Frames for Wee Wallet Wednesday

1:27 am in Eco Friendly, Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

Handmade from reclaimed roofing tin and scrap plywood, these rustic frames are an awesome way to display photos, hold memos or notes. Margaret Taylor’s business of creating artful picture frames, mirrors, furniture, birdhouses, garden and wall art actually began as a hobby. Taylor gained experience and knowledge helping her father on house projects. She was inspired [...]

Oots Eco-Friendly Lunchbox for Wee Wallet Wednesday

12:43 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

Packing your lunch means not only saving money, but also saving the environment. Made from BPA-free and phthalate-free polypropylene and safety tested for lead, these Oots make great looking lunch boxes. The Lunch box comes in three different color combinations: Blue, Green and Orange. They are sold either without containers, or as a deluxe version, with [...]

Skateboard Wheel Earring for Wee Wallet Wednesday

2:19 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

I’m sure there’s tons of interesting ways one can recycle skateboards, but I’ve never seen them turned into eco hip, colorful jewelry before now. Jewelry designer Lindsay Jo Holmes recycles old, worn out skateboards into earrings (and bracelets) that retain the colors and designs of the boards. These earrings are made from slices of old skateboard [...]

Skateboard Wheel Earrings for Wee Wallet Wednesday

1:38 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

Lindsay Jo Holmes hand-makes these stylish earrings out of the remnants of used skateboards, collecting old and damaged boards from her local skate shop. Originally, each skateboard is made from seven layers of pressed maple wood. By shaping the maple into jewelry she can show off the amazing colors and designs of the original board. [...]

Bye Bye Standbye Energy Saving Devise for Wee Wallet Wednesday

2:50 am in Eco Products, Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

The Bye Bye Standby power saving device (cute name) was designed to help reduce carbon emissions simply by virtue of cutting power off appliances completely, even when in standby mode. It’s a brand new energy saving solution designed to reduce daily energy consumption of electrical devices. This unique device features Plug and Play capability, so there [...]

West Elm Organic Towel Sale for Wee Wallet Wednesday

4:06 am in Organic, Wee Wallet Wednesday, West Elm by Kristen Banker

Does it really make a difference if you buy organic towels? If you were aware of the chemicals used to make your current bath towels, would you change them?  Almost every towel we buy contains fibers that were grown in pesticides and other harsh materials exposing ourselves to toxins on a daily basis. The World [...]

Trek Light Gear Eco Tote for Wee Wallet Wednesday

3:34 am in Eco Tote, Reusable Bags, Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

We think it’s fitting that after such a great interview with Seth, we add one of his great eco totes to our blog today for Wee Wallet Wednesday! You still have time to order a bunch for the holidays and hand them out to friends and family.
Reusable bags made of cloth or canvas are great [...]

Trek Light Gear Eco Tote for Wee Wallet Wednesday

3:34 am in Eco Tote, Reusable Bags, Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

We think it’s fitting that after such a great interview with Seth, we add one of his great eco totes to our blog today for Wee Wallet Wednesday! You still have time to order a bunch for the holidays and hand them out to friends and family.
Reusable bags made of cloth or canvas are great [...]

SnackTAXI Sandwich Sack for Wee Wallet Wednesday

4:12 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

SnackTAXIs are a great alternative to plastic bags and wraps, the perfect addition to your no waste lunch. Made in the US (this mom-owned business is based in Massachusetts and relies on a core group of talented local seamstresses!) snackTAXIs are lined with coated nylon, and can be machine … washed and dried, or simply [...]

Way Basics Eco Storage for Wee Wallet Wednesday

12:40 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

So what’s the cube?  The cube is simply modular shelving and assorted furniture. It’s strong, sturdy, and comes in a variety of colors.  The “green” claim to fame here is that this super strong product is made of recycled paper. The paper is made into a corrugated particleboard and the end result is a VERY strong material [...]