"The first rule of ecology is that everything is connected to every thing else. One simple action affects countless others throughout the environment." - Joan Ward-Harris, Ecological Author and ArtistMy Douala, Grace, came by today for her last post-natal visit. She is every part of her name. She acts and speaks with the sweetest voice, so full of grace. She brought Baby Jett some really cute gifts and gave us a treasured card (which I didn't see until well after she left since we let our three year old, Jack, open the gift). The card was incredibly sweet and to my surprise, when I turned the card over I found that it was made by a company called "Positively Green."
The back of Grace's card was almost as inspiring as her handwritten words on the inside:
Do Something Positive: Your purchase helps to ensure a livable, healthy planet. We donate 10% of the profits from these cards to organizations that work to protect our environment.
It even has a Green Tip!
Do Something Green (Tip #149): Instead of buying detergents or cleaners in big disposable boxes or plastic tubs, buy smaller amounts of concentrated cleaners and mix them up to full strength at home in reusable containers.
I touched on this in my last post, but the Tip above is an alternative (baby step) way to reduce your waste.
And, the cards are printed on FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer recycled fiber at an EnviroStar printer utilizing green power. The paper is certified by Green Seal, and by the Rainforest Alliance SmartWood Program...which promotes environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests. Additionally it is printed with soy ink...and guess what else? It's printed in the good ole' US of A!
So the next time you send a card for a birthday, anniversary or holiday - use it as an opportunity to Live Organically.
You can learn more about these cards at: www.live-inspired.com
Eat.Live.Breath.Organic
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