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A wedding gift can be sophisticated, whimsical, and traditional. A newly married couple can go berserk with their new wedding gifts.  It’s getting harder and harder to buy wedding gifts these days. A quick suggestion would be to choose gifts which are natural, easy to use and ecofriendly.  Here are some tips for eco -friendly wedding gift ideas. 

Customized pillow covers: Whimsical and sweet, CarryGreen’s burlap and cotton pillow covers can   be customized.  Choose from ecofriendly customized burlap pillow covers for the newlyweds. Imprint their names on the exterior. This way they would remember the gift giver well.

Eco-friendly travel bags: Choose hard jute burlap bags which are great for travelling long distances. They are hardy, reusable, ecofriendly and a great alternati

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like many people, finding the perfect gift for dad can be a real challenge. You might be stressed out to find a sustainable, ecofriendly gift that your dad would love to cherish for the rest of his life. Instead of falling back on the same old thing this year, maybe it is time to think about doing something different. Put a bit of an earth friendly approach into your choice of gift this year, and give dad something that’s practical and thoughtful. The followings are some ideas of Green Gifts filled with environment friendly options that will make dad smile and possibly even transform him to be more eco-conscious on Father’s day.

Bamboo Key board and mouse: This could be one

The approaching summer months mark the beginning of sowing seeds and planting herbs in the garden. A garden in a burlap sack is an interesting hobby that can be cultivated for city home dwellers with little or no outdoor space. This innovative concept of Burlap gardening has derived from Africa and gathering popularity for its low cost, sustainable nature. Burlap is the cheapest natural fiber available. If you live in an apartment or condo which is less spacious, burlap gardening is perfect for you. You can grow herbs, lettuce, and peppers tomatoes in a burlap sack.

Burlap or jute fabric is biodegradable recyclable and a sustainable resource. The fabric is very durable and has the life span of over thousand plastic bags.  Jute is known for its strength. It is a renewable and sustainable resource.  It is 100% biodegradable. W

Jute and burlap (which is often made from jute) are an earth-friendly alternative to both cotton and disposables. They are made from crops that need far less fertilizer or pesticide than cotton, and, unlike plastic, they are biodegradable. A few of our favorite, fashionable jute picks for summer:

1. Wine a bit. This two-bottle reusable wine tote is great for wrapping hostess gifts.
2. Day at the beach. You'll be the most fashionable lady out there with this eco-friendly jute tote bag with cane handles.
3. Shop smarter. These large shopping bags are the perfect size for veggies, bread, milk and other staples from the grocery store.
4. Comfort and style. This is what you get with the 

Mother’s day is a memorable day that you would love to cherish forever. It’s a great time to be with your family, and celebrate the joyous occasion together. But sometimes celebration can bring stress and tension which you surely want to avoid on this special day. Sometimes our hopes and expectations can truly be overwhelming which can spoil the buoyancy of this occasion.

To celebrate a meaningful mother's day without the stress involved, here are some ideas that will make the occasion more exciting and enjoyable. If you do not want to go for a wallet diet, try some basic things like papers, crayons, albums and other budget friendly items to make gift for your mom which will eventually make her very happy.

Collect some old family photos and create a collage with those. Frame the photo and present her as a gift. You would never forget her exciting smile when she receives the gift.

If you have some old records of you and your mom, compile them together and create a C

There are plenty of stores in the US who are giving away their own custom imprinted promotional items to their customers. Gifts are a way of expressing your gratitude to the customers. Consumers are aware of the environment and are ready to adapt to the policies implemented by ecofriendly companies. An ecofriendly tote bag is the best gift for a promotional giveaway. This really encourages the customers to buy more reusable, ecofriendly bags, thereby reducing the usage of plastic bags which are causing so much harm to the environment.  This functional and fashionable item can be given on many gift-giving occasions. Here are some ideas of using promotional gifts to popularize your company among larger target audience.

Eco-friendly Gifts for Mom

Mother is the symbol of life. She personifies the nature and has a life giving and a nurturing aspect which make the world a better place to live in. For Mother's Day this year, the perfect gift for her will be something ecofriendly and natural that she would adore. Here are some few tips for ecofriendly Mother's Day gifts that she would remember forever.

Buy her gifts she can reuse. Buy lightweight reusable organic jute bags and ecofriendly cotton bags on this special occasion. If your mom is interested in reducing waste, give her m

Organizing and decluttering your house teach you and your family to be disciplined.  You learn to be structured in the process and eventually you save time and money. Organization brings peace and serenity into your life. Here are some tips to declutter your house in an ecofriendly way.

Choose a particular corner to declutter: Chose a particular corner of the room to work with. Do not get distracted by the whole house. For example if you find a fork at one corner of a room, keep it aside for a while. Focus on your area of work and then return the kitchen item when you head towards the kitchen.

Do not get overwhelmed: Sometimes decluttering your house can be an overwhelming

Plastic bags have been introduced to the US super market in 1977. It has been estimated that Americans use and throw away about 100 billion plastic bags every year. Only 5% of disposable plastic bags end up being recycled. The oil used to make just 14 plastic bags could make enough fuel to drive a car for one mile. Plastic bags have disastrous effects on the environment as they result to global warming. The following methods need to be adopted to reduce plastic bag uses.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle:  Reduce using single use plastic bag at your every trip to the grocery store. Carry cotton bags and jute bags at office, shopping or parties. Use recyclable j

There’s a lot more to spring than just cleaning. Here’s a list of 10 ways to invest your time and feel great.

1. Beautify the Outdoors: Add a splash of color to the outdoor of the home by planting some spring flowers like tulips, purple crocus and pink geraniums. A little color goes a long way.
2. Tantalize the Taste Buds: Plant some new veggies, such as snow peas, herbs, spinach and green onions. Fresh veggies are the ideal way to ramp up meals with a culinary flair. It’s easy to whip some simple pasta dishes with these delightful veggies.
3. Get Healthy: Spring always arrives with a breath of fresh air. Get those leg muscles moving and heart pumping with plent