Jute

Having a successful vacation involves a lot of planning and organizing which needs to be done ahead of time. A vacation can be very relaxing and fulfilling if you plan your schedule accordingly. But it could be disastrous and hectic if you do not have the proper travelling gears to fulfill your need. The following are a few tips of a light packing for summer.

1. A suitcase: Use a cotton fabric suitcase for your vacation. Cotton suitcases are light to carry, sturdy and easy to use. Pack your clothes, pair of shoes in the cotton suitcase with little or no effort.
3. A carry on hand luggage bag: Use a carry on hand luggage bags to pack toiletries and entertainments. Use a large ecofriendly jute tote bag with wallet to serve your purpose. This new spacious jute bag from CarryGreen has a high

Jute Hessian or burlap is one of the cheapest, affordable and the toughest of all natural fibers and considered as the fiber of the next generation. It is one of the most versatile, durable natural fibers that are extremely sturdy, strong and has the life expectancy of over a thousand plastic carrier bags.

Jute bags and cotton totes have numerous uses. Jute and cotton bags can be used as a primary bag, carrying textbooks, folders, lunch, and mails.  It can also be used as a shopping bag primarily because it can be served as a substitute for disposable plastic shopping bags. Both jute and cotton bags can also be used as a Beach bag for all those beach buddies. It is also being widely used as an office bags in developing countries.

If your jute and cotton totes look old and rusty, in

Summer is knocking at the door and that means sand, surf, sun and a pile of books with which to relax. It’s time to bask in the beach with some of the most essential beach accessories that you would need at your every yearly trip to the beach.

Wide Sun hats: This fashionable and functional accessory is a wonderful way to protect your face from the rays of the sun on the beach. Wide brim hats will shade you from the sun and is perfect for lounging by the pool. Natural and ecofriendly, these hats are made with 100% recycled paper, sustainable fibers like jute and cotton. They are 100% UV resistant too. Use hats made with natural straw and hemp fabric to accentuate your green fashion statement in summer.

Beach Bags made with jute or cotton: CarryGreen bags to

Jute: A sustainable plant for Health and nutrition

Jute Hessian or burlap is one of the cheapest, affordable and the toughest of all natural fibers and considered as the fiber of the next generation. One hectare of Jute plants consumes over 15 tons of CO2, several times higher than trees. Popularly known as golden fiber, Jute is second only to cotton in world's production of textile fibers. India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand are the leading producers and manufacturers of Jute in the world.  It is one of the most versatile, durable natural fibers that are extremely sturdy, strong and has the life expectancy of over a thousand plastic carrier bags. When discarded, jute totally decomposes giving back all its valuable nutrients into the soil.

Such a versatile plant has also tremendous health be

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.