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Consumers are being aware of organic, natural products in the food industry. The environmental movement of choosing organic, natural products continues its rise in the fashion industry also.  Here are the five essential must-haves for the eco-friendly, fashion conscious consumers in spring.

Natural Fabric clothes:  Stock up your wardrobe with cruelty free clothes. Buying clothes named under the Fair Trade Act is sustainable and you can be sure that it was produced under safe working conditions.  Advantage of sustainable fabric is that they are low in cost and have higher durability, since they do not go through the processes like scouring, dyeing or whitening. Choose sustainable fibers li

A good household branding strategy puts your brand in view in many ways. One of the best ways is to provide useful items that will be carried to public places and used in a visible way. This in itself makes promotional tote bags an excellent choice. With today's emphasis on green products and reusability, these bags are even better for branding than they used to be. A customer who carries one is no longer seen simply as a person who picked up a product giveaway. Carrying these reusable bags makes a person seem hip and environmentally conscious. This will create even more good feelings for your brand.

One of the reasons that personalized tote bags have become seen as a good thing to use, rather than as just a convenience, is because of the shocking facts about the disposable plastic alternatives. For example:

• Americans use, a

Spring Cleaning Bash

 Spring is the perfect time to organize and de-clutter your house. You may have been prone to clutter in winter, but spring is the time to alter your old habits and start a new one.   Here are some ecofriendly tips of how to make your house squeaky clean and clutter free.

1.      Let go of plastic bags: Make your home plastic free. Carry a reusable ecofriendly bag.  This can include jute bags or cotton totes for shopping. “Bring your own bag” should be the norm to reduce plastic waste. Use natural recyclable non-woven grocery totes at your every visit to the grocery store.

2.      Say No to paper towels: Gather some old cotton clothes or shabby towels and cut them to small reusab

Climate change and energy and water shortages have been in the news recently, and you may be wondering what you can do to be an eco friendly member of society. These small steps are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle, and they can help the environment.

1. Use reusable grocery bags when you go to the supermarket so that fewer disposable plastic bags end up in landfills or the ocean.
2. Set your thermostat to be a degree cooler in the winter and a degree warmer in the summer. You probably will not notice the difference, but your bill may be lower
3. Buy locally whenever possible to reduce the environmental cost of transporting produce on trucks that pollute the air. Take jute ba

Make Memories! When you celebrate the birthdays of family members, friends, coworkers and neighbors, give personalized and adorable gifts. Recipients will appreciate the special effort you took, and it will be a constant reminder of what a special person you are in their lives.

1. Photo Frames

Most people display photos around their homes or offices. Frames that feature the recipient's name, date or favorite hobby look cute on display and can show off a fun family photo or beautiful landscape.

2. Wine Glasses

For the wine enthusiasts on your gift list, personalized glasses are a must. Etch the recipients' names or fancy monograms on the glasses. To accompany these gifts, insert favorite white, red or blush varieties into 

St. John's Well Child and Family Center's Annual Movable Feast is an event that promotes the importance of access to healthy food for residents living in South Los Angeles. The goal of the event is to nurture a healthier environment for the community. CarryGreen being a long-time advocate of a greener and healthier environment is very excited to be a sponsor of this event and be a part of its success.

Please visit our page http://movablefeast.wellchild.org/carry-green.html and support our cause.

Assorted Jute Wine Bags.

Buying what we can from neighborhood farmer's markets is an important part of a green lifestyle. Supporting local growers reduces the amount of energy used to transport, store and display food and other goods. But the way we transport our locally grown goodies can make a difference too. Plastic and one-use bags are a waste of natural resources. If you’re not carrying reusable bags to the market you’re missing out on a simple way to make a big environmental impact.

Burlap tote bags and jute bags are attractive and durable, but efficiency isn’t even the best reason to use them. Here are a few disturbing statistics about the environmental impact of one-use and plastic bags:

• According to Conserving Now, almost 90 percent of the debris in the wor

As the cool northern breeze blow you away, now is the time for some Wine from the vine.  Yes, technically have some wine from the vine and “Rise and Shine”. I am really fascinated by the CarryGreen’s single bottle wine bag which was given as a gift from a friend. This bag is a perfect gift for a wine lover like me. Made with organic jute, this bag is durable enough to hold any precious wine. Extremely affordable, this bag can be a perfect gift when you are on a budget in this tough economy. It is ecofriendly and 100% recyclable.

CarryGreen has pledged an oath for a greener and better environment and introduces the two bottle wine carry bag for the festive season. Made with organic jute, their two Bottle Jute Burlap wine bag with plastic window and bamboo cane handles is durable, Eco-friendly, sustainable and reusable.  This bag accommodates two bottles and has a compartment separator inside to protect the bottles. The unique opening and design will hold the bottle steady during travel, and looks great while doing it!