VERIS CANDLES - $$

When I was up traveling through Paso Robles in CA, I came across this amazing company who makes candles that are safe, pure and wonderful. Remember, burning conventional candles can be extremely toxic to your home environment, so the ideal choice is a candle made of 100% beeswax and that’s what Veris candles are made of. They also donate a percentage of their profits to a badlyneeded research project for the honeybee – an essential insect for a healthy ecology.

Many of the Veris candles are scented with real vanilla (not that yucky synthetic fragrance), so you’ll smell a hint of warm honey along with your essential oil of choice. I can’t think of anything better to cheer up a grey and wintry day. - www.veriscandles.com

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DADDY VAN'S WOOD POLISH - $

Not only is this product safe for the family, but it also outperforms other traditional polishes. Daddy Van’s Wood Polish comes in three varieties: Unscented, Lavender, and a mixture of Lavender and Sweet Orange oil. When something works this well and is made up wholly of renewable and earth-friendly ingredients, you can’t go wrong. Check out their site for a store locator near you.

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ECOVER STAIN REMOVER - $

Perfect for all grease and protein stains, this nontoxic stain remover is great for white and colorfast laundry. Bleach is a major no-no when it comes to the healthy living life-style. Get down and dirty when it comes to the environment without looking down and dirty yourself! CLICK HERE

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ECO TOWL - $

I know the idea of getting rid of paper towels is a scary one. Believe me. I went through the pangs of fear myself. However, inventive products like EcoTowl make paper-towels and my hesitation a thing of the past. This small wonder absorbs more than 10 times its weight in liquid. And the material is both durable and natural. Try it. I dare you. - www.ecowise.com

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BEGLEY'S BEST HOUSEHOULD CLEANER AND CARPET STAIN REMOVER - $

This product is 100% Plant-Based. The ingredients sound like something you might find in a salad dressing and yet it works as well as any other household cleaner. And you can use this gem on any surface that is compatible with water (including colorfast fabrics). Eliminate the need for 9 bottles with this super special 1. - www.BegleysBest.com

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SYLVANIA 13-WATT COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS - $

I know, I know, “You’ve heard it all before.” But hear me out. By using compact fluorescent bulbs, you can SAVE $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime. These bulbs also produce less heat which makes them safer than regular bulbs in addition to cutting home cooling costs. Fluorescent forever has a pretty nice ring to it, doesn’t it? - www.Lowes.com

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BIO SHIELD PAINT - $$

All paints—even the ones labeled Zero VOC—can have a small amount of toxins in them. The only ones free of these toxins are Natural Paints. Look no further than Bioshield Paints. There are over 50 paints and finishes to choose from. - www.BioShieldPaint.com

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WHIRLPOOL SUPER CAPCITY WASHER - $

Appliances with the Energy Star approval are the most efficient in terms of energy use. This monster of a machine has said approval and is approximately half the price of other washers its size. A device known as the Surgilator agitator delivers thoroughly clean results load after load. Save money and save the environment. That’s my kind of washer. - www.BestBuy.com

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DOGGY DOO DOO BAGS - $

They’re not good enough to use at the grocery store. And they’re also not good enough to pick up poop with. Plastic bags are really on their way out. Made out of corn starch, these dog waste bags biodegrade in 40 days and leave no harmful residoo. Sorry, I mean residue.
www.GreenFeet.com

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ECO GLUE - $

Equal to the power of Super Glue, but eco-friendly! My prayers have been answered. This dynamite little product is non-toxic and bonds with wood, stone, metal, ceramic, glass, cloth and more. Wonderful things do come in small packages. - www.EcoGlue.com

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SUNBEAM CANDLES - $

BBQs are on the rise in the summer months. And unfortunately so are the little critters that accompany them. Don’t worry. Sunbeam Candles will provide you with the bug relief you so deserve without the fret that other anti-critter solutions carry with them. Comes in Citronella-Cedarwood and Eucalyptus-Lemongrass-Cedarwood. - www.SunbeamCandles.com

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BIODEGRADABLE PLATES, CUPS & UTENSILS - $

Not only are these made from renewable sources (as in potato starch), but they are also microwaveable, freezer safe, oil resistant and capable of handling hot and cold foods way better than the average paper plate. Not to mention that they are SO much more pleasing to the eye and mind than the plastic option. I think I’m in love. - Click Here

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SODA CLUB - $

I love sparkling water. I used to buy cases of it every month and felt horrible about the glass and cardboard that I had to recycle – it was expensive and lugging those huge boxes home was never an activity I loved!
Now I have found the solution: The Soda Club. It will cost you less than a pair of jeans and will provide you with daily sparkling water for a fraction of the cost.
This is a green solution that truly saves your money, your energy, your conscience and your environment. Total win/win! - www.SodaClub.com

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NATUREMILL COMPOSTER - $$

This is THE most amazing indoor composter ever. I have been using mine for a while and literally all of my food waste disappears into it, only to be seen again as rich, dark compost. Compost without getting dirty – this little machine takes the dirt, smell and work out of composting and you can even put in meat and fish! It’s faster than a regular outdoor composting process a it heats the compost to the correct temperature and automatically turns and churns it every few hours. It does use a small amount energy as you have to plug it in, but it’s negligible. - www.NatureMill.com

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NEWSPAPER VASE - $$

Turning you home into an earth-friendly palace doesn’t mean you have to succumb to dreary soy foam furniture and boxes of bicarbonate of soda. On the contrary! You can have it all and it doing it the eco-way will save your money, your health and the planet. Watch this space for all the latest home tips, trends and ideas in the Green Space.

Newspaper Vase – Check out this beautiful vase made from newspaper. It’s a perfect house-warming gift for the girl who has everything.