Wednesday Wag Out!

Acai Wrap Bracelet

You guys know how much Mom loves anything recycled or upcycled because she doesn't like to see anything go to waste. She also loves unique jewelry and she's really hard to shop for. When I found this bracelet last week I thought about getting it for her for Halloween.

This handmade bracelet is made from acai seeds that are sustainably harvested from the rainforests and lowlands of South America. By using natural elements, artisans handcraft and sell beautiful jewelry to provide for their families. Commercializing the seeds helps to ensure the survival of the rainforests since the artisans need the seeds that grow in the rainforest. Instead of selling precious land to logging companies or other non-sustainable businesses, the artisans promote their local heritage and save their local communities one seed at a time.

The Andean Collection was started by Amanda Judge in the fall of 2008. She was in Ecuador doing research for her master thesis when she decided to do something about the situation she was writing about. By helping local people improve their lives through employment, Amanda is making a huge difference in the communities. Being paid fair wages is just one of the benefits the artisans receive because they also share in the profits of the company as partial owners.

This bracelet comes in other colors so maybe Mom will get one for Christmas too. They also have lots of other types of jewelry so go check them at http://www.theandeancollection.com/

Recycled Bag

Mom doesn't think she has a lot of bags but Dad would tell you she does. She changes bags all the time and tells me that she likes to switch things up. This is a bag she will definitely want since it is a zero waste creation.

Made from reclaimed yoga mat scrap, this bag features a reclaimed Chaco sandal strap webbing handle. The manufacture, OLovesM, is of course located in Colorado. There are so many eco-friendly companies in Colorado that I'm feeling a road trip out there really soon. Hey Emmitt - can I stay at your place?

Even if you don't practice yoga this bag is great for every day use. Mom is ordering hers today - shh, don't tell Dad - at http://www.bayinghound.com/.

Recycled Toothbrush

For those of you trying to cut down on the plastic in your life, this toothbrush is right up your alley. Lucky for me that I don't brush my teeth or else I would be ordering one of these cool toothbrushes.

Made from recycled materials, the handles of these toothbrushes are made from dollar bills, flax, and/or wood. Who knew they even made these things?

Blended with recycled polypropylene, the toothbrushes are a bio-plastic that is 100% renewable or recycled. The best part about them? The handle lasts forever because you replace the head as needed. No more disposable toothbrushes for you. How cool is that?

This eco-friendly product is sure to find its way into your home instead. Keep plastic out of landfills is one of the best things you can do today, so gets yourself a dollar bill toothbrush at http://www.radiustoothbrush.com/.