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MomFinds Guide to Recycled Finds


Go Green with Recycled Goods on Earth Day

 

 

Go Green with Recycled Goods on Earth Day

 

Ladies,

We know that natural and organic are the way to go. But on Earth Day, go the extra step and seek out products that are eco-friendly and use recycled materials and packaging. From stylish diaper bags made from plastic water bottles, to adorable kids' shoes with recycled rubber tire soles and gorgeous glasses made from old wine bottles, you'll be surprised to see how easy it is to be more green. Read on to find some of our favorite eco-friendly, recycled finds.

Enjoy,

MomFinds


.: Recycled Fashion and
Accessories for Earth Mamas
Fleurville Re-Run Messenger Bag
Fleurville Re-Run Messenger Bag

 

Editor's Pick: Fleurville Re-Run Messenger Bag ($75):

The Fleurville Re-Run Messenger Bag shows you can be style savvy and eco-friendly at the same time. It's made out of recycled plastic bottle fabric, so each bag keeps ten plastic water bottles out of landfills. How cool is that? The bags are also spacious and lightweight and include a changing pad, lots of pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap.

More Must Haves:

Orchid Blossom Kona Necklace

Orchid Blossom Kona Necklace ($122):

You can't get greener than wearing a piece of gorgeous greenery. This handmade necklace is actually a real orchid blossom, coated in resin and strung with turquoise beads. It uses fair trade metals and renewable, recycled materials, and you don't need a "green" thumb to keep it beautiful.

Smashbox Green Room Bronzer

Smashbox Green Room Bronzer ($28):

You'll look healthy and tan but you'll feel green when you brush on this Smashbox Green Room Bronzer. All Green Room packaging is recyclable or biodegradable and the products are made with environmentally-friendly ingredients. Best of all, with every purchase, Smashbox will plant a Moringa tree in a developing company.

Patagonia Vitaliti Dress

Patagonia Vitaliti Strappy Dress ($60):

They say "Green is the New Black." With this Patagonia dress, "Black is the New Green." It's a smart summer dress, falling just below the knee, with a built-in bra and a touch of Spandex for stretch. But the soft jersey material is a blend of organic cotton and polyester made from recycled soda bottles.


.: Eco-Friendly Toys, Clothes
and Shoes for Kids
Simple Shoes GT Janie
Simple Shoes GT Janie
 

 

Editor's Pick: Simple Shoes GT Janie ($45):

We love everything about the Kid's Simple Shoes GT Janie. First, they're cute as can be and perfect for spring. But check this out, the uppers are hemp lined in bamboo, the sole is made from natural crepe rubber and recycled car tires and the buttons are made from coconut! Even the shoebox is made from recycled materials.

More Must Haves:

Under the Nile Organic Baby Gift Basket

Under the Nile Organic Baby Gift Basket ($46):

Get your favorite mom-to-be this Organic Baby Clothing Basket by Under the Nile Organics. Not only are the clothes, blanket, cap and bib all soft organic cotton, but the hand-made basket is made from organic palm tree leaves. The set is available in pink or blue, and either way, it's green.

ImagiPLAY A Day on the Farm Play Set

A Day on the Farm Play Set ($25):

ImagiPLAY is all about creative and environmentally-conscious toys like this Day on the Farm Play Set. All the animals, people and buildings are handmade from sustainable hardwoods and the set is certified Fair Trade and certified fun.

Recycled Plastic Radio Flyer Wagon

Recycled Plastic Radio Flyer Wagon ($150):

Meet the Earth Wagon, the eco-friendly version of the Radio Flyer Wagon. It has the same dimensions and style as the classic RF, but each is made from more than 200 plastic milk jugs that would have instead gone into landfills. What better way to get your child started on the road to green living?


.: Earth-Friendly Finds for the Home
OXO Candela Nightlights
OXO Candela Nightlights

 

Editor's Pick: OXO Candela Nightlight ($39.99):

Parents know you can never have too many nightlights, but who wants to use all that electricity? Enter these fun OXO Candela Nightlight. There are two brightly-colored lights in each set. A charge lasts eight hours so you can use it as a light or take it off the base for walks to the bathroom or those late night visits to mom and dad.

More Must Haves:

Protect Our Earth Glasses

Protect Our Earth Glassesicon ($45):

In a former life these gorgeous green glasses were Bordeaux bottles. Give them a new home and you'll be reminded that Earth Day is every day by the delicate green leaves and the phrase 'Protect Our Earth' in English, Spanish, Afrikaans and French. They're made in the USA and dishwasher safe.

Gaiam Organic Cotton Solid Jersey Knit Sheets

Gaiam Organic Cotton Solid Jersey Knit Sheetsicon
($69 and up):

Celebrate spring and say goodbye to winter and flannel by giving everyone in the family a set of these jersey knit sheets. They feel like a T-shirt and are made with organic cotton, low eco-impact dyes and no chemical bleach.

SmartWood Linear Side Table

SmartWood Linear Side Table ($140):

Let's count the ways this great-looking side table is good for the environment. It's made with formaldehyde-free Rainforest Alliance Certified SmartWood and nontoxic water-based stains, is shipped flat to reduce packaging and requires no hardware. It doesn't have any sharp edges, so it's kid-friendly, too.



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