What Makes Soy Candles Better?

Why go with soy than the traditional paraffin wax? For starters, take a look at the black smoke coming from a candle's flame, or the build up on a glass votive. Paraffin wax emits toxins that can be as toxic as outdoor pollution and second-hand smoke! Ugh! In fact, according to the Health House Project in conjunction with the American Lung Association, candles ranked among the most unrecognized causes of indoor air pollution.

Now there’s a healthier way of enjoying the ambience and aroma from candles. M. Carlesimo candles, based in Los Angeles, offers hand-poured candles that combine 100% all natural soy wax with yummy fragrances, like “Milk & Honey,” “White Sangria” and “Heaven.”

M. Carlesimo candles also use 100% organic cotton wicks that are both lead and zinc free. The package features frosted white recycled glass and a box that includes recycled paper and soy-based ink, all, made in the USA.

So, all you have to do is just light them up, sit back and relax without the worry! More info at www.mcarlesimo.com.

Re-Usable Produce Bags are Here!

Looking for a reusable bag for all those fruits & veggies from the local farmers market? ChicoBag, a company known for its reusable bags manufactured from recycled water bottles, is introducing the Produce Stand Collection, a new line of reusable bags made to hold fruits, vegetables, grains and bulk foods. This first-of-its-kind reusable produce bag set is manufactured with hemp and recycled content and is designed to prolong the life of fruits and vegetables.

The new Produce Stand Collection from ChicoBag includes three reusable bags designed to optimize freshness. The Hemp-Cotton blend bag keeps leafy greens, grains and green beans fresh. The Mesh rePETe works well with apples, oranges and potatoes and the rePETe keeps squash, broccoli and carrots looking their best.

All of the bags stuff down into a small apple pouch so they can be easily tossed into a purse or glove box or clipped onto anything.

Check them out at: www.chicobag.com

Welcome, Farmer Jane!

Move over Farmer John.. here comes Farmer Jane!

Farmer Jane, a new book by Temra Costa, profiles 30 women thriving in the sustainable food industry, describing their agriculture and business models and illustrating the amazing changes they are making in how we connect with food.

This book celebrates all women, from the first lady, to mother's making meals, who vote for sustainability every time they shop, eat, farm, and advocate change.

It may even inspire you to do the same! Check out all the details at www.farmerjane.org.

A "B & B" That Means Bus and Breakfast!

For those of you who love to travel by bus, how about actually staying in one overnight?

Well, travelers to Israel may now stay in one of the most distinctive and "green-friendly" guestrooms in the world, the individually crafted "zimmerbus." Unbelievable but true, they're constructed from retired buses!

Zimmerbusses are located in the little village of Ezuz, situated on a hilltop, overlooking the beautiful open desert spaces of the Negev. Zimmerbusses are covered with adobe and feature palm-leaf roofing, providing environmentally-friendly housing accommodations to tourists in Israel. Inside, they're completely refurbished and look as cozy as any B & B.

So what are you waiting for? All aboard that magic bus!
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