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Becky Striepe
Earth Month Giveaway: Win an Energy Saving Kit
Win an “Energy Saving Basket” kit including energy-saving goodies like an LED lightbulb and a weather stripping kit!
A Greener Swimsuit: Ecobikinis by Meadow
Swimsuits from the big box store tend to be bad news from a social and environmental standpoint. You can’t really tell if they’re made in a sweatshop, and they tend to be made from petroleum products. Any time I want to skip the big box store, my first stop is Etsy, and my searching did not disappoint! I stumbled upon these super sweet swimsuits by Miami designer Meadow that are as sassy as they are eco-friendly!
Craft Recycled: Recycled Cardboard Art
When you buy something new, packaging is usually just part of the deal. Whether it’s a set of dishes or a piece of IKEA furniture, that cardboard becomes useless after you unpack the box right? No way!
Spotted: Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Planters
Whiskey barrels that have done their time in the distillery are great for planting all kinds of ornamental and food plants, and they’re low impact to boot!
Spotted: Vintage Suitcase Drawers
Need more hidden storage? Hit the thrift stores and track down mismatched vintage suitcases to transform a boring bookshelf into a conversation piece for any room.
