Archive for June, 2008
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
We’ve got a few men’s Green Label t-shirts in stock for your watching or wearing pleasure.
Green Label makes its sustainable threads using 100% organic cotton and low-impact dyes in a sweatshop-free environment in the U.S.
For instance, farmers have only been using pesticides and insecticides since World War II–before that, what we now call organic farming was just called, well, farming.
25% of the world’s use of insecticides is in agriculture; nine of the most common chemicals used are highly toxic and likely carcinogenic. That’s a problem beyond soil, air, and water and one that humans are dealing with as even though we may not eat cotton, the chemicals sprayed on the crop can drift away to other fields affecting both farmworkers and produce-eaters. On top of that, pesticide-laden cottonseed oil is used in many a packaged food.
So, by only buying organic cotton and supporting companies like Green Label, you can support healthy crops, soil, air, water, and, most importantly, people.
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
If you’re planning on traveling this summer but want to limit your footprint as you journey, this is the workshop for you.
World traveler and sustainable guru, Deborah, will share how to travel in a way that stays mindful of the planet while still exploring and enjoying what it has to offer.
Tips for the Eco-Traveler
Wednesday, June 11th
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
@ All Shades of Green
Donations only!
Please call the store at (323) 665 -7454 for more information or to reserve your space.
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Peace Coffee= a company practicing peace, 100% fair trade, and planet-friendly principles.
This coffee brand goes beyond providing a good cup of brew to supporting coffee-growing coops all over the world, guaranteeing that growers receive a fair, living wage for their work. It also has a “green” office with its twelve employees in Minneapolis, and
delivers by bike all around town to save fuels and make a statement.
You can ride your bike over to All Shades to grab some organic Peace Coffee (11.99)–we’ve got an organic Sumatran Italian that delivers a syrupy, berry-infused cup and a Yeti Cold Press Blend for iced or cool coffee drinks this summer. Could be just the thing for a dad who doesn’t need anything but a good, honest cup of joe.
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Our Resource Revival bicycle chain frames are 20% off for Father’s Day.
Made of, you guessed it, discarded bike chains, they’re a closed-loop use of resources along with being industrial, unique ways to display a beloved photo on a desk or wall.
Resource Revival has been cleaning up discarded bike parts and making them into useful stuff and creative gifts for well over a decade–it feels good to support creative, eco-conscious minds at work.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008
This fancy-named cycling bag fits the bill for both our themes this month: DADS and TRAVEL.
It’s a genius bike bag that hooks onto a rear rack via sturdy hooks. So, it’s great to put stuff in while you’re riding. Even better, it detaches easily and has a strap should you need to bring it into a store with you for safekeeping or no-waste shopping.
It’s 1,005 cubic inches, so it’s large enough to fit the equivalent of at least one fully-loaded paper grocery bag.
And finally, it’s made of mostly hemp, that plant that has a short growing period (100-120 days), making it highly sustainable. It’s also long-lasting, durable, and biodegradable while being super convenient for real world cyclists.
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If you’re planning on traveling this summer but want to limit your footprint as you journey, this is the workshop for you.
Peace Coffee= a company practicing peace, 100% fair trade, and planet-friendly principles.
