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Eco-Friendly Jewlery: DIY Spoon Rings

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Spoon rings are special because they provide an opportunity to make something beautiful out of something we no longer use.

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Posted in DIY, eco-friendly, handmade, jewelry making, jewelry making tools, jewelry tips, silver, spoon rings

How to Sustainably Source Flowers for Your Wedding

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Increasingly, brides are choosing to plan

green weddings, i.e. weddings that aim to consciously use sustainable resources (like evites or invites made with recycled paper and soy ink vs. traditional paper invites). Although green weddings take a little extra thought and effort,

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Best Tips for Sustainable Shopping

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

As greater awareness surrounds greener living, it becomes easier for the average consumer to participate in the movement and make small—but important—changes in the way she shops.

Below are a few widely applicable tips to help guide your eco-focused shopping.

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Posted in earth-conscious, eco-friendly, green living, healthy, organic, shopping tips, sustainability

What Is a Lab-Grown Diamond?

Posted on October 07, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

In searching for an eco-friendly engagement ring, you may have come across something called a “lab grown,” “synthetic,” or “man-made” diamond. While the concept of a man-made diamond may seem peculiar, lab-grown diamonds are virtually indistinguishable from natural diamonds. Unlike diamond imitations (like cubic zirconia or mossanite), lab-grown diamonds share the same optical, physical, and thermal properties as natural diamonds. The only difference is that instead of being mined, they were grown in a lab.

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Eco Blogs We Love

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

We've handpicked some of the most inspiring, informative, and aesthetically pleasing eco-friendly blogs. While each has it's own distinct style, there's a common thread among them all: There are simply too many neat ways to be eco-friendly not to adopt and embrace the sustainability movement. Now, please indulge in some guilt-free blog hopping!

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How is Gold Recycled?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

In an effort to minimize the environmental impact of our jewelry, Barbara Michelle Jacobs uses only recycled gold, palladium, silver, and platinum. Recycling precious metal is a win-win. For one, it side steps the ecological risk involved in mining new metal—and two, recycled (and refined) metal is as good as new.