America Recycles Day Nov 15.....

Get on the band wagon and start thinking about a cleaner future on planet earth. www.americarecycleday.org

Here are some reasons you should recycle?

Do you know what to recycle ?

Lilly goes green

Lilly Pulitzer has some great ideas for recycling those old dresses you gals no longer use and a even better message about Recycling week here in the Americas. Check out all the info at www.lillypulitzer.com

AShirtBag Recycling program at Detroit Edison Academy

This video clip explains our recycling bin program at Edison Academy in the Detroit Public Schools. Visit www.ashirtbag.org for more info

Uniform Project

www.theuniformproject.com .........BRILLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSS

Elizabeth Hurley organic snacks

From actor to organic food provider? Guess so, girlfriend bought herself a farm and is now making some snacks only available at Harrods in London. I will review the product after I get a friend to send me some from overseas. www.elizabethhurleyfoods.com

SpitFireGirl Eco-friendly wood postcard

These Eco-postcards are the cutest thing on the planet. I picked some up at my local Urban Outfitters, check out the other styles on the site. www.spitfiregirl.com

Winnie Lui

These delicious lighting fixtures are made from discarded toys and found objects by Hong Kong designer Winnie Lui. I need a bigger dining room.......www.winnielui.com

Davis Stark @ West Elm

I have told you guys about David Stark before, He is the eco-event designer that has made some of the most magical environmentally friendly designed sets and party places. Well now he has a line of products at West Elm. check them out and the old post here for more info www.westelm.com

Buy AShirtBag's on ETSY

We finally have a stock pile of AShirtbag's and you can buy them on ETSY. Each bag is different and thats what we think is cool. www.ashirtbag.etsy.com

Organic chocolate with almonds

Halloweens gone now and while shooting through Walgreens I grabbed some of this organic chocolate with almonds and it was pretty good . Check it out at your local store or online at www.walgreens.com

Holiday cards

I like simple notes that say Happy Holidays ...No fuss No Muss and a elegant message that covers all the holidays. I located these recycled cards at the Museum of Modern art gift shop.www.momastore.com

Origins face lotion

My face has changed from a dewey summertime glow, to a dry cracked mess. While rolling through the mall I stopped by Orgins and picked up some 95% organic face lotion and pilled it on. Wow....I was surprised it calmed the dryness without being a greasy pit of my face. www.origins.com

Timerland Organic chinos

I just finished my holiday gift shopping, and picked up my dad these organic chinos from Timberland at Macys. At under $50 these pants were not cheap , but hey you only live on planet earth one time around. www.macys.com

I tunes

This is already something everyone is doing, but I still see people buy Cd's in plastic containers.. A LOT....Get your tunes from I-tunes and save all the plastic and paper crap from going into landfills. www.itunes.com

The Nines

The Nines is the finest Eco-hotel in Portland, and is one of five hotels worldwide to be LEED silver certified. I'm heading out west for the Holiday's, so Ill report back after my stay. www.thenines.com

Portico eco-friendly bath products

A friend from NYC sent over some of these sulfate and paraben free bath yummies for me this past week and Portico has delivered some warm earthy scents and softening products for body and soul. www.porticospa.com

Scout

Located in downtown Royal Oak at 508 South Washington is Detroit's newest hot spot for chic nibbles and fabu housewares. Pam and Keith have located the best of everything from Jonathan Adler ,Phaidon books and Two Companys recycled tire frames and boxes with tons of yummy vintage items thrown in for complete consumption. I fell in love with Amy Mastrangle's recycled belt bracelet's and the vintage soda pop tab purse and soda pop cuffs( pics above).You can also find pillows,trays, candles, glamour gear and more.Clear your credit cards because you'll wanna do all your gift shopping here from now on. Stop by any day of the week

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Eileen Fisher

I tend to think of Eileen Fisher as granny gear..... But after reading an interesting article about the company and its new focus on a younger customer, I checked out the goods and was surprised by the wonderful organic options they offer. This simple organic cotton tunic is quite simple and chic. Check them out at www.eileenfisher.com

Sage Creek Organics

Sage Creek makes some of the coolest kids clothing around, all out of organic cottons. This kimono set for toddlers is the bomb. www.sagecreekorganics.com

Pangea white sage handwash

Scrub those hands with this white sage organic hand scrub and fall in love. The weekend guests at my home made me run out and get them some before they left. its that yummy.www.pangeaorganics.com

Carmel Walsh shoes

Is it art? are they shoes? Who cares.... because they are amazing. Carmel Walsh has created sustainable footwear using vegetable tanned leather, walnut wood heels and organic cottons. Check ouy more info at www.carmelwalsh.com

Stewart + Brown Organic Pioneers

All kinds of beautiful and organic cashmere items for women are coming out of the studio from Stewart + Brown this fall. You cant go wrong with these sweaters from this organic pioneer. www.stewartbrown.com

Yummy Earth Organic gummy bears

I have found my sweet tooth treat for Halloween and the next 10 years. Yummy Earth makes a fantastic organic gummy bear that will knock your socks off in 3 fabu favors. They are fat,soy, GMO, nut, gluten and dairy free while being the perfect treat for your Halloween guests. You can find all the products they offer at your local Wholefoods or here on the website www.yummyearth.com and if you send me an Email @ jeff@ashirtbag.org with your full name and address Ill send the first person a package of treats courtesy of yummy earth. The sour apple tart gummy bears are my favorite.yummmmmssssssssss. UPDATE: we have a winner.......look for your package in the mail this week....

Seventh Generation baby wipes

These wipes can be used in so many ways. I use mine when I need a quick clean up after rolling through a dirty city or garden. They are chlorine free and smell good without harsh fragrance. www.seventhgeneration.com

Loden Dager

While in LA this year I stumbled upon this store called Confederacy and ran up my credit cards shopping for mens fashion gear. They just launched via the web with some earth friendly yummies and this little coat is on sale from Loden Dager. Recycled cotton clothing never looked this good till now. www.confederacy.com

ECOStiletto.com

WOW.......womens shoes that are actually good looking and easy on the earth.

check the site out www.ecostiletto.com

Living Green event

If you have some extra green you will wanna check out this fabu green event. One of the hosts of the event is the bomb, her name is Janis and she rules the green kitchen biz. Stop by and see whats happening in GREEN Birmingham Michigan... info here at www.livinggreen.com/facebook

Andrea Crews

I have always been a fan of artists and designers reclaiming found items/objects and making them into fascinating new things. From Margiela to Dali, the minds of these visionaries are amazing and not really knowing that reclaiming is oh so ECO , makes my mind reel. Andrea Crews has some yummy outfits to complete on a grand stage of sorts. www.andreacrews.com

Robert Bradford Sculptures

These stunning sculptures are made from discarded children's toys. British artist Robert Bradford has sculpted many other mind blowing creations here at www.robertbradford.co.uk