Reduce, reusing packaging material (plastic and glass containers, envelopes, boxes etc) saves more energy than recycling? By recycling the extra packaging, you save money, energy and landfill space. Also be sure to re-use plastic bags, or better yet, refuse them when you really don’t need them.

Note: I'll keep you posted each week on where we will be so you can bring in your containers for a discount!

When buying cotton balls make sure to get organic. Commercial ones are heavily sprayed with pesticides and other chemicals.

2 BILLION disposable razors end up in U.S. landfills each year! To minimize the impact on the environment, use reusable and refillable razors rather than plastic disposable razors which are non-biodegradable. Plus using a reusable razor rather than disposable ones turns out to be cheaper in the long run.

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Quote from Huffington Post. "The jewelry industry is one of the last frontiers to be conquered by technology, but as more Americans, including celebrity Jamie Foxx, shun traditional diamonds that destroy rivers, permanently pollute the African water supply, and fuel human rights abuses by warlords, hi-tech simulated diamonds like Diamantine are becoming attractive alternatives. Hundley, who chose a diamantine ring said, "It has the brilliance of a diamond without compromising my wallet or personal values." "