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NOTE FROM SWEET GREENS: Today Sweet Greens is excited to announce my first Eco Guest Blogger Rikkianne from Chakra Pennywhistle and Team Eco Etsy. You will remember Rikkianne from her fab Etsy Shop, Chakra Pennywhistle, she has been featured on Sweet Greens here. Rikkianne is also a member of Team Eco Etsy and she is here today to tell us more about this lovely group. Take it away Rikkianne, and thank you for sharing this wonderful group with Sweet Greens readers.

Hi Everyone!

My name is Rikkianne and today I am excited to tell you about a special group that is very near and dear to my heart. Team Eco Etsy is a group of talented Etsy Artists that are dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling. The group’s focus is basically to “consider the source”. By that I mean that each member takes the environment into consideration when they make, sell, and package their products.

When browsing the group’s products on Etsy, one can find everything from recycled skateboard jewelry to the most luxurious organic handmade quilts. From accessories and clothing, to housewares and personal care, Eco Etsy is the group to search and find a gift that is thoughtful in every way.

Eco Etsy’s Mission

“Our members are just as dedicated to using recycled materials in their creations as they are about recycling packaging. Eco Etsy takes the safety of the environment in mind in the way that we run our small businesses and create our sales items. During our team’s growth, we have become heavily focused on promoting Eco-living as a whole; every facet of our lifestyle can be more Eco-friendly, and our team has come to focus strongly on this all-around outlook.”

Personally, I learn so much by being a member of this group. Not only have the members provided me with great advice in all areas of Eco-conscious making and selling, they also offer valuable information and ideas regarding living an Eco-minded lifestyle. By visiting the team’s blog, readers can find Eco tips, tutorials, Eco fashion picks, and member features. The blog is one of my daily reads and is always an incredible source for all things handmade and green.

Another special aspect of the team are the special promotions, specifically when the Eco Etsy members work together to lend a hand to various nonprofit groups. In the past, the team has raised money for groups such as Heifer International and The Nature Conservancy. Another special project held this past Earth Day was Project Green Share. This was a community effort where members got out locally and spread the green by sharing a gift of seeds and starter planters. My daughter and I especially enjoyed this! We spent the day fashioning packets out of grocery store bags for our seeds, and then going around to local businesses to pass them out!

Team Eco Etsy is a welcoming, creative, and informative team packed full of green goodness. I am honored to be a member and thankful to share my experience!

– You can find Team Eco Etsy on their website.
– Follow Eco Etsy @Twitter.
– Team Eco Etsy blog.
– Look for the team on Etsy by entering “teamecoetsy” in the tag search tab.
– Team Eco Etsy Forum Thread (Weekly deals, listings, and offers).

What do you think of Team Eco Etsy?

Earth Friendly Etsy: Chakra Pennywhistle Giveaway

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This week’s Earth friendly Etsy shop is owned by Rikkianne from Chakra Pennywhistle. Rikkianne uses organic and recycled materials to make the most fabulous textile items. Chakra Pennywhistle is a way for Rikkianne to make something new out of something old. Her collection features a style that is raw, modern and simple with a natural look. All of her items are handmade with care – everything from her fabulous organic pillows with hand drawn designs to her simple and sweet save the day patches. She transforms vintage moneybags into stylish cushions and wallets and her circle the date patches are perfect for commemorating a special day and look adorable sewn on a baby onesie, t-shirt, pillow, or dishtowel.

Rikkianne from Chakra Pennywhistle is offering ONE of my fabulous readers a custom circle the date patch. You could sew it on a pillow to commemorate your anniversary or sew it on a onesie or tee to celebrate the birth date of your child!

To ENTER:

Visit Chakra Pennywhistle’s Etsy Shop and leave me a note telling me which item you absolutely love and then do one of the following:

You can enter for each of the above things that you do, just leave me a separate note for each and a way to contact you.

Contest ends April 29th at 12am EST. Winner will be chosen at random and announced the following day.

Enjoy.

* Update: Winner:: Katharine. Congratulations.

#10 – Holiday Giveaway Week: EcoZuZu Earth Tote

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Giveaway number ten is an Earth Art Tote Bag from EcoZuZu. This thick and sturdy bag would be perfect for toting around all of those holiday gifts. Better yet – fill it with Eco friendly fun and deliver it to someone you love.

EcoZuzu’s Earth Art Tote is 100% organic, printed with water-based inks and is made locally in Santa Barbara, California. How perfect is that?

EcoZuZu offers apparel and accessories that are made using 100% certified organic cotton or recycled soda and water bottles – all pieces are printed using water-based inks. What this equals is apparel that is good on the enviroment, great to look at and super cozy to wear!

I also love their Zip-up Hoodies, Eye “fight business” tee, and Heart Skull Eco Crop Pants.  Mr. Sweet Greens would look fantastic in the Eye tee. If you are looking for a cozy, comfy gift for that guy or gal on your list – this is your shop.

Jump over to EcoZuZu and see why this brand is a favorite among celebrities and pick up a gift or two. Then leave a comment below. You have 1 week to enter – tell your friends and family so they don’t miss out on the fun!

– The winner is Belynda Cleveland. Congratulations and enjoy!

#9 – Holiday Giveaway Week: MiYim Simply Organic Cat in the Hat Doll

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Giveaway number nine is sure to please anyone on your holiday list – especially children who love Dr. Seuss. MiYim: Simply Organic is giving one lucky reader their very own organic Cat in the Hat Doll. Wow! Can you imagine the places your child will go with this gift?

MiYim’s Dr. Seuss collection is as sweet as the books – made with unbleached cotton and chemical-free dyes, how could they not be perfect? Your child will spend many hours snuggled up with their favorite Dr. Seuss books and their very own Cat in the Hat.

Dr. Seuss not your thing? That’s alright, miYim has a fantastic collection of Fairytale, Jane Goodall, Sleepytime, Storybook and Petite dolls to choose from. I love the classic look and feel of these toys – perfect to give as an heirloom gift.
Skip over to miYim: simply organic and choose something sweet for someone sweet on your holiday list, and leave a comment below. You have 1 week to enter – tell your friends and family so they don’t miss out on the fun!

– The winner is Kathleen. Thanks for playing everyone!

#8 – Holiday Giveaway Week: Rain Tees for Children

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Want to save a tree by wearing a tee? Giveaway number eight from Rain Tees will make your dream come true. One lovely reader will receive their choice of Rain Tee for their child. There are four beautiful designs – each with a lovely message attached. You can choose from:

House on the Hill
Designed by Dioner Pablo Cerdo Andi of Tena, Ecuador – says his inspiration comes from his love of living in the Amazon because the air is alive.

Hummingbird
Designed by Luiz Alvarajo of Ecuador – Luiz’s inspiration was that hummingbirds use so much energy beating their wings and must consume several times their body weight in nectar each day to survive.

Rainbow Beak Tee
Designed by Ava of Costa Rica – her inspiration is her deep love for living in a tropical ecosystem.

Monkey Bridge Tee
Illustrated by Winnie McCarthy of Costa Rica. Winnie illustrated one of the “bridges” designed and constructed by children in Costa Rica who are involved in Kids Saving the Rain Forest.

For every Rain Tee sold, a child in Costa Rica’s most threatened tropical rain forest receives a tree to plant in their rain forest through Kids Saving the Rain Forest. Fantastic!

They also have a fabulous selection of Rain Tees for Adults, I love mine! And a tree is planted too!

Like Rain Tees Facebook Page an then leave a comment below. You have 1 week enter – tell your friends and family so they don’t miss out on the fun!

– The winner is Jessica P. Thanks to everyone for playing!

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