Enough of bags and such, if you are new to environmentally friendly bags, it’s time to take a look at them. They are gorgeous and cool. Plus, they are more than just grocery bags or bags that hold your weekend shopping!

Though I’m not one of those who host parties every Christmas, I make it a point to gather few friends for a nice lunch or dinner. What is nice is the time where everyone starts to exchange gifts – it is a nice and memorable gesture. I told hubby I would like a set of equestrian apparel and I am just not sure if he is granting me my wish! Oh yes, I just bought a couple of eco bags for my girl friends from Envirosax and I know they are going to love it.

If you want to add a special touch to your eco gifts, try getting creative with recycled materials and make a card, sew a bag or design something for your loved ones. I’m sure they will appreciate the thought and the efforts, what more, they will be encouraged by your love to go eco friendly!

I was planning to search out some eco friendly stores during my stay at the Gold Coast but it’s tiring for my body who is recovering from a bad bout of bacteria attack. I didn’t have my external hard drive with me this time so I can’t do some of my work. But who likes to be working during a vacation?

Now that I’m feeling better, I hope to shop for some eco friendly bags made locally to add on to my eco bag collection. It’s just nice collecting these nice eco friendly bags that can be so useful, convenient and great for any casual outings. I see them being used in all grocery stores by many environmentally conscious people.

If you are looking for fashion tees, have a look at some of the unique and cool ones online. T-shirts are such versatile gifts and they are great for any occasion. They are affordable and most of the time, they fit well into a tight gift budget. I used to search for gift ideas in free web directory when I need to stretch my mind a little.

Whenever I run out of gift ideas, a fashion tee is what I would go for. If tees are not your cup of tea, choose an eco bag to encourage the recipient to do his or her part for the environment. Other eco friendly gift ideas include planting a flower pot for a friend, sending an organic fruit basket or even getting a wellness gift for the ones who are passionate about eco living! Shop for more eco natural gift ideas here!

At home, we take simple steps. When we do get plastic bags from the stores, we will reuse them for trash or for other storage. But these days, we try to bring along our eco bag with us whenever we are out shopping. Many of these eco bags can be used as carry-all bags and they do really cool and stylish.

We also try to buy things online or bike to nearby shops so that we can avoid using our car. Air pollution is one serious concern for environmental health. Online shopping is so convenient and sometimes, you end up with lots of savings as many stores tend to offer coupon codes and discounts. We even check our Medicare supplement online too.

As it may be hard to find eco friendly stores in the regular malls, shopping online presents more eco choices and options for anyone who is learning to be more environmentally friendly. You can take small steps to achieve your goals to be more eco friendly before influencing your family and friends to share the same philosophy as you do.

Survive Design Bunny Vision Reusable Shopping Bag

$30.00

I must admit that it took me a while to get into the habit of bringing a reusable bag whenever I’m out shopping for groceries or other things. So don’t feel guilty if you haven’t started bringing your own bag when you are out in the mall. It takes some effort and a little time to get into the eco friendly gear. What matters most is an awareness of how we can play a part in the environment we all live in, making it a better place for our future generation.

Helen Riegle 'Leaf' Bag

$168.00

Some people feel that eco gifts are more costly but it doesn’t have to be so. If you are buying a gift for a lady, consider eco jewelry or an eco bag. If it’s for someone who is passionate about health, consider a wellness gift made of eco friendly materials. For house warming, there are plenty of eco home gifts in the web you can shop around. In challenging times where social security disability is a big concern for some, there are others who prefer to make their own using earth friendly materials. After all, it is the heart that matters in all aspects of gift giving.

If you need more eco gift choices, the eco natural store has lots to offer so start your shopping now!

Do you recycle the printing paper in your home office? If not, get started now. I often let my son have the unwanted printed paper for his scribbles and doodles. We use them for rough information too. These days, you can get free online backup for your computer data which means you don’t need record them in physical drives and CDs. Rather, it can minimise the use of more hard drives.

What about the laundry water in your house? Can you think about using them to water your garden or washing your patio or your car? Instead of throwing them out, you can use them for other household chores. And if you have some unused clothes that you haven’t been using, why not donate them to someone who needs them?

So you see, there are so many environmentally friendly options around us – all it takes is some easy efforts and a commitment.

iWood Style 413 Sunglasses

$350.00

What are the damaging causes and effects of the clothing you purchase? You can save the environment and loads of money especially now with the recession at hand by revamping your clothing you already have. Be creative and change items of clothing by cutting off sleeves, making shorts from long jeans and so on. This is how to be an environmentally friendly fashionista and at the same time not hurting the earth.

Always take your own reusable shopping bag with, as this saves resources, especially plastic that is thrown out is not bio-degradable and if burnt gives off harmful chemicals. Just these few simple things is showing you how to be an environmentally friendly fashionista. Easy is it not? Even when it comes to birth announcements, you can seek for eco friendly ones such as those printed on recycled paper.

Any clothing that you no longer want to wear or have outgrown, and you want to throw out in the trash, “no no” recycle the items or if they are still in good wearable condition donate them to charity or pass them onto a needy person. Imagine sharing your eco friendly clothing with others too! This is how you can be environmentally fashionable. There are many people buying old clothes and then like magic with some alterations turn he clothes into new and fashionable pieces.

My son turned to me and asked, “Is this another bag to your collection”? I looked at him sheepishly and answered ‘yes’. I’m really glad that fashion and product designers are stepping up to becoming more eco friendly in their practices. Many are getting creative over recycled materials and these are usually more artistic and individualistic than the rest.

As I go grocery shopping every weekend, I have noticed that many shoppers are bringing their own bags and therefore the eco living community is growing in our midst. It is so good to know. People from all walks of lives from Mesothelioma lawyers to homemakers and doing their bit to practice eco living.

All it takes is for everyone to do its part!