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How to go zero waste at the beach

30 Tuesday May 2017

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ecobags eco friendly beach trip

It’s finally warming up and beach/lake/pool season is upon us (at last!).

But beach going can also mean a lot of waste – as we pack our snacks, beverages, and the like. Here’s my go to guide on how to stay green while getting yourself a little (or a lot) of vitamin D!

  • Bring your water in a reusable bottle or thermos. Hydroflask makes amazing thermoses that will keep your water ice cold all day (and in the winter, it will keep your hot chocolate piping hot.)
  • You’re going to get hungry at some point during the day – skip the ziplock bags and opt for reusable snack/sandwich bags. 
  • Drinks anyone? Who doesn’t enjoy a little imbibing while relaxing on the beach? Skip the pre-made cocktails and opt for local brews & wines, preferably from eco-friendly, local, companies. (I know many beaches don’t allow glass, if this is the case for your local beach you can also put your wine into a hydroflask or fill up from your favorite craft brewery using a klean kanteen growler.)
  • You probably want a bit of color, but you aren’t looking to roast. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be a last resort – wear clothes to shield yourself from too much sun and be sure to bring an umbrella for shade. There are eco-friendly sunscreen options out there that actually work! Here’s a friendly little list for you.
  • Don’t bring your plastic bags (if you have any) to the beach! The last thing our oceans need are more plastic in them. Bring your totes, or my favorite, an ECOBAGS® string bag (perfect for keeping the sand out of your car).

Most importantly – remember to take your trash (if you make any) with you to dispose of properly!

Written by: Mollie Mac, ECOBAGS® very own marketing maven. Mollie is an adventurer and a green living advocate. If you have any tips or tricks for her she’d love to hear from you, email her at: mollie(at)ecobags(dot)com:)

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Sharon Rowe to Speak at Indie Beauty Expo

22 Monday Aug 2016

Posted by ecobagsbrand in beauty, ECOBAGS, ECOBAGS B2B, ECOBAGS brand, Fashion, global citizen, Green, Green Events, green living tips, Green Products, Green Tips, Inspiration, leadership, lotions, natural, New York, travel & leisure, Uncategorized

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20160817 A Brave New Beauty SR Speaking

We’re so excited that Eco-Bags Products founder & CEO Sharon Rowe will be speaking at the 2016 Indie Beauty Expo in New York on Thursday, August 25th.

Sharon will be speaking along with Gay Timmons President of Oh, Oh Organic; Brena Brock founder of Farmaesthetics; and Rona Berg editor & chief of Organic Spa Magazine.

They will be discussing transparency, social responsibility & certifications, ingredient sourcing & formulation, and the value of ethical and sustainable business practices that impact all who come into contact with the product.

If you’re in the trade join us August 25th at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

If you aren’t – explore iBE’s “shop indie” event on August 24th!

This won’t be something you want to miss!

Written by: Mollie Mac, ECOBAGS® very own marketing maven. Mollie is an adventurer and a green living advocate. If you have any tips or tricks for her she’d love to hear from you, email her at: mollie@ecobags.com:)

 

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Why We Love Block Island Organics Sweepstakes! Enter to Win the PERFECT ECO Beach Bag!

26 Friday Jul 2013

Posted by ecobagsbrand in beauty, custom printing, ECOBAGS, ECOBAGS brand, Environmental Action, Green Tips, lotions, Uncategorized

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Lauren von Bernuth of Block Island Organics holding her custom print tote by ECOBAGS®!

So lately I have been taking a better look at what I am not just putting into my body – but also what I have been putting onto my body – because our make-up and beauty products don’t just go skin deep, they actually infiltrate our pores and end up inside our bodies and bloodstream. What is the point in taking such care to not eat chemically modified food – when I am putting chemicals into my body from my beauty regimen?

And it’s not just foundation, mascara, and eyeliner that you should be worrying about being full of chemicals – there is also a ton of chemicals in your everyday lotion and your sunscreen as well! That is why we here at Eco-Bags love Lauren von Bernuth of Block Island Organics. She makes non toxic, organic sunscreen that really works. Lauren decided she wanted to recommend sunscreens to her day spa customers. She looked and looked and couldn’t find any that really worked and were certified organic, non toxic. So, Lauren started a company to make the sunscreen. We love people who take positive environmental action into their own hands – especially the women who do so! We are so proud that she partnered with ECOBAGS® for her custom print tote bags!

Want a chance to win the PERFECT beach bag? You can enter to win a beautiful new sami Floral boho sling tote complete with a bottle of sunscreen from Block Island Organics and delicious reads including, The Power Trip by Jackie Collins and Why Can’t I Be You by Allie Larkin.

For a chance to win, fill out your details below and just ‘like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Pinterest!

Click to enter –> a Rafflecopter giveaway

-Written by: Mollie McTavey Nalven, ECOBAGS® Brand Advocate

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Herbal Spa Moisturizer, Courtesy of Bonnie’s Herbals

08 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by ecobagsbrand in Ecobags in the Media, lotions, natural, talk of CT

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On Tuesday, Sharon Rowe (ECOBAGS.com founder & CEO), was a guest on the Mary Jones Show on WDRC-AM. Sharon and Mary talked about Sharon’s new hobby, making homemade soaps & lotions.

Here is the info on the Calendula Moisturizing Cream that Sharon described. Thanks to Bonnie’s Herbals for the recipe and for permission to share with Mary’s listeners and YOU!

Calendula Moisturizing Cream (makes approx. 19 oz of cream)

2/3 cup calendula infused olive or jojoba oil

¾ cup coconut oil

½ oz beeswax

1/3 cup aloe vera gel

2/3 cup distilled water

10 drops lavender essential oil

Directions:
1. Pour calendula oil into 16 oz heat proof measuring cup
2. Add coconut oil in until it gets to the 9 oz mark on the cup
3. Add pieces of beeswax to the cup until it reaches 10 oz mark
4. Put the cup into a pan partially filled with water, place over medium heat, heat and occasionally stir with a chopstick or spoon until the oils and beeswax melt and dissolve into a uniform liquid.

5. Remove the cup from the hot water and allow the mixture to cool to body temperature. As it cools the mixture will become thick and opaque. Stir it as it cools to keep the consistency smooth and uniform.

6. When the oils are cooling, poor the distilled water into a measuring cup and put in the pan to heat it to body temperature.
7. When the oil and water mixtures are both at approx body temperature pour them into a blender, food processor or a high speed mixer like a vitamix (set on low). First put the aloe into the blender, Pour the water

into the machine, then slowly add the oil mixture by pouring a thin drizzle into the whirling water. It will begin to thicken and sputter, continue to process until the oil and water have blended together into a thick, creamy liquid. This could take 5-10 minutes in a blender or food processor and only about 20 -30 seconds in a vitamix.

8. Add the essential oils and then blend for a moment more.

9. Pour the cream into very clean, dry jars, filling them to the top. You want to tap them to eliminate the air bubbles. I find that my creams last for a minimum of 6 months.

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