Treeless Paper Made from Elephant Dung

I’m giving the nine-year-old inside of you permission to giggle hysterically right now because I certainly did when I first read “elephant dung stationery”. Whether you call it doo-doo, poop or dung, you know those are the few words that have the ability to make you cringe and laugh simultaneously.

That’s why I had to share this eco-paper with you. It’s absolutely genius.

Karl Wald, the entre”poo”neur behind Mr. Ellie Pooh has us, along with a bevy of journalists, obsessing over his eco-friendly line of exotic gifts, stationery, office supplies and other sustainable paper products, all partially made from elephant dung.

Oh, and if you’re thinking, “elephant dung paper – this stuff must stink,” nope, – it’s odorless.

Why harvest dung?

Since an elephant’s diet is all vegetarian, the waste produced is basically raw cellulose. Thoroughly cleaned and processed, the cellulose is converted into a uniquely beautiful textured product, marketed as “Ellie Pooh Paper”.

All of the products are handmade and are made out of 100% recycled paper made from 75% elephant dung fibers and 25% post consumer paper using natural vegetative binding agents in the paper-making process and water-soluble salt dyes for coloring.

Through their sales, they support “project peace paper,” a Sri Lankan conservation program aimed at providing jobs in areas where elephants are being destroyed. Together with their paper partners (Maximus, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka), they have grown and developed paper facilities placed in human/elephant conflict areas of Sri Lanka.

Today, Insider’s receive 40% off

Using your baby bump as a cereal or ice cream bowl holder is genius, but the warm and fuzzies that you feel from having your laptop resting comfortably on your lap could be more dangerous than ideal.

That’s why I love this product by Belly Armor – it’s perfect for the Tweeting, blogging and tech-savvy mamas.

Belly Armor works by shielding 99.9% of incoming radiation, and it passes the Cell Phone Test. (Phone signal will lower or disappear when wrapped in Belly Armor Blanket.)

Impact of everyday radiation during pregnancy?

Radiation is simply energy traveling through space.

Radiation has long been cited as a health risk to young children and developing fetuses, but scientific experts still debate the nature and extent of that risk.

They represent increased probabilities of health impacts developing over time – therefore studies must take place with large populations over extended periods of time. Funding for such studies has been limited.

Radiation that we are exposed to everyday

Non-ionizing radiation includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, and ultraviolet. It surrounds us in everyday life from various sources including cell phones, PDAs, laptops / computers, mp3 players / portable media devices, televisions, and power lines to name a few.

Dress up Your Pantry, Eat Healthier.

You’ve taken the healthy step of tossing the white bread and opting for whole grain; you also started using the 99% fat-free turkey cold cuts instead of the spicy salami, but each time you and your family open up your lunch boxes at noon you sigh. In boredom.

Not anymore!

SchoolHouse Kitchen creates the highest quality condiments and jams: all-natural mustards, chutneys, vinaigrettes and their new Anytime Spreadable Fruit using no fillers, gums or emulsifiers. Yes! Condiments that are tasty and good for you!

Today, outfit your pantry with one of each of SchoolHouse Kitchen’s ten outstanding all-natural products, like SweetSmoothHot Mustard, Horseradish-Dill Mustard, Squadrilla Chutney, Ginger Lime Vinaigrette, and the Anytime Spreadable Fruits.

SchoolHouse Kitchen’s mission is to generate profits for education through the sale of delicious food.

Delish Sandwich Ideas:

Gone are the days of boring yellow No. 2 pencils. In are the days of resourceful pencils made out of recycled newspapers.

Pencils aren’t as earth-friendly as we would like to think. In fact, parents might be shocked to find out that the yellow pencils they grew up using are made out of the 4 billion trees cut down worldwide for paper industries — which leads to deforestation and habitat loss. They are also harmful because they are processed with toxic chemicals in factories which pollutes our air.

This was news to me too. And has shifted my thoughts.

That’s why I love Treesmart, a recycled pencil company that uses old newspapers instead of wood.

Lesson 1: Fun Facts about non toxic TreeSmart Pencils

• All pencils are made with latex-free erasers
• Whole newspaper sheets are rolled around HB high-quality #2 graphite.
• No mulching or mixing with toxic recycling chemicals.
• They sharpen easily, just like wood!

Has your pooch gone green? Then these Get Lick’d doggy beds are for you! They are handmade from a decorative organic cotton, with no toxic dyes or preservatives and a traditional egg crate foam. They are super comfy, and roll up like a yoga mat or fold for ultra portability.

Also, I love that Get Lick’d stays eco-friendly and sustainable by composting all left over materials.

Lesson 1: Read Labels on Fido’s Food

Common ingredients found in commercial pet food give me a stomach ache just reading them. Would you willingly let your best friend consume this list of materials found in their grub?

• grounded carcass cartilage
• lymph nodes
• feathers
• chemical fertilizers
• hormones

I didn’t this so.

There is no need to be enrolled in school to be excited for our Back to School Insider Deals

All month long we are going to give you fun tidbits and learnings about organic lifestyles, products, projects and much more while giving you the most fantastic weekly deals ever.

Lesson 1. Why letterpress stationery is so special

Unlike more modern printing processes, letterpress requires high-quality materials and a talented craftsman. The iron and the ink, the mechanics of the press, and the spirit of the pressman suffuse each printed piece with character that is immediately evident. The result is stationery with a distinct, tile quality unsurpassed by other printing methods; the words on paper are felt as well as read.

delphine is a fine letterpress stationery and design company that we adore on Abe’s Market. Their designs are whimsical with a modern flare.

Erika Firm, delphine’s award-winning designer and founder, is the daughter of a commercial artist and an engineer.

She has worked at magazines, newspapers and dotcoms. All along the way, however, she was freelancing and designing cards and invitations for friends and family. It turned into a full time business after a late night of champagne toasts (and, let’s be honest here, tequila shots) at a sublime seaside wedding. Her stationery business was born!

Today, enjoy 35% off a handmade journal and tote.

I’m glowing.
Why?
I just scored the best recipe for body porefection by Eco-Logic and I’m about to share this finding with you.

Eco-Logic is where L o g i c meets Luxury. All products are luxurious, natural, earth-friendly and vegan with zero additives or colorings. Eco-Logic’s founder Erin is a woman who understands the importance of quality exfoliation and hydration for our skin and still elegantly creates each product by hand.

Erin, a science teacher with a passion for chemistry, began making natural cleaning products after discovering her kids had super sensitive skin. Soon, she was sharing her concoctions with her families and friends – and then even strangers wanted to partake in the secret sauces. So, Eco-Logic was born … naturally.

The Luxe Scrub and Shea and Sal Butter Lotion (in French Lavender) are the perfect pairing for anyone looking to have smooth, moist and dewy skin.

Recipe for Body Porefection:

Ingredients:

• Alone time
• 1 TBS of Eco-Logic Luxe Scrub
• 1 TBS of Eco-Logic Shea and Sal Butter
• Running water (to rinse).

Massage the vegan scrub directly onto wet skin in a circular motion, not forgetting shoulders, knees and toes. Rinse with warm water. Follow with a hydrating body butter. Smile. Repeat when necessary.