In Pictures – The EcoEtsy Team Flickr Group

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Just look at what I’ve found in the EcoEtsy Team Flickr Group this week.  Here we see reclaimed wood, recycled paper, sustainable fibers, and more looking oh so wonderful.  The combo of rich, warm colors and eco-consciousness warms my heart, how about you? Take a look at more of our talented team members’ images here. 1. Love [...]

Featured Member: Earnest Efforts

Earnest Efforts How did you get started in your chosen craft? We are a husband and wife woodworking team and proud new members of the Eco Etsy team. We are both long time members of the famous Eugene, Oregon Saturday Market, which is the longest running outdoor, handmade marketplace in the country. There are over [...]

Recycling — The Difference Between the Numbers

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 Recycling has been around forever it seems and it is the one planet friendly activity that most all of us complete on a regular basis. With scheduled pickups in most areas, or large drop off locations in others, even people who don’t consider themselves Green have the chance to make a positive environmental impact on [...]

Hold the Cardboard, Please

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As most Greenies know, there are some items on the less than desirable list. Things like extraneous packaging or superfluous content within items. The added waste will get thrown away, and yes, many times recycled, but it still causes the entire system to be weighed down by its mere presence. First the extra has to [...]

Themed Nomination Winners – Festive Decorations

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“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la” This week’s theme is festive decorations and here are the winners. These adorable ice skate tree ornaments received three nominations by team members  MaryZoom,  [...]