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If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then shoes are her unrelenting lover that keeps her lying awake at night. Men always wonder why women have so many shoes. Well here’s an answer for you – a lady can never have too many Christians, Marcs, Michaels, or Jimmys in her life. Can she?
We all have shoes, but we rarely think about where they came from – and Barney’s doesn’t count. Shoes are political in many respects. Do you wear wooden, strappy sandals? Hippie. Creative Rec High Tops? Hipster. Tap Shoes? Snow Shoes? Louboutin’s Nappa Leather Snub Toe, Covered Platform Mary-Jane with Ruffled Instep in Red?
The type of shoes you have does not define who you are, but they are clearly a sign of your social status – just like your home and the car you drive can be. How else are shoes political? Charities donate shoes to needy children all over the world, and more importantly, shoes are an environmental issue that is too often ignored…
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According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), methane produced by the farting of livestock such as cattle and sheep is a significant contributor to global warming, as well as land and water degradation. In fact, livestock alone account for 14% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
But don’t blame the kangaroos! Their farts don’t contain methane!
Scientists from down under are transplanting kangaroo bacteria into cattle and sheep for more earth-friendly farts. The bacteria is said to make the digestive process much more efficient and could save millions of dollars in feed costs! We could be a hop away from methane-free flatulence! 
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A typical top-loading washer uses approximately 40 gallons of water per load, and a dryer can use up to five kilowatts of electricity per hour. Although laundry is supposed to clean our clothes, it doesn’t keep our environment clean!
Here are a few easy things you can do:
- Wash clothes in cold water. By using cold water instead of warm, the average US household can avoid emitting 1,281 pounds of carbon dioxide annually and save on energy bills.
- Wash full loads to make the best use of the energy required to run the machine.
- Improve efficiency by sorting clothes according to fabric type, color, weight, and degree of soiling. Don’t mix light materials with heavy towels!
- If you are using a dryer, clean the lint filter before each load to improve air circulation and efficiency.
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Soles 4 Souls is a non-profit organization that believes doing good doesn’t require fancy footwork! They lessen their environmental footprint by donating “gently worn” footwear to people in need. In the last year, Americans threw out more than 300 million pairs of shoes. Soles 4 Souls saves our shoes from an early death and gets them on the feet of people who really need them! They receive donations from schools, manufacturers, churches and synagogues, as well as celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Simpson. Soles 4 Souls has already donated 4 million pairs of shoes to people in over 125 different countries!
During the first week of June, Soles 4 Souls will host their annual “Barefoot Week”, where celebrities and good Samaritans will be joining forces to hand out 50,000 pairs of shoes to homeless youth and families in 5 major American cities. Jump online for more info on how you can help make strides in the right direction!
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Do you have a hard time finding eco-friendly presents for loved ones? Well there is no need to get down in the dumps! Panda Poo Paper accessories are made from real droppings, gathered from Giant Pandas in China. They are 100% recyclable and don’t raise a stink… they are completely odorless!
Panda Poo Paper accessories include greeting cards, scratch pads, and journals. So get your mind out of the toilet! A little potty humor never hurt a panda!
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Echoes in the Attic is showing the fashion industry that sustainability is more than just living green – it’s absolutely chic! It transforms discarded textiles and leftover materials from post-manufacturing into extraordinary fashion and home accessories.
To make its infamous “Tea bag” and pretty, pretty pillows, Echoes uses reclaimed materials like surplus designer fabrics and old shredded t-shirts. Be sure to check out the “Purse-ifier” diaper bag! This one-of-a-kind tote that doubles for work, play, school, and anything you can think of. We absolutely love it!
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I was inspired by a simple act of fun that the quirky citizens of San Francisco came up with. Someone decided to install a swing on the Bart Public Transportation System and as you can see, people are having a a high flying time! The train mundane? No way!
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Tom’s Shoes is a socially conscious company founded on one simple premise: For every shoe you buy, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need. They have given over 140,000 pairs of shoes through the purchasing power of caring individuals, like you. And by using recyclable and organic materials, they are leaving less environmental impact on our earth! Check out my favorite new, sailor-inspired TOMS loafers. They’re called the University Naval Rope Soles.
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Cooking with Trader Joe’s
Published: Everywun’s Daily Good Newsletter
Make Semi-Homemade meals using all ingredients found at your local Trader Joe’s! This cookbook features clever recipes using a variety of prepped or frozen items for dishes like Seafood Paella, Comfy Chicken Pot Pie, Wilted Spinach with Attitude, and Honey I Ate the Chocolate Bread Pudding.
Many of the recipes are vegetarian and include wine recommendations too! This cookbook is personal, warm, and perfect for those who may need to review the, “Bachelor Quickies” section. Check it out at our favorite socially conscious bookstore, Better World Books!
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Many new, talented artists have little opportunity for exposure without signing onto a major record label. A band called Mae has taken this downturn in the music industry to do something positive! As an alternative to rushing to the music studio to record their follow-up album, they are releasing a single song every month of the year… and in the process supporting Habitat for Humanity.
Mae will stream their songs on their website, but fans can download a song for a donation of at least $1 to Habitat for Humanity. Not only are they able to get their music directly in the hands of their fans, they are making a real difference! Now that is music to our ears! “Instead of waiting around to figure it out, or for someone else to figure out how to be a band nowadays, we wanted to do something we could be really proud of and believe in.”
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