Oh She Glows

A few months ago I happened upon Oh She Glows; definably a vegan cookbook + personal blog love child. More accurately, a one stop online shop for optimism and idea cultivation, sounds super vegan-cheesy but it's true. Refer to Figure 1. for the picture to say it all.  

Figure 1: 

Source: Oh She Glows 

"Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch ‘Blizzard’ in all its crunchy, crispy, creamy, and peanut buttery glory." - Andrea Liddon

OSG's creator Andrea Liddon is all to blame, or thank for that matter. She reminds me that there are real people on the Internet with real problems and passions to share. And I swear you can actually feel her happiness erupting through your computer screen (If you're into that sort of thing).  Refer to Figure 2. for tonight's dinner.

Figure 2: 

Source: Oh She Glows

So, if this Monday has left you feeling like you need a bit of a boost, or a Green Monster then head over to OSG and get it gluten free. 

Vegan Floss

Because not flossing means that you're missing 40% of your tooth surface (Yikes); This week's eco-product is vegan dental floss! 

Source: eco-dent.com

Alright, this eco-product may seem insignificant but really, people should be flossing all the time (myself included). This vegan floss by Eco-Dent comes in a biodegradable recycled/recyclable package and is  100% vegan waxed with all natural essential oils and enzymes for a minty flavor. The box is even printed with soy ink. They thought of everything, just like we all should with our teeth surfaces. I bought my 37m box at the local Eco-Store, but it can also be purchased at any Organic foods market.

 

My dog even approves of all natural floss. 

Get rid of the crap in between, keep the Earth nice and clean! 

Matt by Matt & Nat

Eco-Product of the week:

www.mattandnat.com

Vegan leather wallets/hangbags

This is a screen shot of my beautiful new vegan leather, locally made and designed Matt by Matt and Nat wallet. It also features lining made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and antique brass hardware. I nearly had an ecogasm when I saw that this purse not only fit all of my misc. cards, could be carried easily to the bar with a wristlet strap, but that it was also completely sustainable, GUSH! I purchased this last week for $65 CDN and it is the third Matt and Nat wallet I've owned, (you could say I'm brand loyal) each has lasted about 3-4 years; so these products are additionally durable as a well as cruelty free, local, and recycled!   

This is probably my favorite eco-product thus far, mainly because items made from several different materials (metal, plastic, textile, etc) are so rarely holistically sustainable.  Doing marketing for Matt and Nat would be a dream come true, but more on my vague career aspirations later. I also feel like this product is the most metaphorical, yes that's right I said metaphorical. An eco-wallet is a moral check on purchases made from it; every eco-product you buy will utilize another eco-product in the process. 

One of my favorite features: the change purse can clip out and be carried separately. <3

Tred lightly on your bank account