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Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want. Everyday, the team at ethicalDeal is inspired by people choosing to vote for fair working conditions, pesticide free farming, sustainably harvested seafood and more. Thank you for supporting our mission of making green mainstream.
Earth Day is a great time to make eco resolutions. To celebrate Earth Month here are 30 eco-resolutions to help you live a green lifestyle that’s kind to yourself and the planet 365 days a year!
1. Pack 100% reusable lunches by using eco-friendly, washable, reusable lunchbags, thermoses, and snack containers instead of plastic baggies and disposable lunch bags – P.S. This week ethicalDeal is featuring 50% off reusable containers
2. Go out to eat less and make your own food
4. Live in an apartment? Plant a balcony garden
6. Start composting; even apartment dwellers can!
7. Know where your food comes from – support fair trade!
8. Cut back on sugar and try a spring cleanse
9. Find a partner that shares your values
10. Host a clothing swap and update your wardrobe sustainably
11. Pledge to resize your fashion footprint
12. Green your holiday feast from vegan stuffing to vegan irish cream drinks and vegan gingerbread cookies
13. Foster an animal
14. Plant a tree - it’s easier than you think!
15. Give away unused or old items on FreeCycle.org
16. Buy back to school clothes at vintage shops
17. Make DIY household cleaning products and beauty products. Check out our friend the Queen of Green’s DIY recipes
19. Learn to cook a few new veg dishes
20. Collect canned goods rather than candy next Halloween
21. Use eco-friendly gift wrapping
23. Replace pharmaceuticals with natural remedies
25. Go vegan! From cheese to beer - there are vegan alternatives!
26. Choose to cloth diaper your babe
27. Learn how to eat healthy without breaking the bank
28. Find healthier alternatives for comfort foods
29. Avoid preservatives, make your own condiments, sauces and more!
30. Tell your friends to join ethicalDeal so they can discover greener choices for everyday living at 50-90% off!
In honour of Earth Month, I want to invite people that are new to our community to get $5 towards their first purchase on ethicalDeal with promo code EARTHWEEK. This week you can support a leading eco fashion designer, purchase reusable containers for your favourite beverage, lunch or groceries and nourish your skin with certified organic skincare. (*Expires April 30, 2012. New users only.)
Here’s to green living made easy and fun!
Annalea Krebs
Founder and CEO
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Sunday, April 22nd, 2012, 12:00 pm | 
