Happy Happy Earth Day!! This is one of my favorite times of the year! Why? Well, besides the weather usually being beautiful (and today is no exception), it's a time of the year when people celebrate life and the earth and are more conscious about their consumer decisions. I've been working for Eco-Bags Products as a consultant and Brand Strategist over the past few years, and I value its small size, sustainable practices, and overall positive environmental impact. In fact, it was announced today that the company is a B Corporation Best for the Environment Impact Honoree! Such good stuff. I hope that today, you try to decrease your environmental footprint by:
Have a beautiful rest of the day! Be sure to go outside and enjoy some of it! Rain OR Shine!
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I have to remember when I visit my friends that they don’t work for a reusable bag company, and therefore they may not be as perpetually conscious about plastic bags as I am! The issue is serious, though I find it funny how often I catch myself cringing when walking down the streets of New York City, seeing them everywhere. They’re in the streets, they’re in the trees, they’re being used by the people… Now, I’m not going to reprimand any passerby’s and wave my canvas tote in any faces… the most I’ll do with strangers is speak just a smidge louder at a check out when saying, “No, I don’t use plastic bags, I brought my own.” When out with my friends, it’s much more certain that my voice is being heard. ”We just picked up a 6-pack… do we really need a plastic bag to take this to the car?” Whatever the item may be, the response is usually, “Oh, I didn’t even think about that..” or “Fine, whatever [insert eye roll due to constant reminding on the topic].” Makes me wish that cashiers would encourage customers to bring their own bag when shopping! Wouldn’t that be ideal… I carry my ECOBAGS® totes everywhere. My favorite is one made from recycled cotton that I used as gifts for this independent film I worked on last summer. It’s a lighter material that fits well into other bags if need be. I see a lot of canvas bags out there too, don’t get me wrong, but I’m looking forward to the day when reusable bags are the go-to choice over plastic! Let’s set the example and BYOBag!
Written by CEO & Founder, Toro Adeyemi Last week, the Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series met and screened Bag It, a humorous & informative film that deals with issues surrounding single-use plastic bags. This documentary was well time as a movement towards charging for plastic bags (and banning them altogether!) has gained momentum throughout the country as well as the world. The film queries, Is Your Life Too Plastic? “We need to understand that our modern day convenience of single-use plastic bags seems free but actually comes at a very high cost to our health and environment. When we put our garbage at the curb we think it goes away. But where is away? There is no away,“ says panelist, Sharon Rowe, an Ossining-based business owner interviewed in the film. What did I take away?
It really is crazy how much plastic we use and waste and just toss away. In the images above, the OD&DS committee took on a challenge: 5 of us would collect all of the plastic we saw in the streets for 3 days before the screening.
Imagine how much we would have collected after a week. Imagine, what’s going on in your neighborhood? Written by CEO & Founder, Toro Adeyemi This may be a little late but hey! It's Fashion Week in Paris, oui? New York Fashion Week! One of my favorite times of the year. I enjoyed going back to represent Eco-Bags Products at the Peter Som fashion show, where the company provided the awesome "Choose Love" totes for the models! Find them unprinted here but stay tuned to see how you can get your own. It was also fun as always to just check out the presentation as a guest at alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet. Check out the Photo Gallery for slideshows from both designer events!
Which is your favorite? Written by CEO & Founder, Toro Adeyemi Monday was an evening full of fashion and champagne! Stacey Bendet's Alice + Olivia Fall 2013 collection, titled "Fantasy Street Style", was exactly that--feminine pieces that any girl would want to wear...with a definite edge. The fashion presentation had toughened while elegant looks that featured deeply detailed patterns, furs, layers and ruffles. I would almost call it modern Victorian. It truly was a lovely evening of socialites, models and fashionistas. I am officially hooked on New York Fashion Week! <----I got to meet Stacey, the Founder herself! Check out the gallery and the Facebook page for more photos! Written by CEO & Founder, Toro Adeyemi
Check out the new ECOBAGS product launch where I played a significant role in video production and content creation for the new simply sami bag.
Written by CEO & Founder, Toro Adeyemi Williamsburg Brooklyn hosts Etsy's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, featuring over 35 local artisans, designers and crafters. Inside the location are a number of vendors with products ranging from hand knits to jewelry to chocolate! If you've spent some time browsing around, there is also a station for you to grab some tea, coffee and water. We LOVED getting free charm necklaces from Brooklyn Charm--it was a great memento from a great event. This guy is clearly pumped to be here. More pictures can be found in the Gallery~
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