Author: Jean-Paul
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2008/12/sustainable-eco-frie…

Gift giving season is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we stop shopping, and I have just found my new favorite online store to shop at. Branch Home has a ton of great products for just about every need, home decor, toys, gadgets, kitchen, garden and more - but the best part is that its all sustainable. They are a bit different in that they filter all businesses and products for their sustainability, social responsibility, and green manufacturing process. When you shop there, you can be sure that what you are purchasing is well thought out and designed with the environment in mind all steps of the way. Sustainable can mean different things, especially with all the greenwashing out there these days, so here are the main criteria Branch used to determine a products sustainability:

1. The materials used must be environmentally responsible.

2. The manufacturing process must be ecologically sound.

3. The labor employed must be treated fairly and provided safe, healthy conditions…

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We enjoy visiting our client’s sites and hearing about their plans to build a green home. Many couples search long and hard for that perfect property to build on, such as our clients, Brian and Gail. After years of searching, they purchased 73 acres of land in picturesque Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The property is truly a find, located on the top of a hill and offering 180-degree views of the mountains.

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Author: Green Talk
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Watch this video about how the cotton in  your t-shirt is grown in India. Trust me, you will never buy another non-organic cotton t-shirt again especially when you see the amount of pesticides used and the harm it is causing the people using them. 

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Additionally, let me know your thoughts about this video and how it makes you feel.  It made me feel angry, mortified, and now empowered to spread the word. 

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