Eco Women: Protectors of the Planet!

I’m always looking for new ways to save the planet. I scour the internet, read magazines and books and just generally pay attention to things going on around me for interesting ways to be “greener”. Recently, the EcoWomen were introduced to a new book called “Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family” by Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell.

This book is filled with an amazing amount of eco-tips, facts, gift ideas, activities, games, DIY projects, crafts and recipes that go well beyond what this EcoWarrior has ever thought of. The book’s main objective is to help you become more ecologically aware of alternatives when celebrating holidays throughout the year. However, there’s more to it than that. Corey and Lynn also help you discover new ways to “green up” weddings, graduations, birthdays and office parties.

“Celebrate Green” has great tidbits like information on different labels from responsible companies and what the word “organic” can mean when seen on a variety of products. They also pack the book with all kinds of important resources like useful web sites and a green glossary. One page I absolutely love is step-by-step directions on how to use Furoshiki to wrap differently sized objects with fabric into beautiful packages. It’s a great way to ditch wrapping paper and start using a more reusable material.

All of us here at EcoWomen love it when something so resourceful comes along. We may be Super Heroes protecting the planet but we have other responsibilities too, so finding a book so comprehensive is really appreciated. “Celebrate Green!” is not just about the holidays. It’s a “green guide” for daily living by giving simple ways to go through life with a lighter footstep.

Here’s what the other EcoWomen have to say about “Celebrate Green!”:

“The waste and excess that seem to go along with holidays and other celebrations have always bothered me.  Why does celebrating Christmas give us permission to lose our eco minds?

I love, love, love all the hundreds of facts, tidbits, statistics, and ideas in this book!  There’s just so much in there that anyone — from the newest greenie to the most experienced Eco Warrior — can learn something new.

I also really like the way the authors continually remind the reader that one doesn’t have to do everything in the book, just try one new thing.  Then, when that one thing is part of your routine, try another new thing.  And so on and so on.

I’m definitely going to get this book and use it as a reference!”

~ Recycla

“Martha Stewart-worthy photos accompany a wide range of ideas and information.  The book’s layout is user-friendly and would make an excellent gift to a crafty friend or party-loving relative.  Encouraging, innovative, and helpful–I love that this book covers all the holidays and includes all aspects of celebrating from food to gifts to decorations to activities.  This book meets the needs of any age, income or willingness to act a little “greener.”

~ Enviro-Girl

“Celebrate Green!” can be purchased at www.CelebrateGreen.net, Amazon, A Toy Garden and Village Green Gifts.