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Scandle is celebrating Earth Month and Arbor Day by contributing $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation!
Arbor Day, founded in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton, encourages the planting and caring of trees. Though Arbor Day always falls on the last Friday in April, many states observe Arbor Day on a date that coincides with their best tree-planting time. Visit www.arborday.org to find out when your state observes Arbor Day and even download a guidebook on how to celebrate in your community!
Only 1 day left to purchase a Scandle in April! Shop now and give a gift to mom and Mother Earth!
With Mother’s Day coming on May 8th, let’s not forget Mother Earth. A little creativity goes a long way and mom will appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Here are 5 Green Gift Wrapping Tips:
*Purchase a gift with sustainable packaging- Here at Scandle, our gift sets use packaging made from the Romblon leaf. The plant, grown in the Western Pacific islands, has fragrant leaves used as an ingredient for cooking custards, puddings, and herbal teas. These leaves are also weaved for our reusable gift tote bag!
*Map it out- Old maps are great for gift wrapping. You can also mark favorite spots or place stickers on cities where you’ve traveled together!
*Gift your gift- Wrap your gift with another one! Use creative packaging like scarves, blankets, buckets, or wicker baskets that mom will use again.
*Use household items- Instead of throwing away old wallpaper, magazines, and shopping bags, make a collage for wrapping.
*Natural toppers- Instead of buying plastic baubles, top with natural flowers, leaves, or even cinnamon sticks!
Only 2 Days left to purchase a Scandle in April! This month $1 of each sale is supporting the Arbor Day Foundation.
Springtime is notorious for detoxification. We’ve all heard about cleansing your body to promote a healthy lifestyle and contribute to overall well-being but what about detoxifying your environment? Your environment affects your mind, body, and emotions. Therefore, it is important to remove stressful factors and rid your environment of toxins!
Here are 7 tips to detoxify your environment:
*Avoid cooking food in plastic- Cooking in plastic made with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) can be very harmful. Use iron, glass, or ceramic pots/containers to prepare your meals.
*Use safe personal care products- Check the labels on your shampoo, soap, lotion, and cosmetics. Natural ingredients are usually those you can pronounce!
*Throw out the fabric softener- Toxins in fabric softener can cause respiratory problems, headaches, and insomnia . Opt for natural herbal sachets instead.
*Filter your water- If consuming tap water, make sure you filter the water to remove lead and aluminum.
*No smoking!- Do not allow smoking inside your home. Second hand smoke can cause the same diseases as direct smoking.
*Take control of your emotions- Ban dramatic friends or co-workers from your personal space, you don’t need unnecessary stress!
*Decrease electronic use- Power off the cell phone, laptop, stereo, and television and take time to meditate or read.
Scandles are also a great way to detoxify your environment and decrease stress! Purchase in April and we’ll contribute $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation!
Its that time of year to get organized and clean our houses top to bottom! This year, ditch the harsh chemical products for more environmentally friendly options.
Here are 6 tips for Green Spring Cleaning:
*Make your own green cleaner- head over to thedailygreen for nontoxic cleaning recipes.
*Donate- instead of throwing away old clothing and toys, donate to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army.
*Organize without plastic!- instead of turning to plastic storage containers, use baskets, cloth bags, or decorative cardboard boxes.
*Skip the paper towels- use reusable towels and sponges
*Look for safe cleaners -if you decide to buy a cleaner make sure it is plant-based and biodegradable
*Open windows- Ditch the air air fresheners and keep the windows open to increase air circulation and add natural fragrance
Less than 5 days to purchase your Scandle for April! This month we’re contributing $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation.
After eating my Easter candy, I couldn’t bring myself to throw away my 20 plastic eggs. It’s Earth Month! I can just imagine them sitting in a landfill somewhere for years. There are always other options than contributing to waste!
Here are 5 ideas for recycling your eggs:
*Use the eggs for storing snacks in lunch boxes- They are the perfect size for raisins or gold fish!
*Store them for next year- Save money and produce less waste by reusing eggs year after year.
*Make an Easter Wreath- Get family and friends involved in decorating. Find a step by step guide here.
*Donate your eggs- Drop off the eggs at churches or community centers for their yearly Easter egg hunts.
*Use the eggs for household storage- Great for storing beads, push pins, or rubber bands.
How do you recycle your Easter eggs?
Earth Day is finally here! Celebrate by planting a tree, visiting a park, eating local, or even staying in a “green” hotel! Also, many businesses are offering great deals to celebrate the occasion.
Check out these 10 Earth Day Deals:
*Anthropologie is giving free Earth Day workshops for kids!
*The Disney Store is giving away free resuable shopping bag when you bring in 5 plastic shopping bags.
*Travelocity is offering green hotels on sale for up to 40% off.
*All National Parks are offering free admission!
*Lowe’s is giving away free trees if you’re on of the first 500 people to visit your local Lowe’s store.
*Fresh & Easy is offering a free canvas bag with any $20 purchase.
*Walgreens is refilling your printer cartridge for only $1 and giving a 22% discount on green products.
Celebrate Earth Day with Scandle! During the month of April we’re contributing $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation!
Switch Your Candles. When you light candles on Earth Day, make sure they are safe for the environment! Most traditional candles are made with paraffin, a petroleum based product. Paraffin contains dangerous toxins and carcinogens which are harmful for you and the environment and produce soot that coats walls, ceilings, and furniture. A much healthier alternative is a soy based candle like the Scandle Body Massage Candle. Soy candles are clean burning, biodegradable, and water soluble. They also burn 50% longer than paraffin candles which is more cost effective! Also, make sure to check the packaging so that your aren’t contributing to waste!
Purchase a Scandle this month and we will contribute $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation! Remember to celebrate Arbor Day on April 29th!
Invest in Rechargeable Batteries. Ditching disposable batteries is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Rechargeable batteries reduce impact on nonrenewable resources, air, and water pollution. By investing in rechargeable batteries, you’re contributing to less waste and reducing the energy required for transportation and packaging! Unlike alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Visit Call2Recycle to find a recycling location near you.
In honor of Earth Month, we’re contributing $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation! Have you purchased your Scandle for April?
Green Your Car. Our automobiles have a huge impact on the environment. Here are some quick tips to make your car more environmentally friendly:
*Carpool- Going to the same place? Ride with a friend or co-worker! This will cut down on fuel, emissions, and save you money!
*Inflate your tires- Low tire pressure contributes to low gas mileage.
*Drive at a constant, slower speed- This will decrease the amount of fuel your engine uses and produce less emissions.
*Plan your route- Plan out your stops for the day in advance so you aren’t acquiring unnecessary mileage. This will also save fuel and cut your CO2 emissions
*Don’t leave your engine running- If you’re going to sit in that parking lot for more than 5 minutes, turn your engine off.
What eco-tips have you tried for Earth Month? Don’t forget to purchase a Scandle in April. We’re contributing $1 of each sale to the Arbor Day Foundation! Shop all products here.
