Earth Day Should Be Everyday.
We care about Mother Earth here at Betsy Frost Design. Many of the products, gifts and clothing we carry are all-natural, organic, or created from recycled or up-cycled materials—Even right down to our own gift wrap, packaging design, shopping bags and tissue paper.
We are truly passionate about the ideals and beliefs of the brands that we choose carefully and carry in our shop and on our website. Our blog would be very long to cover all, but here are a few examples:
GOOD EARTH CANDLES
Poured by hand in small batches in their barn in the town of Rowley, Massachusetts, these 100% pure soy candles are all infused with essential oils. Having soy as a base is a good thing—because soy is a lot better for you and the world than paraffin wax, which comes from petroleum, coal or oil shale.
The Benefits of Burning Soy
Soy candles are affordable – Beeswax is also an alternative to paraffin wax, but it is very expensive. Soy wax is made from renewable resources, and they only use 100-percent pure soy wax from soybean crops grown on farms in the USA. Soy wax is all-natural – Soy wax is not made from petroleum, like paraffin candles. Burning soy candles does not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere. Soy candles last longer – Soy candles can last up to 50% longer than paraffin candles. Soy candles produce about 90% less soot that paraffin candles. Soot from paraffin candles is very unhealthy and will eventually coat your walls and furniture.
It’s More Than Soy that Makes a Good Earth Candle Wholesome
Their soy is cultivated without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Also, their candles contain no added dyes, chemicals or preservatives. Right down to the wicks – Good Earth candles use hand-spun, paper-core natural cotton wicks that are free from lead and zinc. You can be assured that you are buying a quality, hand-made product.
HENRIETTE STEFFENSEN OF COPENHAGEN - The NO WASTE CARDIGAN
HENRIETTE STEFFENSEN OF COPENHAGEN
Designer Henriette Steffensen is paying respect to resources, and re-uses and recycles everything possible, whether it is worn out clothes or leftovers from the dining table. The company has created clothing with a NO WASTE label where the design is limited to what leftover materials they have, making the creative process very interesting (and the clothing as well)! You truly end up with a true LIMITED EDITION!
Blue Canoe Organic Clothing For Women - Eco-Conscious Fashion Made on the USA
A women-owned and run company, creating organic clothing that fits the way women really live.
100% Natural Organic and Cotton Fiber
Natural fibers, natural comfort, natural beauty. Organic cotton and organic bamboo are the hallmark of Blue Canoe—the heart of everything they do. Simply put, they’re good for the world. Their cotton and bamboo are grown without harmful pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Then, only the most gentle, nontoxic dyes are used, so plants, animals and people are protected. The result? Fabrics that are inherently soft, fluid and breathable, even in the warmest weather. All of their clothing is plant based. They don't use petroleum derived fabrics such as polyester or nylon that rely on oil and pollute the planet.
Sustainable Organic Bamboo
Bamboo is the ultimate sustainable crop. It’s very fast growing, and renewable. It requires no pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation. It causes no soil erosion and reduces runoff. Bamboo can yield 20 times more fiber than trees and regenerates without plowing or replanting. It can be grown on soil that is damaged by overgrazing. Bamboo produces 30% more oxygen than trees thereby reducing carbon dioxide that causes global warming.
Beeline Skincare Products on the shelf at Betsy Frost Design
BEELINE SKIN CARE
Susan Lanphear, the founder of Beeline created the line of hypoallergenic skin care products and eco-friendly containers after working as a chemist in research and development. She developed sensitivities from the chemicals she was using and couldn't find any body care products that didn't irritate her skin. So she began experimenting with creams and soaps using ingredients found mostly in nature. Honey and beeswax quickly became her materials of choice. Susan is now passionate about preserving the earth and its bounty.
Now a small, privately owned company located in New Hampshire, they create natural skin care products using local beeswax and honey. Being conscientious about preserving the earth and its bounty, all of their body care products are made using only the highest quality natural ingredients, free from genetically-modified ingredients, parabens, petro-chemicals, synthetic fragrances and dyes.Their products are also hypoallergenic and have marvelous healing and moisturizing properties thanks to the remarkable quality of pure honey. Beeline Skin Care packaging is simple yet elegant, appealing to both women and men. They are a proud member of the NH Bee Keepers Association which advocates for the protection of the honeybee. They donate a portion of our profits to the Honey Bee Research Fund.
Eco-Friendly Features: Paraben Free, GMO Free, Dye Free, Petro-chemical Free
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