Aveda and Earth Day

Today is Earth Day, and because I studied cosmetology at an Aveda Institute, I thought it was only fair that I dedicate this posting to a leader in sustainability in the beauty industry.<br /><br />Aveda produces hair and skin products that are as organic as possible, ensuring that the manufacturing of the product will be the least harmful to the planet  and the best for the consumer.  Aveda's mission statement is truly inspirational, and I feel a lot of beauty companies can follow their example, especially this Earth Day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPkBNx8PDMf08RLQJFecgr_HXFpJ6vgZ_hmPxDHq2TIEoR4141_2lVRlMD6IHJ4SsBVImoSb-AuprB7cDYqH3yyUVaeaY-ltbaycrP8GiXSwFj95uqz9-S2bsjJWH2dVG8LuPCrvoQpE/s1600/aveda+mission.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPkBNx8PDMf08RLQJFecgr_HXFpJ6vgZ_hmPxDHq2TIEoR4141_2lVRlMD6IHJ4SsBVImoSb-AuprB7cDYqH3yyUVaeaY-ltbaycrP8GiXSwFj95uqz9-S2bsjJWH2dVG8LuPCrvoQpE/s400/aveda+mission.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Aveda clearly has as strong passion for the Earth's well-being, and with that they put so much of their energy into Earth Month.  Since 1999, Aveda has raised more than $18.8 million dollars to help protect the Earth and it's people. They have created a <span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aveda-Light-Way-Lavender-Candle/dp/B001VY0UGI?ie=UTF8&tag=stephp1012&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Aveda Light the Way Lavender Candle </a> where 100% of the profits go towards protecting clean water.  Here is an inspiring video of the impact of this candle and clean water.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/do5ZX3w4w9I?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span>Aveda has contributed to allowing over 550,000 people<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=stephp1012&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001VY0UGI" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /> to now have access to clean water.  Aveda has become a true leader in raising funds and awareness of clean water, among many other causes. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span>Aveda is more than a beauty product manufacturer, they are here to support the environment and to guarantee that we have the best products while minimizing our environmental footprint. They have created amazing relationships with indigenous cultures, purchasing their ingredients from local farmers, using recyclable packaging and even creating a hairspray (<span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/AVEDA-Aveda-CONTROL-HAIR-SPRAY/dp/B0016JA07M?ie=UTF8&tag=stephp1012&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Air Control Hair Spray</a>)<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=stephp1012&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0016JA07M" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span>that has a net zero impact on the Earth's climate. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ix-YdVtoLBg?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><br /><span>Learn more about Aveda and all of the amazing things they have done for this beautiful planet at <a href="http://www.aveda.com/aboutaveda/index.tmpl">About Aveda</a>,  And check out their truly inspiring videos about their partnerships with other cultures...it will open your minds.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-z_p8E7_r4?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="266" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F3CVdBvjmLs?feature=player_embedded" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div>

Aveda and Earth Day

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Green Is "In" This Earth Day

Green is "in" this Spring and it is appearing on the nails of everyone I see, from runway models to women walking up and down the streets. Muted greens and minty greens are all the rage, but if you have picked anything that remotely resembles a fashion magazine, then you know that already.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXYiV6l5TxUIgKABprkKdjr-cUAVJKq-xSgSyBhwANWFr8voFrtXARphTII6s5o47Py6vAfuexpDLxCBRM5tS10fzfF4FJTqTd9PFaXsBL2NM4NzwFea314YL3tMZ7zQyJsmimjTUbMg/s1600/polish+trend+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXYiV6l5TxUIgKABprkKdjr-cUAVJKq-xSgSyBhwANWFr8voFrtXARphTII6s5o47Py6vAfuexpDLxCBRM5tS10fzfF4FJTqTd9PFaXsBL2NM4NzwFea314YL3tMZ7zQyJsmimjTUbMg/s400/polish+trend+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So let's move onto something even bigger and greener this Earth Day...<br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxwRYMkD0mtxPNmM1qWXtp_SrfHLKXavgXUSl5X8mkhvBi6h43i99qrhST5ugILSjmsXEgKB-1nJL2kfnkFs5GIwBjMlmQgQsO0jFa98SXP-3Wg1zJXpheEWfKh7YwzTmRj54XewFiQ4/s1600/leather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxwRYMkD0mtxPNmM1qWXtp_SrfHLKXavgXUSl5X8mkhvBi6h43i99qrhST5ugILSjmsXEgKB-1nJL2kfnkFs5GIwBjMlmQgQsO0jFa98SXP-3Wg1zJXpheEWfKh7YwzTmRj54XewFiQ4/s320/leather.jpg" width="228" /></a>Eco-friendly shopping is becoming increasingly popular and people are becoming more environmentally aware of their actions and impact on our great green planet, and so are the designers.  Designers are now creating clothing and accessories that are eco-friendly, chic and stylish.  We have finally evolved from the earthy Birkenstocks and recycled Whole Foods bags to eco-friendly leather jackets made exclusively from plastic bottles and so much more.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">NY Fashion Week of 2011 saw a lot of eco-friendly elements incorporated into the designs.  Bodkin, Edun, Study By Tara St. James, and Organic by John Patrick were all featured in NYFW 2011, each with a goal of sustainability through impressive and sophisticated fashion. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5wQ4kbfwzVuwbt6XY_a9iYtAqzyZjdht6yj7fep2OL05-gS-b4I5mO8rWdvyXhOFGMDsJND1-DVlz7toLX6elpzxHCDOImmgBuVVTIQDQMsn5O4JUlbYDHL3c3IU3hoQCUUm6OfS2BQ/s1600/edun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5wQ4kbfwzVuwbt6XY_a9iYtAqzyZjdht6yj7fep2OL05-gS-b4I5mO8rWdvyXhOFGMDsJND1-DVlz7toLX6elpzxHCDOImmgBuVVTIQDQMsn5O4JUlbYDHL3c3IU3hoQCUUm6OfS2BQ/s320/edun.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Using vegetable-based dyes and organic cottons to promote sustainability, there is still a valid point to be made.  No matter how fashionable or trendy it may be, anything that we wear that is claiming to be eco-friendly or green can not be seen as a trend.  A trend comes and goes with each season, but sustainability means that our eco-friendly leather jacket can not go into the back of our closets just because that particular fashion statement is no longer trendy.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So if you are out shopping this Earth Day, look for something eco-friendly, you may be surprised (but you better wear it more than once!!)  If you are looking for hair care, turn to Aveda, who manufactures everything with 100% wind power and has been a leader in sustainability and environmental awareness. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For more eco-friendly fashion ideas, check out <a href="http://ethicalstyle.com/tag/energy/page/2/">Behind the Seams: The Ethical Style Blog</a> It has some fashion forward ideas that are emerging in the market with some great finds and even a cute purse that will charge your phone without looking like its made of solar panels (even though it is!) </div>

Green Is "In" This Earth Day

Green is "in" this Spring and it is appearing on the nails of everyone I see, from runway models to women walking up and down the ...

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