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A Pendant That’s Truly The Bomb
A Pendant That’s Truly The Bomb Bomb shellsThe Peace Dove necklace is quite literally the bomb. Each one is handmade out of bombshell casings from Cambodia and sell for $45 through Ten Thousand Villages (www.tenthousandvillages.com). The Cambodian Fair Trade artisan group Rajana purchases the casings from the Halo Trust organisation, a non-governmental…
Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience
Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience By Sarah Melody In places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, Teri Scully has met some remarkable artisans who began with nothing and used their crafting skills to improve their lot in life and that of their family. As director of merchandising foIn places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and…
Tap Water Bottle Eco-friendly, Inexpensive, Cool Looking
Tap Water Bottle Eco-friendly, Inexpensive, Cool Looking Clear glass reusable and portable Tap Water BottleIf you’re trying to break some old habits, such as buying bottled water, or any bottled beverage for that matter, Canadian company Tap Water Bottle is offering a fun and environmentally friendly alternative — a refillable, reusable clear glass bottle…
Rwandan Widows Sew Snazzy Organic Pajamas
Rwandan Widows Sew Snazzy Organic Pajamas Dreamyz employees work at Centre Cesar Community Centre in Kimironko, Rwanda: photo credit Bernard LerouxDreamyz Loungewear sells some snazzy looking pajamas for men and women that will ensure you sleep well in more ways than one. Purchasers can rest easy that the online retailer is helping former Rwandan war…
Green Ice: NHL’s Andrew Ference Inspires Hockey’s Environmental Challenge
Green Ice: NHL’s Andrew Ference Inspires Hockey’s Environmental Challenge Andrew Ference: photo courtesy of NHLPASportsnet.ca describes Andrew Ference of the Boston Bruins as “Fearless. Displays terrific hockey sense. Can log a ton of icetime. Loves to hit.” He is a leader who takes care of his own end and looks out for his teammates. Off the ice, he…
Jann Arden’s Tour Supports Literacy
Jann Arden’s Tour Supports Literacy Award-winning recording artist Jann Arden is giving partial proceeds from her extensive 27-date Canadian tour to Canwest Raise-A-Reader, a literacy awareness and fundraising initiative started in 1997 by Dennis Skulsky, publisher of The Vancouver Sun. It became a national campaign in 2002 via CanWest Global…
Pet Heroes: Purina Builds Legacy of Pet Care Beyond Food
Pet Heroes: Purina Builds Legacy of Pet Care Beyond Food