Thursday, September 19, 2013

Thrifty Thursday Finds

Beautiful, Funky Organic Tees*

Images Courtesy - Samtana & Do You Speak Green



Clockwise from Left
  • 1-5 - Organic T-shirts from Samtana, ranging from Rs. 499 - 599/-
  • 6-12 - Organic T-shirts from Do You Speak Green, ranging from Rs. 670 - 895/-
 *Thrifty Thursday Finds is not sponsored post

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Micro Garden - Organic Food From Pot to Plate

When I started my journey of being organic & green, I was in a hurry to do it. I would dream that I am some kind of organic diva who just waves her hand (or maybe broom) and pronto her world changes to organic. Her entire family is eating, wearing, sleeping organic. Everyday she rustles up delicious organic food, wears organic and struts her way through life while everyone is awestruck at her prowness.

But, sadly that is not how life runs. It is difficult to make others believe in something that you strongly believe in. And moreover, utter the word green (and unless it is green salad), you will be considered the jhola chhap treehugger moron who is just babbling from his/her high ground. So when the reality hit me, I decided to take baby steps. I have been incorporating small things in my 'green' life starting from my kitchen.

Another dream of mine has been constant supply of organic veggies. Oh, how I wish, I had a big garden/farm brimming with all types of organic veggies and I go and pluck them and cook delicious meals. Alas, this too is not possible, when we live in urban jungle with only a small balcony to get air and sun. And I know that this the common complain of all those with green thumbs.

But then I came across something called 'microgreen gardening', and am going to give it a go. Microgreens are herbs/greens which are harvested when they are quite young. They usually take less space and, from what I have read, are super easy to grow on your window sill or balcony.

Two or more plants can be grown together

 Some more inspiration. Recycle your soft drink bottles to grow your veggies.




 Or go vertical like this




Are you growing your food on your balcony? Share your pics with us. Send your garden/balcony pictures on ecoliciouslyorganic@gmail.com and I shall share them here.


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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Thrifty Thursday Finds - Elephant Poo Paper Products

Since we are celebrating our beloved Elephant God, I am bringing to you today products made of Elephant Poo!!! Yes you read it right. And to quote the manufacturer - 'No, they don't smell of Poo'

 Manufacturer - Haathi Chaap
You can buy these products from itokri.com*

Clockwise from left
  • Set of four coasters made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 59.69/-
  • Toilet paper roll in form of notepad made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 199.69/-
  • Bottle bag made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 74.69/-
  • Collapsible card photo frame made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 59.69/-
  • Ludo made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 360/- (available at ecotokri.com) 
  •  Poom freshner - a magnet based elephant cut freshner made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 199.69/-
  •  Poodminton made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 199.69/-
  • Fridge magnet made of Elephant dung paper - Rs. 75/-
*Thrifty Thursday Finds is not sponsored post

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Eco Friendly Ganesha Anyone?

Isn't it ironic that the puja of 'Vighnaharta' becomes a 'vighna' for our waters and environment. So, lets make our own small significant difference this year, and give our beloved God some breathing space by not choking 'Him' and our environment in POP (Plaster of Paris).

Here are some websites which have resources on where to buy eco-friendly Ganesha
  • http://www.handcraft.co.in
  • http://www.ecoganesha.org
  • http://parisaraganapati.net
  •  http://e-coexist.com

Ganpati Bappa Maurya!!!

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Happy Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi

Tomorrow is Hartalika Teej, celebrated mostly in Bihar, Jharkhand, U.P & M.P. As I was making the preparations of Teej, my eyes fell on Lac bangles (or laah ki chudi) which is an integral part of all auspicious events. 

I began to think, why lac? Why is it considered pure? Did some quick consulting with Dr. Google and found that - 'Lac is a clay-like material which is moulded in hot kilns-like places to make these bangles. Lac is a resinous secretion of Lac-producing insects such as Laccifer lacca, Carteria lacca and Tachardia lacca. These plant-sucking insects colonize on the branches of host trees to produce scarlet resinous pigment. Later the coated branches of the host trees are cut and harvested as sticklac. These sticklac are crushed, sieved and washed several times to remove impurities.

So probably this makes lac eco-friendly and probably that is why it is considered 'Pure'. Guess our ancestors were more environment friendly :)

Now lac is being used to make lots of other jeweleries too which are widely available. So go 'designer' or 'desi', shine bright this festival season with lac bangles. 
 Wishing you all a very Happy Teej and Ganesh Chathurthi.




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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Thrifty Thursday Finds - For Tea And Coffee Lovers

Some organic options for Tea and coffee lovers (other than the most popular Organic Tulsi Tea).
All these products are online finds.


Clockwise from Left
  • Darjeeling Green Tea from NatualMantra (Rs. 500/-)
  •  Numi Organic Tea Jasmine Green from NatualMantra (Rs. 350/-)
  • 24 Letter Mantra Organic Green Tea from NatualMantra (Rs. 120/-)
  • Chamong Organic Chocolate Romance - flavoured black tea from Ecotokri (Rs. 160/-) 
  • Madhuban Naturals Pomegranate tea with hers from NatualMantra (Rs. 250/-) - though it says natural, it claims to be grown as per Vedic Organic Cultivation Method
  • Conscious Food Filter Coffee from NatualMantra (Rs. 99/-) 
  • Down to Earth Organic Coffee Powder from Ecotokri (Rs. 260/-) 
  • Organic Chamomile Tea with Lavender from NatualMantra (Rs. 575/-) 
  • Organic Lemon Splash flavoured Green Tea from Ecotokri (Rs. 130/-)
  • Organic Rooibos Tea from NatualMantra (Rs. 350/-)
  • Last Forest Pure Nilgiri Filter Coffee from NatualMantra (Rs. 250/-) 
  • Organic Arabica Filter Coffee from Ecotokri (Rs. 185/-) 
 *Thrifty Thursday Finds is not sponsored post

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Recycling is Passe.....Lets Upcycle!!!

I came to know about Thunk's website by chance during one of my numerous google searches and immediately was intrigued by it. It sells upcycled products.

But before delving further into the post, lets first understand what is the difference between 'Recycle' and 'Upcycle'.





Thunk manufactures goods from non-biodegradable waste material that usually finds its way in landfills. And not only Thunk, but I found another website, greenthegap, which also sells upcycled materials. And no, these are not boring products which only 'the treehugger kind' uses, but these are vibrant colourful products. Check them out.

Recycled Tetrapack Stationery Case from Thunk

Sling Bag made of Polythene Cover from Thunk 



































  

















































Clutch made of Recycled Tyre Tube from Greenthegap



Brooke Clutch made of Recycled Rubber and Waste Cloth from Greenthegap


Hancrafted Potli made from Discarded Fabric from Greenthegap

Have you upcycled any product? Share with us.

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