Comments for Behind the Scenes - 302designs http://www.302designs.com/blog Organic T-Shirts, Unique Clothing Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:08:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Wedding Bells by Dream Green Weddings http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2299 Dream Green Weddings Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:26:43 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2299 Finding authentic green wedding favors isn't always easy. Couples can shop with eco-confidence at http://green-wedding.net. Plus, check out the blog for weekly green wedding inspiration. Thanks for sharing! Finding authentic green wedding favors isn’t always easy. Couples can shop with eco-confidence at http://green-wedding.net. Plus, check out the blog for weekly green wedding inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Wedding Bells by Helen Driscoll http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2293 Helen Driscoll Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:05:56 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2293 Hi April, Paper has only been made out of trees for 125 years. Before that, it was made out of old clothes. Organic cotton and hemp. For like, 2000 years. (for hemp - cotton about 300 years). The Gutenberg and King James bibles were printed on hempen rag paper. I know, I used to catalogue rare books. Only 3-5% of the paper in the US has recycled content. Only 2 mills in the US make a handsome, 100% PCW paper. One mill almost went bankrupt last year. Most of the fiber Americans recycle curbside, gets shipped to China and India. There was a fabulous company that grew organic colored cotton in the 1990's -- and paper was made from the trim. They went bankrupt. A paper invite vs an email is a false choice. Does that mean that if you use a "paper" invite, you are an environmental sinner? There are amazing companies who have been in the trenches for years, trying to convert papermaking BACK to sustainable practices and change the market. There are amazingly gorgeous papers made from postharvest waste, old clothes and 100% PCW recycled paper. This is a win/win instead of a false choice. Grandma and Aunt and Uncle are thrilled by a totally gorgeous invite -- and amazed when they learn it is green. Bratty trendy cousin is miffed that you sent something so stylish and green. Plus, people will be eager and overjoyed to witness your wedding that is so beautiful and so green. We've worked with about 30,000 couples over the past 15 years creating green and DIY weddings. Best to you in your planning :) Helen Driscoll Invitesite.com Hi April,
Paper has only been made out of trees for 125 years. Before that, it was made out of old clothes. Organic cotton and hemp. For like, 2000 years. (for hemp - cotton about 300 years). The Gutenberg and King James bibles were printed on hempen rag paper. I know, I used to catalogue rare books.

Only 3-5% of the paper in the US has recycled content. Only 2 mills in the US make a handsome, 100% PCW paper. One mill almost went bankrupt last year. Most of the fiber Americans recycle curbside, gets shipped to China and India.
There was a fabulous company that grew organic colored cotton in the 1990’s — and paper was made from the trim. They went bankrupt.

A paper invite vs an email is a false choice. Does that mean that if you use a “paper” invite, you are an environmental sinner?
There are amazing companies who have been in the trenches for years, trying to convert papermaking BACK to sustainable practices and change the market. There are amazingly gorgeous papers made from postharvest waste, old clothes and 100% PCW recycled paper. This is a win/win instead of a false choice. Grandma and Aunt and Uncle are thrilled by a totally gorgeous invite — and amazed when they learn it is green. Bratty trendy cousin is miffed that you sent something so stylish and green. Plus, people will be eager and overjoyed to witness your wedding that is so beautiful and so green.
We’ve worked with about 30,000 couples over the past 15 years creating green and DIY weddings.

Best to you in your planning :)
Helen Driscoll
Invitesite.com

]]> Comment on Wedding Bells by Green Bride Guide http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2292 Green Bride Guide Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:17:23 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/12/05/wedding-bells/#comment-2292 I would also encourage couples to work with local, eco-friendly companies whenever possible. The Green Bride Guide's free directory is the largest database of vetted green wedding professionals in North America. Support the local economy and go green! I would also encourage couples to work with local, eco-friendly companies whenever possible. The Green Bride Guide’s free directory is the largest database of vetted green wedding professionals in North America. Support the local economy and go green!

]]> Comment on Blog Day 2007 by My Travel Blog http://www.302designs.com/blog/2007/08/31/blog-day-2007/#comment-1917 My Travel Blog Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:37:20 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2007/08/31/blog-day-2007/#comment-1917 great post!! Thanks for sharing this valuable links to us... keep on posting... great post!! Thanks for sharing this valuable links to us… keep on posting…

]]> Comment on What does “302″ mean? by Melissa http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/06/03/what-does-302-mean/#comment-1595 Melissa Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:13:20 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/06/03/what-does-302-mean/#comment-1595 What a great story! I love 302! What a great story! I love 302!

]]> Comment on Energy Boosters by Sweatshop-Free Eco T-Shirts from 302designs | T-Shirt Insight http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/01/13/energy-boosters/#comment-1507 Sweatshop-Free Eco T-Shirts from 302designs | T-Shirt Insight Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:01:53 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2009/01/13/energy-boosters/#comment-1507 [...] Having routed around the site a bit I also found some tips on their blog to give yourself an Energy Boost. [...] […] Having routed around the site a bit I also found some tips on their blog to give yourself an Energy Boost. […]

]]> Comment on What are you afraid of today? by Dave http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/10/15/what-are-you-afraid-of-today/#comment-1489 Dave Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:25:00 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/10/15/what-are-you-afraid-of-today/#comment-1489 @Global Positive you're welcome :) Btw, I love the mission statement of your company: "The purpose of Global Positive is to up lift up our hearts and minds with positive news. " Nice! @Global Positive you’re welcome :) Btw, I love the mission statement of your company: “The purpose of Global Positive is to up lift up our hearts and minds with positive news. ” Nice!

]]> Comment on What are you afraid of today? by Global Positive http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/10/15/what-are-you-afraid-of-today/#comment-1480 Global Positive Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:41:55 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/10/15/what-are-you-afraid-of-today/#comment-1480 “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Great saying & this is gonna be my status message hereafter. Thanks for such a great post. “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Great saying & this is gonna be my status message hereafter. Thanks for such a great post.

]]> Comment on Happy Holidays by Happy Holidays, Again! » Poetic, Inspirational Living http://www.302designs.com/blog/2007/12/06/happy-holidays/#comment-1289 Happy Holidays, Again! » Poetic, Inspirational Living Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:46:27 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2007/12/06/happy-holidays/#comment-1289 [...] year, I posted a list of things you could do to make the most of the holiday season.  This year, I thought it might be fun to add to the list with some new [...] […] year, I posted a list of things you could do to make the most of the holiday season.  This year, I thought it might be fun to add to the list with some new […]

]]> Comment on What does “302″ mean? by Dave http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/06/03/what-does-302-mean/#comment-1283 Dave Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:15:07 +0000 http://www.302designs.com/blog/2008/06/03/what-does-302-mean/#comment-1283 @Dave thx for chiming in! Btw, read your blog post and I LOOOVE what you've done. Very cool. everyone check it out: http://dadtobootcamp.wordpress.com/ @Dave thx for chiming in! Btw, read your blog post and I LOOOVE what you’ve done. Very cool. everyone check it out: http://dadtobootcamp.wordpress.com/

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