Green living:

Where do we begin when seeking to live more lightly on the earth? What principles should we follow as we make dozens of small decisions each day to reduce our environmental impact and increase our beneficial impact?

Living green means making choices in our day-to-day lives that enhance, rather than just reduce, our impact on the environment, and that move us in the direction of a sustainable lifestyle-one that is ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just, and humane. A sustainable lifestyle fits with the cycles of nature, has a sound economic base, and respects human, animal and plant life. Impacts of that lifestyle do not compromise the ability of future generations to lead a healthy, quality life. These practices can save us money and time while improving our health and overall quality of life.

How does Earthbound Creations fall into the category of living green? Low-impact living reduces environmental and social impacts by using a product or service and by adopting a behavior that: Is derived from plants

• Hemp fabric - Is organically grown, sustainably produced
• Organic cotton - Is locally/regionally produced
• Locally manufactured products - Is socially responsible
• Products made without sweatshop, child, or slave labor
• Living wages paid to producers under a fair-trade label
• Investments in/purchases from socially responsible companies