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		<title>Going green: Tree-free wedding invitations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Green Field Paper, it's all about style and environmental responsibility.  They offer a beautiful array of wedding invitations, all made from 100% natural and recycled materials. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/index.cfm">Green Field Paper</a>, it&#8217;s all about style and environmental responsibility.  They offer a beautiful array of wedding invitations, using both handmade paper and machine made hemp paper. Or, if you&#8217;re into the <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/celebritology/2009/02/celeb_wedding_trends_invitatio.html?hpid=smartliving">celebrity wedding trends</a> you can follow the likes of  Alicia Silverstone and husband Christopher Jarecki, who sent out invites printed on Green Field Paper&#8217;s famous 100% recycled paper embedded with seeds. Once the wedding took place, guests could plant the paper and add a little more greenery to our planet! Now isn&#8217;t that awesome?</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>Our <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/wedding_paper.asp">wedding collection</a> combines the most environmentally friendly ingredients with modern design and centuries-old papermaking techniques. The combination of fine Artisan-crafted papers with distinctive designs lends a unique flair to each and every invitation ensuring that they are exceptional and inviting. Choose from the classic panel card, fold-over with natural deckle or the All In One which does not require any envelopes. Our progressive designs can be adapted to all formats and customized in any color combination. We specialize in individual, personalized attention and will work with you to create a memorable invitation for your unique celebration.</em>&#8221;</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a sampling of <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/index.cfm">Green Field Paper</a>&#8216;s gorgeous wedding invitations and announcements. Visit their site for more lovely options, all made from 100% natural and recycled materials.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/ECFpG-xNqmx-wpVyD-Sunflower%20Small%20Invite%20Thumbnail.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/ECFpG-xNqmx-wpVyD-Sunflower%20Small%20Invite%20Thumbnail.jpg" class="alignnone" width="150" height="211" /></a> <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/jCYwM-Syqmi-NMYpT-small%20invite%20blue%20lotus%20thumbnail.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/jCYwM-Syqmi-NMYpT-small%20invite%20blue%20lotus%20thumbnail.jpg" class="alignnone" width="150" height="207" /></a> <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/FkJuk-ELwoC-sTREY-Brown%20Flower%20Invite%20Thumbnail.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/FkJuk-ELwoC-sTREY-Brown%20Flower%20Invite%20Thumbnail.jpg" class="alignnone" width="150" height="210" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/rIEUS-spYql-EvpsO-All%20in%20One%20Blue%20Flowers%20Thumbnail.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/rIEUS-spYql-EvpsO-All%20in%20One%20Blue%20Flowers%20Thumbnail.jpg" class="alignnone" width="200" height="550" /></a> <a href="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/oQhge-oBjHL-cSKnC-All%20in%20One%20lanterns%20stitchedwith%20blur%20thumb.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.greenfieldpaper.com/asccustompages/thumbnails/oQhge-oBjHL-cSKnC-All%20in%20One%20lanterns%20stitchedwith%20blur%20thumb.jpg" class="alignnone" width="200" height="545" /></a></p>
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		<title>Branch: A wedding registry for Sustainable Living</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dena</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a bride looking for eco-friendly ways to stock your new home? Branch is a website that specializes in sustainable living and has a wedding registry! Branch believes that products should be made in the most environmentally-responsible way possible. Here's a glimpse at their beautiful, sustainable items for your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bath, and more!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.planetpinkngreen.com/remember-the-four-fs-in-planning-a-sustainable-wedding/" target="_blank">Planet Pink n Green</a> called my attention to an amazing site called <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index" target="_blank">Branch</a>, that specializes in sustainable living <em>and </em>has a wedding registry! Branch <span class="style2">believes that products should be made in the most environmentally-responsible way possible, and that the best way to promote this practice is to do it in the marketplace. </span></p>
<p class="style2" style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>Just as the willingness of a once-small number of consumers to seek out (and occasionally pay a premium for) organic produce is now changing the face of food production and consumption, we believe that we – and more importantly, you – can drive meaningful change in the world’s product-consumption habits, purchase by purchase.</em></p>
<p class="style2">Factors that make a product &#8220;sustainable&#8221; are assessed as follows:</p>
<p class="style2"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong class="style4">1.</strong> The materials used must be environmentally responsible </span>(recycled and/or recyclable, organic, biodegradable, non-toxic).</p>
<p class="style2"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong class="style4">2.</strong> The manufacturing process must be ecologically sound</span> (efficient use of energy, materials and other resources, such as <span class="style2">using a renewable energy source).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong class="style4">3.</strong> The labor employed must be treated fairly and provided safe, healthy conditions in which to work.</span> (Must come from fairly-traded sources or low-impact sources such as FSC-certified forests).</p>
<p>Check out some of the beautiful, environmentally responsible objects available at Branch, including <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=2" target="_blank">furniture</a>, such as this chair made of 100% recycled plastic, and room divider hand-made from FSC-certified wood and cotton rope:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/cohd_RD4_black_side_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/cohd_RD4_black_side_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/emil_piasa_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/emil_piasa_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>Looking for some pretty objects to liven up your decor? Try these<strong> <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=389">Bubble Pitcher + Cups</a></strong><br />
made from recycled glass stock, processed using wind power. Or treat your feet to the <strong> <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=30&amp;products_id=277">Seat Slice: Pink</a> </strong>rug, handmade from 100% virgin wool felt.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/esqu_bubble_pitcher+cups_bl_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/esqu_bubble_pitcher+cups_bl_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/zigz_seat_slice_pink_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/zigz_seat_slice_pink_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>For your <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7" target="_blank">kitchen</a>, I love these 100% organically-grown bamboo bowls and serving pieces!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bamb_lacq_bowls_lg_08_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bamb_lacq_bowls_lg_08_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bamb_curvy_servers_colors_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bamb_curvy_servers_colors_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>If you are having an event that requires disposable paper goods, try these <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=365" target="_blank">biodegradable </a>options:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/branch_biodeg_sample_kit_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/branch_biodeg_sample_kit_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/large/bamb_veneerware_utensils_LRG.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/large/bamb_veneerware_utensils_LRG.jpg" alt="" width="211" height="211" /></a></p>
<p>Want some decorative <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=29" target="_blank">pillows</a>? Here are a few pretty options, made from hand-stitched linen and cotton or 100% reclaimed ultra-suede:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/trans_embroidered_pillow_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/trans_embroidered_pillow_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/galy_pillow_14_fjord_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/galy_pillow_14_fjord_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>Dress up your <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=8" target="_blank">bed </a>in a 320 thread count, organically grown, cotton duvet, printed with non-toxic water-based dyes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/amen_cove_cream_moss_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/amen_cove_cream_moss_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a> <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/amen_willow_cream_cocoa_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/amen_willow_cream_cocoa_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>What wedding registry would be complete without a few sets of <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=9" target="_blank">towels</a>? At Branch, you get to wrap yourself in 100% sustainably harvested beech wood fibers! 9 pretty colors to choose from!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bonj_towels_chocolate_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bonj_towels_chocolate_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bonj_towels_cayenne_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/bonj_towels_cayenne_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>Start growing your own plants, spices, and veges! Get started with Branch&#8217;s &#8220;Egg plants&#8221; and &#8220;Garden in a Bag&#8221; options, including basil, oregano, chives, sage, red pepper, lavender, mint, dill, strawberry, parsley, English Thyme, and cilantro.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/eggling_basil_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/eggling_basil_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/ptsh_dill_grow_MED.jpg"><img class="alignnone" src="http://www.branchhome.com/images/medium/ptsh_dill_grow_MED.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<p>Some of the items pictured are pricey, but there is a page for <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=27" target="_blank">Gifts under $30</a> and <a href="http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=18" target="_blank">Gifts under $100</a>. Happy Shopping!</p>
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