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Some of the ingredients in beauty products aren’t that pretty. U.S. researchers report that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care products are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors. Many products include plasticizers (chemicals that keep concrete soft), degreasers (used to get grime off auto parts), and surfactants (they reduce surface tension in water, like in paint and inks). Imagine what that does to your skin, and to the environment. WearEarth lip balms, sunscreens, and insect repellent do not use harmful ingredients and instead use specific plant and herbs to moisturize, protect, and improve skin quality.

You can avoid harmful chemicals when you use the information below, and audit your bathroom cupboard using this list of harmful ingredients:

1. BHA and BHT

Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other wildlife. Read more »

2. Coal tar dyes: p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as “CI” followed by a five digit number

In addition to coal tar dyes, natural and inorganic pigments used in cosmetics are also assigned Colour Index numbers (in the 75000 and 77000 series, respectively).

Look for p-phenylenediamine hair dyes and in other products colours listed as “CI” followed by five digits.¹ The U.S. colour name may also be listed (e.g. “FD&C Blue No. 1” or “Blue 1”). Potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with heavy metals toxic to the brain. Read more »

3. DEA-related ingredients

Used in creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. Can react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. Harmful to fish and other wildlife. Look also for related chemicals MEA and TEA. Read more »

4. Dibutyl phthalate

Used as a plasticizer in some nail care products. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant. Harmful to fish and other wildlife. Read more »

5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

Look for DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methenamine and quarternium-15. Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer. Read more »

6. Parabens

Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive functions. Read more »

7. Parfum (a.k.a. fragrance)

Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics — even in some products marketed as “unscented.” Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife. Read more »

8. PEG compounds

Used in many cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer. Also for related chemical propylene glycol and other ingredients with the letters “eth” (e.g., polyethylene glycol). Read more »

9. Petrolatum

Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. A petroleum product that can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which may cause cancer. Read more »

10. Siloxanes

Look for ingredients ending in “-siloxane” or “-methicone.” Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). Harmful to fish and other wildlife. Read more »

11. Sodium laureth sulfate

Used in foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer. Look also for related chemical sodium lauryl sulfate and other ingredients with the letters “eth” (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate). Read more »

12. Triclosan

Used in antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers and antiperspirants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and may contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Harmful to fish and other wildlife. Read more »

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Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is an all-natural vegetable oil derived from the jojoba bean. Actually a liquid wax, Jojoba is the carrier of choice for the perfumery industry because it does not oxidize or become rancid. An excellent moisturizer suitable for daily use, Jojoba Oil nourishes and revitalizes skin, relieves sunburn and can be used on hands, nails and hair. Jojoba Oil is remarkably similar to the natural sebum secreted by our own skin. 100% pure. Try it out today with the WearEarth Body Care products.

Kukui Nut Oil

Kukui nut oil has been used by the early Polynesians for generations to help soothe their skin from the effects of sun, wind and other natural elements. Kukui nut oil is a natural moisturizer full of antioxidants which helps skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dry & chapped skin. It is great for soothing the damaging effects of sunburn! Try it out on your lips today with the WearEarth Coconut Lime Lip Balm with SPF 25.

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I’ve discovered that going green by using reusable shopping bags, food bins, and baskets is simple and fun. As consumers we need to be conscious about what we spend our money and what we support. By using reusable bags, you are supporting a trend throughout the world to eliminate the use of single use plastic bags that are stuck in our environment and do harm to the planet. I will give you 50 reasons why to use reusable shopping bags and ask you to think about bringing a reusable to your next grocery trip.

WearEarth sponsors Green Drinks at The Green Room in Flagstaff, Arizona. Come out and see the premire of the film “Green Waste,” a locally produced film by high school students. Have questions about recycling? This is a great venue to find out about recycling programs for homes and businesses. See you there. 

June 6th, 2012 at 5:30 pm at The Green Room (15 N. Agassiz)

Check out the natural ingredients in our sun products. Coconut Lime Lip Balm that glides on your lip and fits perfectly in your pocket. Lemongrass & lavender sun protection that is non greasy and easy to apply. Children and adults love to apply it and cannot get enough of the scent!

Get it now at http://www.wearearth.com/store/en/8-body-care

Wearearth really loves working with local Arizona retailers in Flagstaff, Sedona, Verde Valley & Grand Canyon.

If you are interested in trying out our products and meeting our amazing local retailers, visit us in Arizona!

Mountain Sports - 24 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff

www.mountainsportsflagstaff.com

Winter Sun - Flagstaff - 107 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff

www.wintersun.com

Indian Gardens Oak Creek Market - 3951 N. 89A, Sedona

oakcreekmarket.com

Enchantment Resort - 525 Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona

www.enchantmentresort.com

Comfrey Leaf- An amazing herb that has amazing healing properties is used in our coconut lime lip balm and lemongrass sunscreen. 

One of the best of all tissue healing herbs is Comfrey. We have soaked injured areas in Comfrey tea, taken Comfrey internally and applied it in poultices with excellent results. It helps all kinds of tissues, muscles, bones, skin and membranes to heal more rapidly. Comfrey has a strong history of being used as an external application by itself or in poultices for the mending of wounds and broken bones. Comfrey has been called the “bone knitter.

The history of WearEarth, a family owned company. Visit us at Wearearth.com

I’m writing to thank you and WEAREARTH.com for your commitment to protecting the environment as a 1% For the Planet member and to inform you of two groundbreaking global environmental initiatives that may be of interest toyou. Both projects were announced at the opening plenary session of the Clinton Global Initiative and are run by the Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organization focused on it’s the mission of reducing plastic waste in ourocean. We are a 1% For the Planet non-profit partner, and you can learn more about us at our website: www.oceanrecov.org. 

The two projects we would like to make you aware are the following: 

1)   Global Alert – Floating Trash: a web-based platform thatuses citizen science and community reporting to create a global monitoring platform for hot spots of plastic debris within river systems and coastlines, enabling collective action to clean our waters and prevent waste from reaching the ocean.

2)   The Plastic Disclosure Project (PDP): an initiative to encourage the world’smajor corporate and institutional users of plastic to measure and report theirannual plastic footprint, supported by the socially responsible investment community.

Both of these high-impact projects are describedin detail below. 

GlobalAlert

To date, there are no global litter monitoring programs for the ocean. UNEP estimates that 70-80% of the world’s marine debris—and its negativeecosystem, economic, and communal impact—is generated from land-based sources. One of the main delivery mechanisms for marine debris to the ocean is from rivers, which act like arteries that carry plastic waste to our heart: the ocean.  

With our partners, including Ecolayers, Millennium Art, and the Baum Foundation, we are building a communication and action tool to reduce, and ultimately help stop, the flow of plastic waste. The specific focus of Global Alert is to provide an open web-based platform for the world’s river and coastal communities to monitor and report on trash hot spots in their waters, creating a global “Neighbourhood Watch” Program. The platform will be based on community knowledge and input that includes the ability to upload photos and video examples, water level information, and other data that allow alerts to be generated when “hot spots” are present. The objective of Global Alert is to inspire the prevention, capture, and recycling of waste before it makes its way to the ocean, while giving the global community an easy way to become engaged in a meaningful way that can help make a difference in their communities.

We have received initial commitments from a numberof organizations for support and outreach, including The Clinton Global Initiative, the Blackstone Ranch Institute, a variety of municipalities, river groups and NGOs worldwide who are committed to using the web-based program.     

The Plastic Disclosure Project (PDP)

The PDP, similar in concept to the Carbon Disclosure Project, is an investor-supported global initiative to encourage both companies and institutional users of plastic to measure and report their annual plastic footprint. The objectiveis to create annual management baseline metrics so that improvements can be made in the full product lifecycle, with potential to save costs, improve brand reputation, and decrease waste flow. By including plastic on the list of yearly voluntary reporting initiatives, along with carbon, water, and forest related products, investors and companies alike will be able to make better decisions that can benefit the long-term well being of various stakeholder groups.  

This project is unique because it is global in nature, yet does not involve legislative change, bans or taxes on products.  Its goal is to have producers and users really think of plastic in a different, more efficient way, so that products and material do not make their way into the ecosystem in the future.  You can read more about the PDP here: www.plasticdisclosure.org 

Included aresome recent press articles about Global Alert and the Plastic Disclosure Project. 

Green Biz – http://bit.ly/oceantrashcgi

NY Times - http://nyti.ms/awarenessofplastic

Again, we thank you for your commitment to the environment, and we are proud to be a part of the 1% For the Planet community with you. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Mike Mian

Project Manager, Ocean Recovery Alliance

If you are looking for a great way to get organized around your home, help the planet, and add some style and decor at the same time, then Wearearth reusable totes are a great choice. There is a large variety of color and size options to choose from in the WearEarth collection, and all of the styles are durable, reusable, and eco friendly. Totes can be used all around the home; in kitchens, bedrooms, garages, and more. The tote bags can be used to organize household items or store items neatly in cabinets or closets.  These bags have a low environmental impact, and are stylish at the same time.

Kitchen supplies can be placed in totes under sinks, canned vegetables can be separated in pantries, and paper products can be kept dry in storage areas when using these bags. Do you have a drawer of random supplies that are completely disorganized? Well reusable totes are a great way to organize your drawers and place supplies in the functional pockets for easy access.

Children’s rooms and toys can be organized with these bags, or you can use them to travel with the most important children’s accessories as well. They are great for overnight trips or for carrying toys when you’re on the road. These bags are also great to take shopping with you when you are headed to the store, instead of using the single use plastic bags at the checkout. Just one reusable tote could keep 1,000 plastic bags from polluting the planet each year. Not only are these the perfect way to organize your life, at home and on the go, but also make a great green gift.

The totes from WearEarth are Fair Trade certified, and are recyclable after use.  You can feel guilt free carrying around your colorful bag, or giving it away as a gift. These totes are easy to carry, clean, and store all your belongings, with little maintenance. Choose this eco friendly alternative storage option versus filing cabinets or toy chests around your home. You can help the planet and brighten your home all at the same time.

When the whole world is buzzing with the words like going green, reusable and recycable products sometimes get left behind. There are many opportunities for consumers to help save the earth from the fast depleting of its precious resources by living green whenever possible. One idea we have at Wearearth is to use our reusable tote bags in place of disposable, single use bags. This may also encourage others that notice your effort to do the same and create a positive snowball effect.
 

There are a number of occasions where you can use a reusable tote bag in place of disposables. Take the Halloween candy bag, made from disposable materials, and will most likely reach the trash can in a few days. Instead use our eco friendly Steamboat to carry your Halloween candy this year and reuse it again and again. Our totes are durable and washable and can be easily stored year after year.

Every year during the Christmas season, a large amount of disposable materials are used to create Christmas stockings for gift giving traditions. Stockings can be made out of reusable materials and also reduce the amount of waste from wrapping paper and ribbons. Since wrapping is part of the fun, try using old magazines or newspapers with fun images to wrap gifts. Reusable totes can be used instead of stockings and reused each year to keep Christmas traditions. You can also bring your reusable tote along shopping this Christmas season. Our Jackson tote has space for lots of gifts and can help avoid bringing up single use plastic bags. Even small steps can help reduce, reuse and recycle everyday items.

This holiday season look for Fair Trade certified products and give the gift of supporting companies and products that pay fair wages and implement safe working environments.  Supporting Fair Trade companies is not only the right thing to do, but also provides unique gifts for that special someone. Be it a birthday, holiday gathering, or party with friends, think creatively and give gifts that are reusable or made from recyclable materials. You have the power to make a difference; all you need is a little imagination.

The WearEarth ulitmate diaper bag, even for a man.  One bag for your family that your husband will actually carry. This diaper beach bag fits all your family’s needs from wipes to snacks and dry clothing, towels and beach toys, and sunscreen and water bottles.

Lovely Leila headed to her first day of school with her Wearearth Steamboat Reusable Tote. 

Kids love to carry their own school tote when it is as colorful as these tote! Soft handles fit children’s hand size. Washable & durable recyclable plastic makes for easy carrying and cleaning. TOTE your child’s favorite water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, snack, school supplies, or toy.