Paper bags VS Plastic Bags?

In my city, plastic bags have been banned from all stores, and if a means to carry groceries or other items were necessary, a consumer would have to purchase a paper bag or bring a reusable one from home. Obviously, whoever created and passed the law agreed that plastic bags were worse for the environment compared to biodegradable paper bags. But is that a fact, or really just a popular opinion? The United States alone cuts down 14 million trees to simply supply the demand for paper bags. Paper bags also tend to weigh more than 10 times as much as plastic bags. When all the weight adds up, it takes much more fuel to ship these monstrosities. In landfills, paper bags produce more than twice as much atmospheric waste as plastic ones. But hold on. That doesn't in any way mean plastic bags are good for our environment either. According to the Wall Street Journal, only 1% of all plastic bags are recycled. The rest, are shipped to live in landfills. One plastic shopping bag can take up to 1000 years to decompose. That's like watching a snail circling around the entire Earth. 10% of the trash and debris on the US coastline are plastic bags. I can confidently conclude that both types of bags are equally as terrible as the other. Next time you go on a shopping trip, whether it is to Safeway or Macy's, make sure you bring something that won't hurt the already wounded planet we live on. 

Created an Etsy Account!

I've had a very busy week, but one good thing did come out of it! I was searching for ways to make our products easier to look at and sell and I realized I could open an Etsy account. Etsy is a website that gathers all creators and sellers of handmade, vintage, or unique items. The products that get sold range from art to jewelry to craft supplies. I opened my own account togreenandbeyond and I got started with just placing one pink Valentine's Day earring set (it is still available to purchase, so place orders quickly!). Help us out by letting others know about our cause! 

Visit us on Etsy @: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ToGreenandBeyond

Thank you so much for your support!

Another $100 Donated!

Last year, over the summer I attended a camp called Tech Trek for girls in the 7th grade. The camp is designed to inspire girls into pursuing a career or interest in math and science. It instead inspired me to do something with my life when I started this organization. So when I raised an additional $100, I decided I wanted to donate it to the Stanford branch of Tech Trek, the one I went to, so that other girls like myself would get the opportunity I did.

New Collection Coming Soon!

New collection coming up! Watch out for it and order soon!

Hint: The theme is based on a special holiday coming up next month!

  

First Donation Made to KIVA!

I have reached my goal for the month of donating $100 and I couldn't have done it without all the support in my cause. So thank you everyone! I'm also proud to say I've supported people across the globe with my donations to KIVA. I picked this organization, because I wanted to support people that are struggling and need money to grow as a business. 

	You sent a payment of $100.00 USD to Kiva User Funds. Dec 17, 2013  Hello togreenandbeyond, This charge will appear on your credit card statement as payment to PAYPAL *KIVA. Description Unit price Qty Amount Loan: Amadiyatoun (Parler La Même Voix) Group $25.00 USD 1 $25.00 USD Loan: Enhtuvshin $25.00 USD 1 $25.00 USD Loan: Jose $25.00 USD 1 $25.00 USD Loan: Allah Raki $25.00 USD 1 $25.00 USD Subtotal: $100.00 USD Total: $100.00 USD

 

Welcome to our Organization!

         To Green And Beyond is a non-profit organization that creates hand made jewelry and crafts made of recyclable materials. It believes in creating a green environment to improve the world around us. Our goal is to spread awareness about our environment and how to improve it in small quirky ways. The founder, Rajee Shah, believes in creating a new generation of green thinkers and innovators. Not only are the items sold by this organization fashionable, but by buying our products, you are helping our world step by step. Simply by purchasing our products, you will be spreading awareness, donating indirectly to a charity, and will be looking great in your new eco-jewelry. It is now easier than ever to lead an eco-friendly lifestyle.