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Hello!
Welcome to the very first edition of the monthly Greenward
newsletter! We're pleased to announce the opening of our eco-goods
shop--Greenward--on April 19. Greenward is located in Cambridge, MA
near the Porter Square T stop. Check out this page for directions and a map.
Greenward is all about helping you to live a more eco-friendly
lifestyle. We carry gifts, stationery, housewares, things
for babies and kids, jewelry, handbags, books, and magazines. Everything we stock is eco-friendly and helps to move things "greenward." Every one of our products is at least one of the following:
· recycled, reclaimed, reusable, or recyclable
· made from organic materials
· handmade
· made from sustainable materials
· energy efficient
· biodegradable
· educational
Of course, we love modern, well-designed items.
So, going green at Greenward doesn't mean having to sacrifice
style!
In our monthly newsletter we'll focus on a few of our favorite items, so without further ado. . . |
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Spotlight on...Josh Jakus |
Josh
Jakus is a Berkeley, California-based designer dedicated to making
experiential connections between form and function. We're thrilled to
carry Josh's Eggflats and UM bags (pictured here). UM
handbags are architectural in style and create a dramatic statement.
Best of all, they fold flat for easy travel. Eggflats are
a sculptural tabletop piece that also fold flat for storage
and then unfurls to hold coins, keys, fruit, and other small treasures.
UMs
and Eggflats come in one quitessential color: gray. That's
because they're sewn from two layers of industrial wool felt made from
factory excess that would otherwise be thrown away. |
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Spotlight on...Bambu |
 Just
in time for some serious spring entertaining, we have lots of Bambu
utentils, bowls, and trays. Made from bamboo, these housewares are the
perfect compliment to any table setting. Bamboo is not just great looking--it's an excellent sustainable material. Here's some information from Bambu: "Bamboo plays an important role in the reduction of
timber consumption, environmental and forest protection, poverty
alleviation, and sustainable development of rural economies. It is the
fastest growing canopy for the re-greening of degraded lands and
releases 35% more oxygen than equivalent timber stands. Bamboo is a highly renewable material. It is one of
the earth's fastest growing plants. Bamboo needs no replanting, grows
without fertilizers or pesticides and is harvested from controlled
stands with an astounding growth cycle of three to five years. Bamboo offers vital economic and ecological benefits
to the lives of millions of people worldwide; providing food, fuel,
housing, furniture, artisan products, and soil and water conservation."Here at Greenward, we love bamboo so much that we used it as building material for some of our store display fixtures! |
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Spotight on...BtheNV |
 BtheNV
(Get it? Be the envy!) is the brainchild of two sisters. They reclaim
magazines to create stunning jewelry that always causes a stir.
Greenward is proud to carry an extensive collection of earrings that
are gorgeous and light-weight. Each pair is one-of-a-kind.
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To celebrate the upcoming Earth Day weekend, we've included a 10%
off coupon below. No need to print it out (save those trees!)--just
mention the coupon. In fact, sent along this email or mention it to
friends and they can take advantage of the discount too.
Thanks so much to everyone for your help and support so far. We look forward to seeing you in the shop!
Sincerely,
Scott & Simone Greenward | |
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