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Today (and every day) is Earth Day. Celebrate the beauty of the planet we call home by supporting businesses that create sustainable products with a low environmental impact. These Etsy shops approach product design with an eco-conscious mission and use Earth-friendly practices in everything from production to packaging and reducing their carbon footprint. Here's to Earth!

 

TUNDRA - repurposed grey leather with red plaid

By hoakonhelga, $85.

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EARTH DAY SALE Recycle sign necklace FREE SHIPPING

By alliteration, $12.

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Soy and Organic Cotton Barn Cowl

By consciousclothing, $60.

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Mrs. Peacock - Recycled Cotton/Plastic Material Grocery/Shopping Tote

By EarthCadets, $24.

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MamaMade Reusable Sandwich Bag - Groovy Guitar

By mamamade, $7.

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eARTh Bowl - Blue

By cinderelish, $24.

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Falling Stars Organic Long Sleeve

By ecozuzu, $64.99.

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Organic Parsley - dried herbcooking - herb

By TheBlueKraken, $2.

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GO GREEN SPRING SALE - Sea Glass Jewelry - Olive Green Flower Earrings

By sweptfromthesea, $24.

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April 22, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

I ♥ EARTH

April 22, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. travellingcircus

Great finds! Happy Earth Day!!

I'm having a sale in my shop for Earth Day...20-25% off all nature related items and FREE shipping on all items for the day:) Cheers!

April 22, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. ShaneLilyRain

Great Items :)

April 22, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. vintageitville

Happy Earth Day.
Remember Vintage is Green ♥

April 22, 2009 at 12:47 p.m. jenniferlynnstudio

Great finds!! I try to conserve in my home and in my business...I use recycled gift boxes. Check out my necklace named "Going Green"... Have a great Earth Day!

April 22, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. LOVEABUG

Every creature large or small is in my heart today:)
Happy Earth Day....Mother Earth.

April 22, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. jessjamesjake

Great finds!! I couldn't agree more.

To celebrate Earth Day: 25% of my sales today will go to http://www.savethefrogs.com/ Let's donate together!! Earth Day = Save the Frogs!! Vintage = Nature Friendly
xo, www.jessjamesjake.etsy.com

April 22, 2009 at 12:53 p.m. zombuki

Go Earth goooo!

April 22, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. edmdesigns

Fantastic finds and moreso, awareness of our precious world and the need to preserve it while we still can. For ourselves, our children and generations to come. Happy Earth Day to all ~~~

April 22, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. dogties

Great items,
We love Earth Day!!

April 22, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. Morado

Happy Earth Day all!

2 small changes I am making going forward...

1)Start using a mug at work. No more of those paper/foam cups for tea, coffee and water. I've seen people use paper cups to avoid spending those 2 mins it takes to wash. I used to be the same but no more.

2)Disconnect all the appliances not in use i.e. chargers, kitchen appliances, plug in heaters etc. Cutting off electricity to your consumer electronics when they’re not in use will save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

April 22, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. 613studio

My moss agate heart earrings are perfect for Earth Day...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 22, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. ormolu

Happy Earth Day everyone!
*green* stationary and gift tags in my shop-
printed on recycled papers with soy ink using windpower!
I have a free printable earth day tag set on my blog post as well today
(listed on my shop page)
love my earth!

April 22, 2009 at 1:09 p.m. Elizabethjewelry

I love the awareness Earth Day brings to people.
Helps us rethink each and every little action, as it is in the "little things" that make the big change in the long run!

Very nice items here today!

April 22, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. KalliopeJewelry

♥ Happy Earth Day y'all! Great eco finds!
<-dirt worshipping tree hugger

April 22, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. desertnana

Happy Earth Day !!!
~hugs

April 22, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. SewnNatural

beautiful finds that are easier on the earth!

April 22, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

I remember celebrating Earth day as a kid..my friends and I had a club called "The Nature Club," or TNC, and we'd save and collect spare change and go down to the local gas station to buy candies. We'd split our haul and pat ourselves on the back for being such a good club. :-D

April 22, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. BlackStar

Happy Earth Day Etsy!

April 22, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. yifataharoni

Green is important; I am trying to use recycled materials as possible.
Yifat Aharoni - Romantic Contemporary Jewelry

April 22, 2009 at 1:35 p.m. IlluminatedPerfume

Cheers to the Earth indeed!! Oh, perfect, I just ran out of Parsley. Loving the Organic wears.

April 22, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. avantanthologue

I would love to see you (etsy admin or anyone on etsy, i guess) guys an in-depth eco-friendly packaging (for sellers) article.

April 22, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. SimpleTraditions

Great pics! I love it all!

April 22, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. avantanthologue

missing verbs: write and publish

April 22, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. EJPcreations

Such great items!!! Happy Earth Day!!!

April 22, 2009 at 1:45 p.m. Slowshirts

We drink solar powered milk and don't even breathe or fart to keep our footprint minimal. Arlo drove his car into the ocean so he wouldn't have harmful emissions. I chain smoke inside so not to hurt nature. Just the other day i put a plastic sandwich bag under Arlo's grease monkey so it wouldn't drip on the grass.

Just kidding. hardy har har, I don't really smoke.
But seriously, We do print all of our shirts in a solar powered studio! We are very proud of this fact.

April 22, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. redyellowandblueink

great article, wonderful items. everything looks so comforting. It is pretty cool to see a shop like NaturallyHip in the mix.
Slowshirts you crack me up. I am drooling over the thought of a solar powered studio!

April 22, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. IcingOnTheCupcake

Wonderful choices! Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2009 at 1:58 p.m. worksofwhimsy

Hooray for environmentally responsible sellers! Toys can be eco-friendly too!

April 22, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. scrapkins

We run a recycled arts & crafts programs and hold eco-fashion shows for kids to teach them resourcefulness and eco-creativity. You gotta reach them young to make these ideas stick. They'll be inheriting our Earth.
http://www.thescrapkins.com

April 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. KatieAnnCreations

Love eco-friendly items!!!! Please check out my recycled can jewelry with no sharp edges :)

April 22, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. redyellowandblueink

avantanthologue has a great idea about the packaging aspect. I reuse and upcycle for shipping materials as much as possible-turn boxes inside out, turn cereal boxes inside out even to ship smaller things. If it needs plastic I buy Biobags which are compostable and have many more uses once the customer receives the item it came in. I get packing peanuts from my local natural health and beauty store. And I mention this in my shop profile that I reuse packaging when available and possible.

April 22, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. niTeBecOmEsdAy

Shopping vintage is eco-friendly, too! Be sure to check out your fave vintage shops today.

April 22, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. daisytoad

Vintage Market Team is having an Earth Day Sale Just search VMTeamEarth!

April 22, 2009 at 2:21 p.m. sucree

Happy Earth Day! I'm celebrating by making some upcycled, recycled eco-friendly jewelry today and everyday!

April 22, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. nitebyrd

I've got a "recycled" purse in my shop, Nitebyrd's Nest -
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Happy Earth Day!

Proud member of the Etsy Dark Team

April 22, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. reginasstudio

I celebrate these sellers and all their efforts to save this precious planet that the Ultimate Creator blessed each and every-one of us with. Thank-you for setting such a good example for future generations, you rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 22, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. wiredoriginals

I use 100% recycled silver in my designs!
http://www.wiredoriginals.etsy.com

April 22, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. IceCreamCandy

happy earthday!!!

check out my real birch cuff:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. polkadotsoup

I love the MamaMade sandwich bag!

I used recycled papers and vintage buttons in most of my designs - hurray for Earth Day!

April 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. HomeSweet

I heart all the items in this article, but I just need to point out that my shop was so very overlooked! I block print designs onto hemp/organic cotton fabrics using water based inks... and my shop name is actually in the article title!

Seriously, the reusable sandwich bag and the owl purse are totally awesome though.

April 22, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Great selections and finds~! Yea Earth Day.....

April 22, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. JesseMosher

those sandwich and snack bags are area great idea - I had seen them just yesterday and hearted them

IN my shop all the art is on repurposed wood or other materials and I use leftover paint given to me - als ouse recyled packaging from items sent to me - or boxes items come in etc

I am having a HAPPY EARTH DAY sale also for the next few days 20 percent off anything and free shipping on most to the USA

April 22, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. odiliafu

Happy Earth Day!!

I reuse clean boxes, card boards and old phone book magazine pages as packaging materials. They work great!!

April 22, 2009 at 2:48 p.m. FluteTeacher

I love the owl coin purse!

April 22, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. Greenbriar

Happy Earth Day!

I am having a 20% Off Sale in my shop on all terrariums today in honor of Earth Day. Earth it up Etsians!!!

April 22, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. cherbie

happy earth day!! love that mrs peacock find!!

April 22, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. CheekyVintageCloset

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Vintagemarket Team members are all having sales for EArth DaY.
Enjoy

April 22, 2009 at 2:59 p.m. ModernMetalJewelry

Happy Earth Day! Great selections for this day!

April 22, 2009 at 3 p.m. sweptfromthesea

Happy Earth Day!!!
Thank you for including me in such a fantastic article!

"Go Green" Spring Sale On Now!
25% off all green sea glass jewelry designs and accessories!

April 22, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. art2theextreme

What a great article. I have a new house and cannot wait to decorate!

ONE DAY ONLY...
EARTH DAY SALE! GO GREEN!!!

**BUY 1 SET OF RAINBOW CRAYONS, GET 1 SET FREE (3 Jumbo or 5/6 Mini).**

Visit my shop for the Free Product code!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

More info.... http://art2theextreme.blogspot.com/

April 22, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. ovgilliesdesigns

Great selection! Being 'green' has certainly changed dramatically in the last decade or so. Back then there wasn't all this choice and finding organic cotton tee was a nightmare, and so was organic-produced food, and don't even mention the cosmetics! It's great to see this change happening, wish it was happening even faster and on a much larger scale - so, if there are any corporations and car manufacturers out there looking in - start changing!!!!!!!

April 22, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. ovgilliesdesigns

Oh, yeah, and I'll send you a collection of my organic-home-grown seeds for a small veg patch with all purchases today (and maybe in the next week or so if you ask). So if you'd like to grow your own this year but don't want to spend on things you don't know if you gonna like, then you can get some jewelry for Mother's Day and seeds for yourself :D Just mention 'Earth Day' at the checkout. Have a great day!

April 22, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. LHogan

Lovely stuff! I love when something is useful, beautiful design, and will add to my life! The best thing is it is not made in a sweat shop! Well Done!

April 22, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. SilverDapple

I think its more and more important that all need to recycle and be eco friendly! Great finds Etsy!

April 22, 2009 at 4:14 p.m. SilverDapple

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art. ~Oscar Wilde
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GO GREEN SALE!
All green colored jewelry 25% off! Just wait for a revised invoice and I will discount your items! Just put GREEN in the notes to remind me! :)

April 22, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. vivilian

lovely creation!
Great works!

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April 22, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. fineartstoneware

Great items!

April 22, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. notmoira

Yay, happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. friedasophie

Love the Falling Stars Organic Long Sleeve, how pretty!

April 22, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. mythunderstood

Great, hallelujah!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

April 22, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. PatchworkMafia

Happy Earth DaY!

April 22, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. timesandchimes

Happy Earth Day, everyone! We go green in our private lives as well as making all of our birdhouses from reclaimed wood and recycled vintage flea market finds! Come check us out and find a "Home Sweet Home" for your birdie friends!

April 22, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. EpicBones

hooray for the earth. i'm participating in an auction that's going to benefit Clean Ocean Action, so excited!! also, love that hoakonhelga bag!!!

April 22, 2009 at 7:21 p.m. spicyheart

=D lets save it!

April 22, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. littlepancakes

yay for earth day.

April 22, 2009 at 7:59 p.m. 3squares

happy E day!

April 22, 2009 at 8:09 p.m. alexkeller

Every piece of jewelry in my shop is made from recycled jewelry, and my gift boxes and all of my packaging is recycled, too!
Alexkeller.Etsy.com

April 22, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. zuppaartista

these are so great! i love all of them but i especially like the love yo mama tote!
happy earth day!

April 22, 2009 at 8:17 p.m. LippincottSoapCo

Love the reuseable snack bag with guitar print! Very cute!

April 22, 2009 at 8:44 p.m. sandali

Happy Earth Day everyone !! AWESOME features -- I love them all -- earth-out to all those aware -- Happy Days ;)

April 22, 2009 at 9:10 p.m. mythunderstood

I thought of those notebooks made out of Tampon boxes and stuff - woulda been a great item here!!!!

New show in National Geo (on right now 9pm) about recycling - company called TerraCycle - maybe an etsy member? maybe a potential Nat'l Etsy collaborator???? Just a thought. : )

April 22, 2009 at 10:21 p.m. shecological

Hooray for all the eco friendly seller on etsy (and for TeamEcoEtsy)!

April 22, 2009 at 10:24 p.m. worksandfinds

Cheers to Earth day.

April 22, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. wwdancegirl1

i think we should make Earth Day resolutions just like New Year's resolutions. if everyone kept just one earth-friendly resolution it could make a big difference.

i'm a huge fan of the bags etsy seller zJayne makes from old t-shirts. check 'em out!

April 22, 2009 at 11:22 p.m. HAREandDRUM

Fantastic! I love all the reusable bags and totes here!

April 22, 2009 at 11:28 p.m. SunshineDezines

As mentioned above, Earth Day is EVERYDAY, not just today.
Hoping that my bamboo/organic cotton tees & hats that say "Earth day everyday", "Green everyday", and "Recycle everyday" will soon be discovered! They're AWESOME!!

April 23, 2009 at 2:34 a.m. TheBlueKraken

oh wow i had no idea one of my items made it here.. :D happy earth day! lots of fantastic items. check out my treasury too for more earth friendly goods. i found lots of awesome things http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php...

April 23, 2009 at 5:26 a.m. CoraDesigns

Hi....Happy Earth Day,,,Love the beautiful jewellery from swept from the sea...Inspiring,,,Hoping that my sea glass and bead earrings also get a look in today!!!

April 23, 2009 at 11:17 a.m. lovelygifts

Love the earth bowl and sea glass jewelry!

April 23, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. Liyana

love the earrings.. I always support earth friendly goodies ;)

April 23, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. yensew

Happy Earth Day!!!!

April 23, 2009 at 7:11 p.m. buckscountyframes

Very happy to see this!

April 23, 2009 at 7:16 p.m. akane

My Jr. Leadership kids made some tote bags out of old tshirts to give to students at school. They turned out to be a hit and were very cute! They're also doing a community clean up tomorrow!

www.akanedesigns.blogspot.com

April 23, 2009 at 7:58 p.m. PoorRobot

Love that bag!

April 24, 2009 at 7:14 a.m. moondogfarm

great finds! loving that earth bowl!

April 24, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. Navare

I am so glad that etsy is environmentally conscious!

April 24, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. nikki8knits

I'm giving away a Plag (a beach bag hand knit from plastic grocery bags) in honor of Earth Day. Entires are excepted through the end of the month. Details at my store.

April 24, 2009 at 12:42 p.m. capow

love that cute little coffee cozy with the bike embroidered on it!

April 24, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. GreetingsthatGrow

I LOVE that necklace--it is on my list of things to buy ASAP!!!!

April 24, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. Jillie07

I love the groovy guitar reusable sandwich bags.

April 25, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. RenJewels

Lovely

April 26, 2009 at 6:42 p.m. norakaren

LOve the peacock bag...well I love peacocks in any form!

May 18, 2009 at 7:50 a.m. ChicEarth

Our goal is to rid the Earth of plastic bags. And make beatiful Chic items that are made with the Earth in mind. Who know saving the Earth could look so Chic!
is our motto. Come check out our etsy site!

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