Sex, Lies, and Eco Friendly Summer Products

I feel like there’s so much to live up to with a title like that , and I plan to deliver.

So shall we?

Sex ,

Lies

& Eco-friendly summer products.

They say sex sells so that seems like a good place to start.

There’s a lot that could be said about sex but for this article let’s talk about ethical products for our sexual health and well being.

Eco Friendly Sexual Wellness Products :

Sliquid, the have created a range of certified organic, paraben and glycerin free lubricants for your play time in the boudoir. Designed to uniquely enhance your body’s own natural lubrication, their products are vegan-friendly with no animal testing, and are made with recycled packaging. By using only safe ingredients, this is one of the cleanest and most natural lubricants on the market.

Intimate Earth, has a signature collection of arousal serums, glides and massage oils and toy cleaners formulated with certified organic extracts and natural ingredients. They don’t use paraben, benzocaine, glycerin or aspartame. This award-winning line is healthy and soothing for you and never tests on animals.

Smile Makers ,are on a mission to normalize the perception of female sexuality and make sexual pleasure a social right. They work closely to promote sexuality awareness and education with local governments as well as uniting NGOs, sexologists and gynaecologists. They have taken the unconventional route of selling through Watsons and other health and beauty retailers to normalize sexual wellness and make this area more accessible to the general public.

FUZE, High quality, ethically produced toys with an eco-heart Fuze is a sex-positive Canadian company that created the highest quality 100% medical grade silicone toys that are ethically produced. Their dildos and but plugs are phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, perfect for people with latex allergies and the quality is backed by a lifetime guarantee. Fuze is strongly committed to protecting the environment, they are powered by renewable energy, are on the road to carbon neutrality, collect and conserve water and are neutral for water usage. They also donate a large part of their profits to caring for their local ecology.

Bijoux Indiscrets is a Spanish born, female-led and eco-conscious company that produces sensual accessories, erotic cosmetics, and intimate toys designed by women for women. They want to empower women to create unforgettable moments of pleasure. The MAZE collection is PETA approved vegan leather and almost all of their other products are vegan too. You can shop with them here

Terie, seeks to empower and liberate women by promoting wire-free bralettes for ladies of all shapes, sizes and skin colour. Made with eco-friendly bamboo material, their sustainable products ensure premium quality and fine craftsmanship. Their bralettes are anti-anything negative – anti-bacteria, anti-UV rays and anti-odour. The women in your life deserve the breast!

PETITE JOUJOUX, Soy-based massage oil candles, set the mood with one of Petit Joujoux’s soy-based massage candles. Once ready you can blow out the candle and drizzle the melted wax onto your partner’s back. That’s right – the wax melts into a warm (not burning) massage oil. Get special offers at Lila Sutra here.

When it comes to lovemaking, there’s nothing sexier than trying something new. Spice things up this season! Say farewell to the bed in favor of one of these ten summer hotspots.

• The Car. Take a ride to nowhere and just pull over for a little off-road action. You’ll need clothes you can easily slip on and off and a spot safely off the road and out of anyone else’s line of sight. When you’re done steaming up the windows, roll ‘em down and let the evening breeze cool things off.
• The Beach. Bring your blanket and become one with the ocean. Pick a secluded spot behind a sand dune and far away from any evening passersby. The sound of the sea whooshing back and forth will be an instant aphrodisiac.
• The Park Swings. Daytime is for picnicking in the park, but at night there are few other activities you can try. Bring your bug spray and keep it down—there could be one or two lingering kids around.
• A Tent. If camping is on your summer to-do list, don’t forget to pack your sense of spontaneity. While you’re becoming one with nature, why not get a little closer to the one you love? Just be careful not to wake the bears.
• Your Porch. An all-new sexual experience is waiting for you right at your front door. Wait until after dark and make sure the neighbors aren’t watching. If things get too hot outside you can always bring the fun back indoors.
• The Jacuzzi. This one needs no introduction. It’s a signature sex location for summer. Have you checked it off your list?
• On a Boat. You know that expression “don’t rock the boat”? It doesn’t apply here. Take out a private charter and enjoy a little love at sea.
• On a Rooftop. You. Him. A starlit sky. Can’t you picture it? Nothing sounds more romantic than a little lovin’ beneath the clouds. Get away from the hum of the world down below and take your lovemaking to new heights.
• An Exotic Vacation Locale. You’re on the most romantic trip ever, so why not make a memory you won't soon forget? Head to your hotel room balcony at sunset, a secluded lookout area, or a luscious rainforest and leave your inhibitions behind.
• On the Field. There’s nothing like a little friendly game between lovers. Find a football field or baseball diamond near you and score!

From eco-friendly sexual wellness supplies to everyday wear these are all wonderful options to keep this summer's sexual ventures safe for both you and our planet earth too.

Let's approach the not-so-fun part of this article.

Lies.

What lies you may ask?

The lies our industries sell to us of course.

Greenwashing

The process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly.

Greenwashing in the Fashion Industry

Many fashion industry labels employ “green” and “ethical” marketing to target “conscious” consumers: H&M’s Conscious collection, made of organic cotton and recycled polyester; Puma’s biodegradable InCycle Collection; Adidas’ Design for Environment gear;; Zara’s eco-efficient stores; and the Gap’s P.A.C.E. program, to benefit the lives of female garment workers. Examples of alleged Greenwashing include the following: Take, for instance, H&M’s use of cotton. It’s the material H&M uses most and the company boasts that the non-profit Textile Exchange has recognized H&M as the world’s number-one user of organic cotton, which has a lighter environmental impact, and reduces the use of “probably” carcinogenic pesticides. But only 13.7% of the cotton H&M uses is organic.n 2014, Forever 21 was subject to claims of greenwashing. “Not only has the fast-fashion powerhouse announced plans to the largest single-rooftop solar-power system in Los Angeles County, it also unveiled a new 18,000-square-foot concept store that promises greater quantities and even deeper discounts on its already cut-price clothing. H&M launched a film campaign with actress Olivia Wilde to debut its new “Conscious Exclusive” collection for 2015 … yet in 2015, H&M will produce over 600 million new garments. That’s an increase of 50 million articles of clothing from 2011. It will expand its physical locations by 10 to 15 percent every year, requiring the use of energy-intensive resources. (Huffington Post).

For a more complete list of companies accused of greenwashing click here

https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/fast-fashion-brands-accused-of-greenwashing

To review companies who are known for their honesty and staying truthful to their promises like Last Bottle Clothing who uses plastic bottles to make their clothes!

You can click here for those!

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing

Greenwashing In Beauty

What really makes a "natural" beauty product? Is it recycled, or recyclable packaging? Is it the promise of nothing artificial added? Or is it as little as a few flowers sketched onto the packaging? The organic and natural beauty market has been enjoying record highs: with the global natural beauty market set to hit $17 billion by 2024, and the global wellness market topping a staggering $3.2 trillion last year, it's no wonder that many brands are keen to pledge allegiance to all things green.

Yet, things are not always as they seem. "Generally speaking, natural and organic, are fairly unregulated terms," explained Georgia Barnes, business development manager for beauty and wellbeing at the Soil Association. "For example, a product just has to contain 1% organic ingredients, and you can call it organic! Even if it's loaded with pesticides in the other 99%."

The anti-greenwashing guide

1. Choose the COSMOS logo

A certification from COSMOS takes a lot of the legwork out of shopping for green beauty. The Soil Association update their list every year to account for new launches, and you can search for existing products on their website.

2. Investigate ingredients

Both the Soil Association and the Environmental Working Group in the U.S publish exhaustive lists of particular ingredients to avoid. They're also helpful to help you understand why a certain extract might be harmful, so you can make decisions for yourself.

3. Take care of your empties

It doesn't matter how brilliantly minimal and recyclable packaging is if you don't take the time to recycle it. Be sure to separate out glass, paper and cardboard accordingly to make the most of these materials.

4. Look for the leaping bunny

Another indicator of a product's ethical status is the 'Leaping Bunny' logo, which certifies a product has passed rigorous animal-cruelty checks.

It's Even In Our Food !

From the damage of palm oil causes and deforestation,to the lies from water bottle companies. Greenwashing is all up in your dinner plate.

Now for the part of the article, you came for,. I'm kidding we all know you came for the sex part and that parts over until the next article, but that's ok. Don't stop reading now.

Eco-Friendly Summer Product's

Well first before you go out and about this summer make sure you're prepared for both yourself and our pollinator friends.

Invest in beevive. Beevive is a glass vial that you can take with you so if you find a tired bee you can revive them!

Now for you! Don't forget the sunscreen!

Love Sun Body, a brand specializing in sun care products containing natural, plant-based ingredients, has been certified by Ecocert Cosmos Natural. Additionally, it has been named reef-safe and vegan by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

Protect Your Phone and Our Earth!

From Their Site " Did you know there are more than 1 BILLION plastic phone cases sold EVERY.SINGLE.YEAR?

We trust plastic to protect our beloved mobile devices from drops, drips, and all other types of danger…

Unfortunately, plastic has become a big problem in our world. The image below shows 60,000 plastic phone cases being thrown out because they no longer fit the current phone models.

This happens EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR!

Pela is the World's First 100% Compostable Phone Case

Yes, you read that right. Pela case will return back to the earth gracefully when you're done with it. All you have to do is throw it into a back yard compost and it will biodegrade!

Tan Eco-Friendly with WotNot Certified Organic Self Tanning Lotion

Painting Ethically

Paint your nails and toes with style and ethics this summer.

Nail polish is tricky but these two vegan brands are as close to eco friendly as we are getting right now.

ORLY

• CRUELTY-FREE
• VEGAN
• FORMULATED WITHOUT HARMFUL INGREDIENTS
• MADE IN THE USA

https://orlybeauty.com/

Beautiful Bottles For Beautiful Products

Huella is a vegan nail lacquer. https://www.huellabeauty.com/products/love-genevieve

For Your Kitchen This Summer

From their selection of disposable compostable dinnerware to their conscious and certified efforts of making and bringing sustainable products from them to you,Bambu has just about everything you could need for a new kitchen set, cooking utensils, a backyard bbq, and more.

Ready To Cool Off This Summer ?

Check out EcoZoi and their collection of eco friendly popsicle molds.

Anaskela creates vibrant and versatile towels for heading to the beach, the mountains, or on a camping trip in (sustainable!) style. Each eco-friendly travel towel — made from recycled PET bottles — is soft, absorbent, and lightweight, making it the ultimate accessory for warm-weather adventures.

Founded by a California-based mother and daughter duo with Mexican heritage, Nipomo creates blankets designed with Cali-inspired colors and patterns that are woven using traditional Mexican techniques.

All of Nipomo’s summer-y blankets are woven by skilled weavers in Central Mexico using upcycled yarn made from remnants left over by the garment industry. All weavers work in healthy, safe conditions and earn fair wages for their crafts.

Each Nipomo blanket also comes with a vegetable-tanned leather strap for carrying it around to the beach, park, or wherever else your warm-weather adventures take you.

Soak Up The Sun,Protect Those Pretty Eyes

Proof Eyewear’s Ethical Sunglasses

Proof Eyewear offer an impressive range of womens and mens eco friendly sunglasses. They use a variety of biodegradable materials, like recycled skateboards decks, recycled aluminum, FSC-certified sustainably-sourced wood (including bamboo, lacewood, ebony, and mahogany), and biodegradable cotton-based acetate for their ECO line (short for Environmentally Conscious Optics). Each pair is designed for disassembly so you can recycle or compost with ease. And they’re all handmade and finished with stainless steel hinges, polycarbonate lenses, and come with an eco friendly sunglasses case, too, made of sustainably sourced wood. Eyewear was founded by 3 brothers in Boise, Idaho. They now have global suppliers, who they visit twice a year to ensure ethical standards are up to snuff (especially their acetate supplier in China).

If you didn't see something you like with them check out,

https://www.swellvision.com/

Swell Vision sees bamboo as the most sustainable material out there, so naturally they specialize in eco friendly bamboo sunglasses. They also use it for their eco friendly sunglasses cases. While some frames are 100% sustainably-sourced bamboo, some styles use acetate accents at the temples. The lenses are taking a step toward sustainability too, made of TAC (triacetate cellulose) with a CR39 polarized resin finished. They’re not compostable, but they are getting closer to the plant polarized ideal. Swell Vision was founded by a student… in high school! Founder Mitchell Saum is a true visionary. He makes not just sunglasses but bamboo watches and apparel, too, like bamboo boxers.

For Entertaining

Ditch your normal water filter and make room for SOMA

A natural approach to filtration . Soma filters are made from 60% plant-based and renewable materials, which means a lower carbon footprint. And their pitchers are sleek as well as affordable. They also have a selection of water bottles and more!

Another great place to snag a eco friendly entertaining item would be at the Unicef Market

One Last one for the adults before moving on

You can receive Unique Artisan Goods, Delivered to You Monthly Every month select a unique box containing 3-5 handcrafted items ethically sourced from artisan creators around the world

https://globein.com/get-the-box-1

For The Kids This Summer!

Get Them Crafting ! With Green Kid Crafts, A Monthly science and art kids box !

If you’re choosing conventional beach toys instead of eco-friendly, the expense is your family’s health. The CPSC doesn’t regulate every phthalate in beach toys and allows some in small concentrations.

Toys for children above the age of twelve don’t require any third-party testing in the US. For children over six, the CPSC doesn’t test any toys for heavy metals (like lead) if they’re not meant for mouthing or ingestion.

Toxic chemicals in beach toys (and toys in general) are linked to several health effects. Phthalates soften plastics but disrupt hormones, and BPA is a hard clear plastic linked to cancers. There are other health effects of exposure to chemicals in beach toys not just for kids but pregnant and nursing women, too. BPA, PVC, and phthalates:

• Mimic or block hormones
• Lower sperm count
• Birth defects
• Link to miscarriage
• Impact height and obesity levels
• Testicular cancers
• Delay motor skills

It’s hard to say what one exposure to a toxic toy does, but it’s highly likely that prolonged exposure every summer to chemicals in toys and sunscreen causes health issues.

The best environmental impact comes from toys without plastic. Toxic, conventional plastic beach toys break easily and are a mix of non-recyclable toxic plastics. They harm your family and the environment.

Unlike biodegradable plastics that break down in a few months or years, conventional plastics photodegrade. Sunlight breaks down the plastic parts into smaller pieces—a process that takes 600 years or more. Unfortunately, plankton mistake the plastic pieces as food and contaminate other marine animals further up the food chain.

The best eco-friendly beach toy is one that doesn’t end up in the landfill. Here’s the list.

Rubberwood: Plan Toys Beach and Sand Play Toys

Plan toys is a pioneer in safer toys for kids. This eco-friendly brand uses rubber trees to make sustainable and eco-friendly products. Their other toys, like the submarine and speed boat, double as both beach and water toys.

German Made: Spielstabil Bucket Mill 3 Piece Set and Sand Toys

Food safe and indestructible, Spielstabil beach toys will last a lifetime. ABS plastic is lead, PVC, BPA, and phthalate-free. These beach toys use no glue or chemical adhesives that break down in the sunlight. Instead, they are welded together. With a ten-year warranty and affordable price point, this beach set is a staple in our family.

Plastic-Free: Bella Luna Metal Sand Pail & Hand Tools Set

This European made steel set is an investment that will last forever. We use it to collect rocks and seashells at the beach and sticks on nature walks. Bella Luna is a small, woman-owned business that doesn’t sell plastic toys with a commitment to eco-friendly practices.

Recycled Milk Jugs: Green Toys Beach Set, Vehicles, and Tea Set

Made in the USA, Green Toys is the original 100% recycled toy. This brand uses milk jugs and yogurt cups to produce beach toys (and more) that exceed both US and EU safety standards. They’ve kept almost one hundred million milk jugs out of landfills with their eco-friendly mission.

Here are 10 Eco Friendly Activities To Do This Summer

10 Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids this Summer

• Make a Boat Out of Recycled Objects. This activity is great because it gets kids to create their own toy
• Mud Brick Houses.
• Junk Mail Crafts.
• Leaf Family.
• Plant Seeds.
• Make a Birdfeeder.
• Birdwatching
• Take a Hike
• Make A Nature Journal , Collect and tape or glue small things for each letter of the alphabet to the pages as you take adventures this summer!
• Ice Painting! Freeze ice dyed with food coloring and then give it to your kids to color with on the sidewalk during a hot day.

If you have read this far, thank you! I hope to of helped you learn something new and maybe even found a awesome product or two for this summer. If not hopefully you chuckled to yourself or even out loud at least once while reading this.

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