Keeping it Green in the New Year

The last days of 2008 are upon us and we'd like to take a moment to thank all of our readers and customers for your support. We are looking forward to a new and exciting year ahead in 2009.

We plan to keep it green in the new year by supporting local businesses, supporting green businesses and the continued "greening" of our office. We plan to review other great products we find and share them with you. We have added a Sales & Sails section for discounted and closeout items. Happy New Year! Save an Extra 10% off (even sale prices) with coupon code GREEN09 with any order of $20.00 or more through January 15, 2009.

Welcome 2009

Free Shipping Offer Extended

We've extended our Free Priority Shipping offer through Friday, December 19th on orders of $50.00 or more. Use Code FREE50 at checkout. There's still time! Orders placed by Friday will get there in time for Christmas.

Our Lush Bamboo Towels are now available in Sets. The set includes Bath Sheet, Hand Towel and Wash Cloth on Sale for $40.50. Made from 70% bamboo & 30% organic cotton. Thicker (550 g/m2) and 4" larger than the original bamboo towel. Our original bamboo towels sets are on Sale and available in Coral and Sea Foam for $32.00.

Get Free Shipping at Sea Glass Organic

Free Shipping! Free Shipping! Free Shipping! Sea Glass Organic is offering FREE Holiday Shipping on orders of $50.00 or more (U.S. orders only) through Saturday, December 13th, 2008. Code "FREE50" at check out. Now is the time to get free shipping on our great selection of Holiday gifts. You'll find unique green gifts for everyone on your list. Special offers include our Bamboo Hand Towel & Wash Cloth Gift Sets for $14.00, "Wildy Organic" tote bag for $15.00, Soy Candle Gift Set for $14.50, "Certified Organic Person" unisex tee for $14.00 or "Sunburst" ladies tee for $14.50. Plus everyone placing an order from Dec 2-16th will automatically be entered to win a free stainless steel reusable water bottle! Happy Holidays from Sea Glass Organic.

Save Green & Give Green this Holiday

We all want to save money this holiday season but can we do our part and reduce our impact on the environment at the same time? Yes we can. All of the simple and small things such as recycling our gift wrap and using a timer for the Christmas lights do make a difference. Here are a few more simple and unique ideas to consider if you want to save green and give green:

Skip the Holiday cards. Send an e-mail instead with some recent family photos. It's a nice way to stay in touch, plus you'll save trees, time, fuel and money.

Shop online. No driving from store to store, no long lines to wait in and you probably won't get hurt. Look for eco-friendly, green and fair trade coupons on shopping sites such as Pristine Planet to save some money on your holiday gifts. Sea Glass Organic is offering a coupon (code GREEN15) for 15% off any order of $30 or more through Thursday, Dec 4th, 2008. Check out our Green Gifts section for more unique ideas.

Look in the closet (you know the one). I'll bet you'll find enough leftover wrapping paper, gift bags, tags & bows. If not, consider using magazines. Does it even need to be wrapped? Make your own gift tags cut from cardboard boxes and twine. Your creative touch will not go unnoticed. Reusable gift bags are also a nice option.

Look for gifts with minimal packaging. All that excessive and wasteful packaging cannot be recycled and will end up in the landfill. Look for natural, recyclable or biodegradable packaging.

Decorate your Ficus Tree. Not terribly traditional but hey, if you've already got a tree...

Buy 2 Reusable Water Bottles Get a FREE Sports Cap

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Sea Glass Organic is gearing up for the Holidays. We've been working on special sales, coupons, free shipping deals and more free product giveaways to offer our customers in the upcoming months. For a Limited Time we are offering a FREE Sports Cap with the purchase of any two stainless steel reusable water bottles (limit 1 per customer). We carry Klean Kanteen (all stainless Klean Kanteens are currently on sale!) and EcoUsable brands. They come in several sizes, styles and colors to suit your needs and personal taste. Stainless steel reusable bottles offer light weight, clean taste and excellent durability. They also make great green gifts!

Special Thanksgiving Coupon: THANKS4 Save $4.00 off any purchase of $40.00 or more!

"Green Christmas" Book Giveaway at SeaGlassOrganic.com

It's only November but we wanted to give everyone a chance to win a free copy of "Green Christmas": How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season by Jennifer Basye Sander and Peter Sander with Anne Basye- before Christmas. All of our email subscribers are automatically entered to win. Please sign up by November 22nd to be eligible. The lucky winner will be announced on November 23, 2008.


"Green Christmas" is a new book that provides eco-friendly tips, ideas and facts about greening your holidays and more. This handy little book (a perfect stocking stuffer) offers readers ways to celebrate while leaving the smallest possible footprint on the earth. Some of the topics include lighting options, decorating, party ideas, gift ideas, gift wrapping and selecting a tree. Our favorite tip suggested sending a holiday e-card vs. mailing traditional cards. Yes, it's less personal but think about all the time, money, energy and trees you'll save. The book is also available to Purchase Now at Amazon. Good luck!

I Voted 4 Coupon

It's time to vote! Whether you've already stood in the long lines or will be heading to the polls on Tuesday- we'd like to offer all voters a special coupon in honor of the upcoming election on November 4th, 2008. Just use the code "IVOTED4" at check out and you'll save $4.00 off any purchase of $40.00 or more at Sea Glass Organic. Coupon is valid through November 4th, 2008.

Your vote matters!

Orange & Green Halloween Sale

Our favorite Holiday is on it's way! Sea Glass Organic is excited to tell you about our mean, green (and orange) Halloween sale.

Halloween should be fun, so we've decided to offer our customers great sale prices on everything that's orange or green in our entire inventory. Don't be spooked... we've made it easy for you. No tricks, only treats. If it's orange or green in color, it's on Sale!

Wondering what's orange? We've got a beautiful new orange striped laptop bag, organic cotton sunburst ladies tee, soaps, bamboo towels or gift sets and more. And green? Sea glass necklaces, earrings, stainless steel reusable water bottles and we couldn't resist including both our 100% pure beeswax candles and soy candle selections. Sale prices good through October 31st, 2008.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Halloween. (Special Thanks to Lucy, a.k.a. "OrangeHorrible" for allowing her photo to be used in our Halloween post)

New Eco Friendly Laptop Computer Bags

Introducing two very special fair trade handcrafted and eco-friendly laptop computer bags now in stock at Sea Glass Organic.


The "Azrakh" laptop bag is printed using 100% natural dyes on locally sourced cotton using traditional wood block methods. It is quilted to protect your computer and features two separate zippered compartments, several pockets for your computer accessories and an adjustable strap.

The "Orange Stripe" laptop bag is sure to brighten your outlook with its vibrant colors. This bag is quilted and has one zipper compartment and two pockets. Velcro closure. Both bags are machine washable, which is a really great feature and also come with a tag explaining the social and environmental significance.

We'd like to offer a special savings for you of $3.00 off any purchase of $30.00 or more. Use coupon code BLOG3 at check out. Offer valid through Thursday, October 16th, 2008.

So, if you're ready for Fair Trade and Eco Friendly alternatives for your laptop case, we've got em'!

Free Shipping Dealio at Sea Glass Organic

For a very limited time Sea Glass Organic is offering Free Priority Mail Shipping with any order of $75.00 or more! Use code FREE75 at check out to take advantage of this special offer. Offer is valid through Sunday, October 5th, 2008. Get an early start on the Holiday shopping season and enjoy free shipping. We've got unique eco-friendly gifts including Sea Glass Wine Markers, Recycled Sailcloth Bags and Coconut Shell Soap Dish Gift sets.

Not quite ready for the Holidays? Check out our sales and clearance section for great prices on closeout items.

It's Time to Get Down and Dirty! NC Big Sweep

It's that time of year where everyone in North Carolina can get down and dirty. Volunteers from all over the state will be cleaning up trash from our waterways during the NC Big Sweep over the next few weekends. Clean ups are scheduled by County and New Hanover County's will be held this coming weekend September 27th, 2008. Brunswick and Pender County will be on October 4th, 2008. Go to www.ncbigsweep.org for all other counties.

Last year New Hanover County volunteers collected 581 bags of trash estimated at 11,620 pounds! If you live in New Hanover County and want to participate you have several location options:

Greenfield Lake- Meet at the Boat House at 9:00am
Wrightsville Beach- Meet at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier 9:00am
Carolina Beach- Meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo at 9:00am
Kure Beach- Meet at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier at 9:00am

You will be provided with gloves, trash bags and refreshments. You might win a prize or find a real treasure like the star fish (pictured above) or sea glass. It only takes and hour or two, you can meet fun people and enjoy the great outdoors. We'll see you there!

Save 20% through Tuesday at Sea Glass Organic.com

A special sale just for our readers! Take 20% off store wide (including sale prices) through Tuesday, September 16th, 2008. You can save on Bamboo towels, Clothing, Reusable water bottles and more. Just enter code "BLOG20" at check out to take advantage of this special sale.

New arrivals! Beautiful 925 Sterling silver necklace or earrings are designed and handcrafted after the exotic Heliconia flower, native to Bali. Named after surfer Hailey Partridge and produced under fair trade conditions. Also just arrived our New Sea Glass necklaces that are absolutely gorgeous! Each one of a kind necklace has genuine sea glass (recycled by the ocean naturally) and was found on a California beach.

Don't forget to sign up for our email by September 15th - you'll be entered to win a free bar of Sunburst Soap.

Remove Hard Water Deposits the Eco Friendly Way

I have been forever searching for some type of product to remove drain clogs from the bathtub and sink and something to remove hard water deposits from the sink drain and toilet bowl. Oh- and they need to be environmentally friendly. Not an easy task when it comes to drain clogs! Well, I have found them and they work.

The first product is a drain clog remover called a Drain Stick which you can find at your local hardware store. I was actually looking for a product called "ZipIt" (which they didn't have) but they are similar. I spent the $5.49 and decided to try it. It's a long piece of plastic that has a serrated tip that you push right down the drain, twist it and remove. You don't even have to remove the stop. Be prepared to dispose of all the gunk it pulls up. It's a simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly way to remove clogs and can be used over and over again.

The second product is called a "Pumie" which I found at a local grocery store. This is for removing stubborn stains, rust and hard water deposits from toilet bowls. It is 100% natural pumice, cost about $8.00 and it works! I was thrilled to find an eco friendly way to remove these hard water deposits. The "Pumie" is abrasive but safe for porcelain bowls, around pets and for the environment. It is recommended to test an area on colored porcelain bowls first.

No more pouring money and toxic chemicals down the drain!

Free Sunburst Soap Bar Giveaway!

We just can't help ourselves! We love this soap so much we have to give it away! Sign up for Sea Glass Organic Blog/E-mail by September 15th and you'll automatically be entered to win a free bar of Sunburst Soap from Green Girl Basics. (If you've already joined your already entered!)

Sunburst Soap from Green Girl Basics is hand made right here in North Carolina. Lightly citrus fragrance with orange essential oil and notes of tangerine, lemon, grapefruit and vanilla. Made with saponified oils of olive, coconut, palm and beeswax. Warning - This soap is highly addictive. Sign up today!

We also have two new 16oz Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle designs! In addition to our stainless steel, pink, white and purple rainbow colors we now have solid lime green and green flower power. Sports cap accessories are now available in black or white tops. Great choices, great prices.

Free Water Wrap with 16oz Reusable Bottle Purchase

For a limited time you'll get a FREE Water Wrap with any 16oz Reusable Bottle purchase from Sea Glass Organic. Water Wrapz are bottle grips that slip over the bottle and provide added grip, style and personalization. Our stainless steel reusable water bottles are available in stainless, pink, purple rainbow and white (lime green and green flowers coming soon!) This offer ends soon so check it out today!

New jewelry has arrived! Balinese artisan designed and ethically produced under fair trade conditions. The Hailey Necklace and matching earrings (named after surfer Hailey Partridge of the Betty B. team) are made from 925 sterling silver with your choice of vegan suede cord color. Cords available in avocado, black, brown or orange. Surf's up!

An Amazing Surfer Story

What a pleasant surprise this morning. Our local Sunday paper headline was not of the usual gloom and doom. It read "Blind Man Makes Waves" and has a picture of local Carolina Beach resident Zac Adair riding a wave on his surfboard.

Zac Adair was hit by a taxicab at full speed which resulted in a fractured neck, broken legs and he was put on life support for a week. He recovered, but in May 2004 he ran into the side of his truck and had a stroke which damaged his optic nerves and left him blind.

He lost his job, hobbies and girlfriend. Eight months later, inspired by his father, he got back on his feet. He got back on a surfboard for the first time last year. He now lives in Carolina Beach, NC with his girlfriend (who helps him catch those waves) goes to college and is once again a surfer. Check out the video it's amazing.

You can also read the whole story at Star News Online.

Three Day Sale & Bamboo Towel Set Winner

We are pleased to announce our Winner for the Organic Bamboo Hand Towel set is Kathy C. from Pierce City, MO. Congratulations to Kathy who has selected the Coral colored towel set. Thanks to all who entered our contest and stay tuned for more great giveaways to come!

A Special Offer for our readers: For THREE DAYS ONLY take 25% off any order of $40.00 or more at Sea Glass Organic.com Enter coupon code "SGOBLOG88" at check out. Coupon valid Saturday, Sunday and Monday only (expires 8/5/08).

Clean the Air in Your Home Naturally

How can you improve your air quality at home? Plants, plants and more plants. Just say no to fake plants. Real live plants naturally remove toxins, pollutants and help balance indoor humidity. Just one plant is needed to clean the air in a 10 square yard area, so in an average living room, just a few plants will do the job.

So what plants are best? Personally, I think any common, easy care houseplant is good. You can find most of these indoor plants at your local nursery or home store: Pothos, Ivy, Spider Plant, Dracaena (Janet Craig), Chinese Evergreen, Corn Plant, Peace Lily, Palms, and the ever popular Ficus. You might even find my favorite indoor plant which is the easy care Ponytail Palm (pictured).

Choose plants that look healthy. No yellow or dead leaves. Check the undersides of leaves and soil for possible insects. Most of these plants are used because they adapt well to indoor conditions such as lower light. The most common problem with caring for plants is OVER watering! Follow the plant tag recommendations and check your plant once a week, lift the grow pot- does it feel heavy? Is the soil wet on top? If so, it doesn't need water. Is it super light? Is the soil dry? It might need a drink.

Indoor plants not only help clean the air, they enhance our living space with their natural beauty all year long. A great way to "green" your home!

Organic Bamboo Hand Towel Set Giveaway!

Sea Glass Organic is giving away a free bamboo hand towel and washcloth set! From now through July 31st, 2008 just visit our website at SeaGlassOrganic.com and sign up for our email to get blog updates, news, and discounts. We promise you'll never get an email more than once a week! You'll automatically be entered to win our 70% Bamboo and 30% Organic cotton hand towel and wash cloth set ($14.95 value). We'll even let you pick the color (sea foam or coral)! Winner will be selected randomly and contacted via email (so make sure to add us to your contacts!) Winner will be announced August 1st, 2008.

Bamboo is eco-friendly in part because it's grown without pesticides or chemicals and it naturally replenishes itself. Our bamboo and organic cotton towels are manufactured responsibly in China using new sustainable processes and none of the bamboo comes from tropical forests. Bamboo fabric is super soft, lightweight, durable and naturally antibacterial which makes it perfect for bath, beach and sports. Sea Glass Organic offers bamboo Beach towels, bamboo Bath towels, 3 piece Bath Sets as well as bamboo Hand towel Gift sets.

Good Luck!

Where can I Recycle My CFL Bulbs?

Home Depot announced on June 24, 2008 that it is offering CFL (compact flourescent light) bulb recycling at all of their stores nationwide! This is a free service that provides safe, responsible disposal of the bulbs. Just bring any unbroken, or expired CFL bulbs to the Returns desk at your local store. It's that simple.

Additionally, they are launching an in-store energy conservation program which will switch their lighting fixture showrooms to all CFL bulbs by the fall of 2008. Cost savings for this project alone will be $16 million annually. Fabulous!

Converting to CFLs will save you money. Here's a realistic statistic of what you can save by switching JUST ONE bulb from www.freecfl.com:

An incandescent bulb using 75 watts replaced with a CFL bulb that only uses 20 watts. The average cost of a kilowatt is 8 cents, and the average CFL bulb lasts 8000 hours. Over 8000 hours, a 75-watt incandescent bulb costs $48.00 to run, while a 20 watt CFL (same light output) comes in at nearly a quarter of the cost at $12.80! That is a savings of $35.00 over the life of the light bulb.

You can offset the slightly higher cost of the CFLs by gradually switching over as your old bulbs burn out. The average lifespan of an incandescent bulb is one year, versus a CFL bulb which is 8-10 years. You can use CFLs in anywhere you'd use an incandescent bulb, except for three way switches, dimmers and outdoor lights where a special CFL bulb is required.

Eco Friendly Clothing Summer Sale

Now that Summer is here Sea Glass Organic is having a Summer sale! Our entire stock of clothing is on sale! We have 100% organic cotton tees from Earth Creations as well as organic cotton and hemp blend tees and tank tops. These ladies tees have beautiful, unique artwork, natural clay dyed colors and are made in the USA. Check them out!

Organic cotton is grown from plants that have not been genetically modified. Methods such as crop rotation and biological pest control are used in place of synthetic fertilizer, toxic herbicides and pesticides. There's nothing natural about conventional cotton.

By choosing organic cotton you are supporting healthier working conditions for farmers, protecting yourself and our environment from the harmful effects of pesticides.

Smellin' Like a Rose: The Nose Knows

Have you ever leaned in to sniff a bouquet of roses, only to discover they had no scent? How disappointing! Such beauty without the sweet scent that I remember once was. When I was young we had a rose bush in the back yard that required nothing (or at least that's what it got) for care and always had beautiful, abundant and fragrant blooms. I have planted mail order roses claiming to have an inviting scent and once again was disappointed. Where has the fragrant, intoxicating rose gone?

After a bit of research I have learned some interesting things. Due to demand for size, color, form and disease resistance- much of the fragrance has been inadvertently bred out of todays modern roses. I appreciate the beauty of a rose. I appreciate the beauty of all flowers. I expect my roses to smell like roses!

So what's a rose lover to do? If you want to grow your own try an heirloom variety or choose roses described as "strong" scented. Ask your florist for more fragrant roses if their selection doesn't satisfy your senses. They in turn will ask their suppliers/growers, and eventually it will come back around to what nature intended. Smellin' like a Rose!

What's Better than Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottles?

Stainless steel reusable water bottles in COLOR! That's right - we've got pink, blue and white too! Our new ecowaterbottles come in the convenient 17 ounce size, with a loop cap made from safe, non-leaching polypropelene and a matching carabiner. Easily clips to your beach bag, backpack or purse. My favorite feature is the non-slip mat on the bottom which protects surfaces.

These great bottles are made from high quality food grade stainless steel (which is unlined) and are produced responsibly in China. They are lightweight, durable and 100% recyclable. If all this weren't enough- they also come with a great price of $11.95 at Sea Glass Organic.

An excellent new accessory for your reusable water bottle are the Water Wrapz. Water Wrapz go around the bottle providing extra grip and comfort. They come in 5 different designs to express your personal style. Available for $2.95.

Cool New Site for Eco-Moms & Baby

Whether your a new mom or a mom-to-be, Bambino Land is a wonderful place to find everything eco-friendly for your little ones. Organic clothing, bedding & bath products as well as toys & gifts. We especially love these beach style infant shoes! Shop online or visit them today at 121 S. Main Street, Fountain City, WI.

Make a Difference this Memorial Day!

On this Memorial Day we would like to honor all of the Americans who sacrificed their lives on behalf of our nation. Please take a moment on Monday at 3pm to remember those who gave so much.

We have found some excellent programs if you would like to help support our troops right now. There are many inexpensive options such as donating old cell phones to Cell Phone for Soldiers that get turned into pre-paid phone cards or how about donating all those paperbacks to the Books For Soldiers program? Such a great way to recycle too!

If you are interested in making a financial donation please consider The Wounded Warrior Project where you will find these words: The greatest casualty is being forgotten.

Support the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project

The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project is having their spring wine tasting & silent auction fund raiser Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-5:00pm at the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar 1211 N. Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach, NC. This is the only fund raising event they hold, so please help them out if you can! Tickets are $25.00 and include 50 different wines, appetizers and the silent auction. Sea Glass Organic has donated a gift basket with bamboo towels, soy candle, soap & body butter for the silent auction.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, please visit Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project for contact information. This is a non-profit organization that relies on our help to protect and monitor the sea turtle nests on our beaches. Thank you.

Trip to Asheville & Biltmore Estate

Just got back from a trip to the mountains. This was our first time to Asheville, NC. Our timing was perfect as the Festival of Flowers was going on at the Biltmore Estate. The azaleas were in full bloom. The mansion is the main attraction (largest house in the U.S.) you could spend days in there, but I was all about the gardens. We ran across this single redwood tree in the azalea garden. Lots and lots of walking but absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy the photos!

Mother's Day Book Give Away!

Mother's Day is May 11th!

Everyone that places an order at SeaGlassOrganic.com from April 27th-May 11th, 2008 will be entered to win a free copy of "Growing Up Green" volume two, Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus. Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy children. This volume addresses specific issues faced by children of all ages, with a focus on prevention versus treatment of childhood illnesses. It is full of research and advice from leading "green" pediatricians and nationally recognized doctors.

100% of the author's profits from the book will benefit the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer.

A Few Thoughts for Earth Day 2008

What should we be doing on Earth Day? I was going to share a list of things to do for Earth Day but, I think that maybe it's about doing less. Slowing down. Smelling the roses. Unplugging. Watching the sunset. So, if you don't get the chance to go out and plant a tree or pick up litter on your street, just take a moment to appreciate the skies above or the grass beneath your feet.

Take the Think Outside the Bottle Pledge!

Hopefully most people already know that most bottled water including Dasani, Aquafina & Pure Life are no better, cleaner or safer than tap water. In fact, they are tap water. It seems ridiculous that we actually pay to buy back tap water. If we stop buying bottled water we can save money. If we stop buying bottled water we can reduce petroleum needed to manufacture and transport bottled water. If we stop buying bottled water we can reduce landfill waste. I'm just sayin'.

The link below is filled with great information & resources to help you kick the plastic water bottle and BYOB - Bring Your Own Bottle. I took the pledge today, it's quick and painless. Check it out and tell your friends. Thanks!

Unexpected Benefits from Organic Cat Food

I've tried several different cat foods/formulas over the years - adult, senior cats, indoor formula and the "naturals" in an effort to keep hairballs a.k.a. "yaks" to a minimum. We finally made the switch to an organic cat food. It's made from organic brown rice, peas, carrots and has no corn or wheat. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but totally worth it.

Not only did my cats love the taste, but they have regained some of their playfulness that tends to lessen with age (they are 9 and 14 years old). The oldest cat, Lucy used to "get sick" on a pretty regular basis. She now only produces the occasional hairball. I am absolutely thrilled for my cats who are much happier and there's less cleanup for me!

Should you Reuse plastic water bottles?

I used to re-use my plastic water bottles over and over thinking I was helping reduce the landfill problem. Not a bad idea, but then I learned that plastic bottles can leach chemicals, are petroleum based and take 1000's of years to biodegrade, if ever. Most plastic bottles do not even get recycled.

So, that leads to the question of what to drink out of? A few options are glass, stainless steel and aluminum. None of these are perfect but are certainly better choices. We are now carrying a great line of reusable water bottles from Klean Kanteen. They are made from food grade stainless steel (which is 100% recyclable), are dishwasher safe, extremely durable, light weight and non leaching. Best of all your beverage will taste how it should, not like plastic.

Earth Hour- What to do in the dark?

Tonights the night! Please participate in Earth Hour 2008. On Saturday March 29th, 2008 from 8pm-9pm join a world wide effort to reduce greenhouse gases and turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances. The first Earth Hour took place in 2007 and originated in Australia.

What can we do for an hour in the dark? Hmm...You could have a candlelight dinner, take a bubble bath, cozy up in front of the fireplace, take a nap, or go outside and look at the stars!!! I'm gonna take a walk to the beach- hope its not raining!

Plastic, paper, barbies, OH MY!

I just have to share this. This site was mentioned in a forum and I've gone back to look at it many, many times. It's from an artist named Chris Jordan who creates images of items such as 60,000 plastic bags used in the US every 5 seconds. Everything from cigarettes to paper bags, plastic bottles, cell phones, and yes, barbies too. Disturbing and fascinating. You can find his work and more information at www.chrisjordan.com.

Green Space for Kure Beach

The old Rolling Surf Motel came down this week. The town of Kure Beach bought the vacant property that sits oceanfront and next to the boardwalk. They plan to create a public park in its place which will be a wonderful addition to the often overbuilt oceanfront towns. Read more in the IslandGazette.net.

Good News for the Brown Pelicans

I am lucky enough to see these birds on a regular basis. I was able to sneak up close enough (thanks to zoom lens) to snap this photo of them on the beach a few weeks ago. Even if your not a "bird lover", brown pelicans are fascinating to watch. They skim the top of the waves and just glide in the air and then dive straight down into the water. The federal government wants to take the brown pelican off the endangered species list. The full article can be found at the DailyPress.com.

Fort Fisher Fun Today

If you ever get the chance to visit our lovely area- you may find the Fort Fisher Hermit Bunker of interest! Robert E. Harrill lived in an old world war 2 bunker for 17 years before his mysterious death in 1972. The bunker is about a mile walk from the Ranger station parking area. If you can't make it down here- check out the documentary "The Fort Fisher Hermit" The Life and Death of Robert E. Harrill. at www.thefortfisherhermit.com.

New Product Just IN!

We've just added a wonderful new soap to our store. Sun Rise soap has oatmeal to gently exfoliate your skin and then adds essential oils of clary sage, lemon and sandalwood to make a fabulous scented soap. Check it out today! www.SeaGlassOrganic.com.

Some of you may have noticed the lack of a January newsletter. We are researching some better options for this service and hope to get one out to you as soon as possible! Thanks for your patience.

Jackie

Happy Green New Year!

Happy New Year!

We are looking to make 2008 a great GREEN year. Our goals are to increase environmental awareness and promote "green" living through our website and locally as well. We are planning to offer new and even better products as we continue to grow. If there is a product you would like to see offered on our site- just let us know. You can visit our site at www.SeaGlassOrganic.com and send us an e-mail. Sea Glass Organic will celebrate our first anniversary in February.