Northwest residents and longtime environmental enthusiasts, the pair are committed to leaving as little impact as possible – Slide Sideways products are made from organic, natural fabrics using water-based inks (they even use eco-friendly products when cleaning the screen-printer). Paper goods are printed on 100% recycled, 80% post-consumer paper and packaging material is recycled as much as possible.

Fresh designs with a hint of whimsy fill the online store – like the newly added “Life’s Sweet” double ice cream cone print and “Joy Ride” poster. We ordered a “Find a Beautiful Place and Get Lost” print for the office and now have our eyes set on some of the gorgeous tea towels for home!

The Green Belt Movement was founded in 1977 by activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Wangari Maathai as a grass-roots tree-planting program to empower women to address issues of deforestation, soil erosion and water scarcity. Since its inception the organization has assisted African women in planting over 40 million trees! Join PACT this Earth Day in supporting sustainability, equitable economic development and peace – and get some pretty sweet underwear out of the deal! As PACT founders Jason Kibbey and Jeff Denby say, “Change Starts With Your Underwear.”

Enter Abe’s Market, an online retailer that embraces the innovations of our age while staying true to the essence of small marketplaces—a sort of nouveau mom and pop shop. Friends and co-founders Jon Polin and Richard Demb bonded based on their love of the outdoors and a respect for the environment that would eventually birth their e-store.

Abe’s Market online is where you can find A Perfect Pear’s artisanal Olive Oil and Vinegar Set, Bunny Butt Apothecary’s whipped and lavender-scented Body Cream, and Plum Creek’s 13-piece Lunch Kit — essentials for a well-rounded green lifestyle, if you ask us.

Abe’s does not throw items up for sale willy-nilly; their lines are very carefully chosen, with Polin and Demb concerned about knowing the story behind every company featured on their website. Abe’s is concerned with ethics, quality, and nurturing community not turning a quick profit.

There are four main categories to shop for the time being: Personal Care, Kids and Baby, Home, and Food and Beverage, with more to come in the future. We’re particularly impressed that shoppers have the chance to ask sellers questions about products so, as the company puts it, you can “feel good about your goods.”

Make sure to check out our round-up of Valentine’s Day cards that beat true red, while holding steadfast to our stringent green criteria. And if you’re more of a chocolate and flowers type, make sure you’re choosing organic and as local as possible!

	Love Recycled Print: Make your message loud and clear with this hand pulled screen print made on 100% recycled paper. If you get close you can see that L-O-V-E is spelled out using flowers and plants to create the block letters. (€42.00).
	Infusion Organique Soy Candle: Set the mood with a little soft soy candlelight and an irresistible scent ($38).
	Hugs & Kisses Cookies: These adorable X and O cookie sandwiches are made using only the finest organic ingredients (think decadent dark chocolate and rich vanilla cream). Baked fresh, they’ll arrive to your sweetheart in a gift box tied with a pink ribbon ($34.95).
	Biodegradable Herb Planter Set: Made with rice hulls and corn starch, this planter trio is completely biodegradable and compostable. Fill it with herbs to use in cooking with your cutie ($14).
	ForestEthics Boxer Briefs: Nothing says you care like organic underwear with a cause. 10% of sales from these red beauties goes to protecting endangered forests around the world ($24).
	Rose Quartz & Recycled 14K Gold Ring for Haiti: This sweet pink ring, made with fair trade quartz and recycled gold, shows your compassion for your valentine while giving back to a greater cause – 100% of the proceeds go to The American Red Cross for Haiti Relief ($300).
	Sea Bunny Sleep Mask: Ensure the sweetest of dreams with this soy jersey sleep mask, trimmed in red satin bows (£18.00).
	P.I.Y. (Pop It Yourself) Kit: Grab your honey for a date night at home, and throw in a romantic movie. With this kit, the only thing you’ll need to argue about is whether to pop sweet or salty kernels for snacking ($35).
	Organic Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine: Give the gift of a good bubbly, from the first sparkling winery in the US with all estate vineyards to receive organic certification ($36).
	Perfectly Imperfect Lingerie: You love all her idiosyncrasies, her imperfections are well… perfect, to you. Celebrate her with an organic cotton lingerie set fit for a queen (strapless bra, $44, bloom short, $35).
	Ecoist Red Coin Purse: This tiny little pouch makes a strong statement – made entirely from recycled candy wrappers ($22)! It’s a limited edition so act fast, and if you’re shopping for a few items use code:ECOISTLOVE for free shipping on orders over $50.

From February 6 – 12, this weeklong escape is as green as the Costa Rican jungle that hosts it, with luxurious accommodations by the legendary Harmony Hotel, surf lessons by local gurus who give back to their community, a midweek massage, and, of course, lots and lots of high-quality yoga in an open-air studio. Your day will begin and end with yoga, but should you be inspired to bask in the beauty of a country made famous by their commitment to environmental protection, there are plenty of outdoor activities to please.

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