Get an Exceptional Romantic Green Gift

by Sunny on February 7, 2010

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Coconut Shell and Sterling Silver (Photo via Etsy)

All FoodCycles members and supporters get a 15% online discount on fair trade, one of a kind, sustainably produced jewelry by Lara Bazant (this includes free shipping) at Etsy. Better hurry though since the offer lasts until February 14, 2010. You can get this deal by joining the mailing list if you aren’t already on it. Once you’ve joined you’ll get an automatic message with the version of this post that has the offer code.

Lara Bazant infuses her 15+ years of design experience with a sense of spirit and preservation to adorn women in jewelry that combines sustainability with style. Her designs are internationally recognized for their versatile use, off-beat yet classy look and environmental nod. She has been branded one of Canada’s top eco designers and featured in Tonic and LouLou magazines. In her chemical free studio she implements traditional metalsmithing techniques, and uses sterling silver to breathe new life into old gems. (Via Bazant Unique Adornments)

Note: FoodCycles tries its best to support local artisans and businesses like Lara’s when it can. Lara was a great fit because she reclaims and re-uses metals and other materials to make her jewelry (hence the sustainable part). Reclaiming and recycling stuff is what FoodCycles is about — food, metal or gems, it’s all from the earth.

Do you have a local, ethical and sustainable business in mind that we could support? Let us know at foodcycles@gmail.com, on Facebook or Twitter.

WHERE TO GO?

There are 3 sites where you can get Lara’s jewelry.
Etsy(this is where the 15% discount is available)
Green is Black
Heart On Your Sleeve

OTHER RESOURCES

Check out Lara’s gallery
What other services can Lara offer you?
Do you want to learn more about Lara? click here

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Your Food, Your Choice: Grounds for Change

by Sunny on February 4, 2010

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COG Toronto is holding its annual conference with an impressive line up of speakers in the organics movement including Baerbel Hoehm, the first Agricultural Minister for the German Green Party and Michael Schmidt, the raw milk dairy farmer. The event will happen on Saturday, February 20, 2010 9 am to 5 pm at the University of Toronto Conference Centre (89 Chestnut St., Toronto).

Get the full details at COG Toronto’s Blog.

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Popcorn Sprouts in Coleslaw

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Peat Use Burns Wetlands

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Calico Yam Make Top 10 Restaurants (2009)

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Get Down with DIRT! (the Movie)

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FoodCycles (http://foodcycles.org) is hosting one of the first largest screenings of the award winning DIRT! the Movie in Toronto at Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St W; map) on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 (6:30-8:30 PM). Dirt! the movie tells the amazing story of the earth we stand on everyday and how we depend on it for life. In addition, FoodCycles is fundraising for its education work. Tickets will be available online and at the door on a sliding scale of $10-20. There will be a reception at 6:30 PM and the movie will start at 7 PM and end at 8:30 PM. You can buy sprouts, vegetable earrings or memberships during the reception.

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“Build Your Own Membership” Pre-Survey

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This is a run up to a possible full survey and to the upcoming annual general meeting.

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