Oh Say Can You See What So Proudly We Hailed?

I’ve always been proud to be an American. Our national anthem makes me tear up every time I hear it.

During this decade, when we most needed an eco-minded President we got, instead, one who was the least eco-minded in history (and who sides with gas over green every chance he gets). And yet Americans as a whole are more environmentally friendly than we’ve been in generations.

So much for a President being our leader!

On this 4th of July, infused with red-white-and-blue pride along with mega-green passion, I encourage you to show your patriotism not with sparklers and barbecues, but with a commitment to buying green products that are made in the USA.

And there are many to choose from . . . and here are just a few of my favorites, from sea to shining sea:

California—Toys for Kids (even the packaging is green!): http://www.katescaringgifts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=GREENTOYS

Illinois—Candles (made from soy): http://www.ebcandles.com/

Maine—Furniture (handcrafted of sustainably harvested American black cherry): http://www.greendesigns.com/

Massachusetts—Felt Wine Rack (made from naturally renewable and recyclable materials): http://www.etceteramedia.com/

Montana—Pet Toys (made from 85% Post Consumer Recycled Bottles): http://www.westpawdesign.com/products/282-salamander

New Hampshire—Cloth Bags (some made from 80% recycled cotton/20% recycled plastic bottles): http://www.ecovixen.com/

New Mexico—Cards (made from 100% recycled materials): http://treeoflife-studio.com/

Oregon—Eco-Wine® (organic and sulfite-free): https://www2.ibgcheckout.com/amity/catalog/index.jsp?cat_id=1012

Washington—Bedding (using wool from their local bio-region and getting 100% of their energy from green and renewable sources): http://www.holylamborganics.com/index.html

Wisconsin—Glassware (unconventional and creative products from reclaimed wine and beer bottles): http://www.greenglass.com/

Question of the blog: In what ways are you red, white, blue, and green?