Adding Up the Carbon Footprint of a Wedding
Weddings. Many of us love them and would go to as many of them as possible, but the reality is that, in almost any culture, sizable weddings leave a massive carbon footprint behind. It’s not something that most of us think about when we’re starting to plan our fantasy princess (or prince) day. But any large scale event comes with its price to the environment. Today we’re going to look at all of [...]
Making Responsible Wedding Flower Choices
Flowers. They are the centerpiece (literally) of most weddings. From bridal bouquets to flower girl accessories to reception and ceremony décor, chances are that if you’re getting married you’re also buying flowers. In fact, the recommended amount that a bride-to-be should budget for flowers is ten percent of her total wedding budget. For today, we’re going to ignore the consumer-machine implications of the idea that there’s a set amount of a budget that [...]
Eco and Postconsumer Friendly Alternatives to Engagement Rings: Unique I Do’s
In a month when we’re focused on the current consumer “ownership” of weddings, it would be remiss of us to not talk about engagement rings. After all, it seems like a wedding “necessity” where the recommended price is three months of a person’s salary. We’re going to leave it to you to judge whether three months of salary is an appropriate price for a ring and whether the right choice for your pocket [...]
A Brief History of Wedding Gifts: From Cows to China Patterns
Last year, one of the members of the Postconsumers Content Team got married. She neither had an entirely Postconsumer wedding nor an entirely “wedding industry standard” wedding, so along the way she was exposed to almost all of the consumer elements of wedding planning and implementing. And when she was done and the big day was over, she “strongly” encouraged us during our annual content planning meeting to devote a month to exploring [...]
Favorite John Muir Quotes: The Universe and the Forest
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." John Muir More Nature Inspiration Can Be Found At: All Inspirational Quotes Our Favorite Earth Day Quotes Our Favorite Tree Quotes Get more quotes and inspirations like this on the social media channels below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+
Favorite John Muir Quotes: Going Out and Going In
“I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." John Muir More Nature Inspiration Can Be Found At: All Inspirational Quotes Our Favorite Earth Day Quotes Our Favorite Tree Quotes Get more quotes and inspirations like this on the social media channels below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+
Favorite John Muir Quotes: Nature’s Heart
“Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” John Muir More Nature Inspiration Can Be Found At: All Inspirational Quotes Our Favorite Earth Day Quotes Our Favorite Tree Quotes Get more quotes and inspirations like this on the social media channels below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+
Postconsumers Cartoon: The Mississippi River Memorial
This Postconsumers cartoon by Mike Swofford is everything that we hope doesn't happen to the Mississippi River - or any river for that matter (California, we're looking at you)! See More Postconsumers Cartoons See More Postconsumers Memes Stop Goofing Off and Take Our Web Course! Get more cartoons like this by following us on the social networks below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+
10 Ways to Get Involved with Saving the Planet
Every April, it’s like the holiday season at Postconsumers. Between Earth Day and Arbor Day, we feel like so much of the month is being dedicated to subjects that we find important or meaningful. This year, we’re taking the time to compile all of the information we have on topics related to the planet into a useful resource for you. But in the meantime we wanted to give anybody who hasn’t made helping [...]
Favorite John Muir Quotes: Pure Air
“I know that our bodies were made to thrive only in pure air, and the scenes in which pure air is found.” John Muir More Nature Inspiration Can Be Found At: All Inspirational Quotes Our Favorite Earth Day Quotes Our Favorite Tree Quotes Get more quotes and inspirations like this on the social media channels below. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pinterest | Google+
