Recycled plastic bags

Have a look at the blog Greitzan. Such a cool way to recycle.

She used the plastic bags from Systembolaget (Swedish liquor store) to create a new bag. The bags from Systembolaget are all in similar colours and really not useful for anything after you brought your wines home. So this is really fun and creative. Also, check out the cosmetic pouch and iphone bag she made from other brands.

Another toothpaste

Decided to try a new one. Went for Weleda Salt Toothpaste this time.

The sea-salt is what's cleaning your teeth in this toothpaste, there's no flouride in it. There's also no preservatives, colourants or synthetic flavours.

It really doesn't taste great, but my mouth and teeth feels really clean after brushing. Since it's developed in collaboration with dentists it should work properly.

They have other ones to try if you don't like the taste of this one.

Read more about other Weleda products I've tried here.

Chewing gum

I didn't even know there was such a thing as an organic chewing gum, but Chicza apparently made one. Made of chicle and natural waxes and mixed with organic sweeteners and flavours this gum really tastes good. The texture is slightly different from regular gum, but once you get used to that it feels just the same.

Chicza is totally biodegradable and can be put on your compost together with branches and leaves. The brand also has multiple eco-labels including the FSC to show it's commitment to nature. Read more about that and the interesting way to make the "gum from the rainforest" on the homepage.

The Climate Account

This truly is a great page! In a few easy steps it helps you to calculate your own carbon footprint.

When you're done it gives you a few hints on easy things you can change to reduce your impact.

Check it out and find out what steps you can take for a healthier world.

Bioutiful

Yasuragi Hasseludden is a hotel and SPA in Stockholm. Situated close to the city but yet in the archipelago with a fantastic view it's a must to visit when you're in Stockholm. They are working intensely with sustainability issues, from leadership to organic food and products. For example; the house-keeping department only uses eco-labelled cleaning products and recently the restaurant started with Meat Free Mondays. Why not try their body-peel with green tea and jasmin or a bambu-massage?

Eco Sense Salong is a SPA in Stocholm that specializes in organic skincare. They offer all the treatments you can expect from a SPA using products from Dermanord, Lakshmi and Q for skin. All of them with natural ingredients, and Lakshmi is developed according to auyrvedic principles.

How about treatments like Hot Stone Massage, C-vitamin Treatment or a Chocolate Overdose Wrapping?

Olive Organic Spa in New York is a small retreat from the busy citylife. Using Eminence Organics skincare line you'll be able to try the Red carpet Ready Facial or a Mimosa Age Defying Body Treatment to name a few.

You can find Panpuri Organic Spa in Bangkok, Sydney and Madrid. Now, this is pure luxury. Just to look at the pictures on the homepage gets you relaxed. Try the Mali Moonlight Massage or treat yourself to the 2h kombo Pan-Vimarn Touch of Paradise.

Playing games

Being the gadget freak that I am I found a great game (unfortunately only for iPhone/iPad so far) called Rescue Reef. Not only is it a fun game to play, I think it's great for kids (and adults) to have fun and learn about the ocean at the same time.

Basically you start with a dead gray reef. You build a rescue and start bringing animals in to feed, heal and clean them. After breeding them or playing with them to make them happy they are released out into the ocean again. For each level there are new species to rescue, and for each species you rescue you get information about that species, like where they live and what they eat and more fun easy to grasp facts. You have "celebrities" sponsoring animals, and you get extra points for picking up bottles, plastic and other rubbish from the bottom.

For each level the surrounding reef gets more color and life.

Try it! It's fun!

More from Stella

I want these!!!

Stella McCartneys new boots and pumps for A/W12

was seen on every fashionistas feet during the fashion weeks in NY, London, Milan and Paris.

I'm completely in love with the look, and it sure doesn't hurt that the sole is completely biodegradable.The rest of the shoe is made with Stellas usual care about the environment and impeccable attention to detail.