The idea behind Tree Tribe is to create consciously, build community, and give back to the Earth. Our community focused approach means we take requests, and sometimes our Tribe comes up with ideas that get turned into actual products... liiiiiike the Envelope Clutch! Read on for before/after pics and an interview with Bekah, the designer behind the Envelope Clutch.
If you bought one of our Eco Bottles, congratulations it's guaranteed for life! It's easy to clean and care for, here are some guidelines to keep your bottle fresh. Brand New Bottle Our bottles are made with food-grade 18/8 stainless steel, which makes them safe and rust resistant. You'll want to wash your bottle before using it: Fill er up with warm/hot water and soap and screw the cap on. Give it a few shakes then let it sit for a couple minutes. Rinse it out and let air dry.
Our tree planting partner Eden Projects just launched a vlog to bring more video action of the communities they work with and projects they're involved with. The early episodes will focus around their new planting project in Indonesia. Here's episode 1:
Trees for the Future has planted over 155 million trees since 1989. Nice! We've been working together for 3 years, since Tree Tribe started. August is their birthday month and we want to say thank you and happy birthday! Some cool facts about Trees for the Future:
About Indonesia Indonesia is a collection of over 17,000 tropical islands in Southeast Asia. We love Indonesia - actually most of our team has spent significant time there. I think Bali is one of the easiest places to be super healthy - yoga and surf culture, plenty of beach to run and ocean to swim, and lots of healthy food options. Our tree planting partner Eden Projects has expanded to Indonesia! And a portion of our donations to plant trees contribute to the Indo projects.
What is Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a social movement to challenge ourselves to be more environmentally responsible by cutting out single use plastic. It's a fun exercise to bring awareness at how much single use plastic we use every day, and think about where it goes. You'll find yourself being more mindful and creative in your daily life
We added some new gear to our hand made leaf leather collection - a couple new women's wallets and a travel kit / toiletry bag / overnight bag however you want to call it :) I worked on these while in Thailand earlier this year visiting our leaf leather partners - it's always cool to reconnect and trade creative ideas... and that Thailand heat I'm all about it!
Allow us to introduce you to Corry Bondini, a Canadian hiker, skier and camper who just can't stay away from the mountains! She shares her favorite hikes with us as well as her inspiration and what gear she always packs in her bags!