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I agree it’s a bit hypocritical to encourage shopping on and because of Earth Day, but I think saying “shopping is not sustainable” is oversimplifying the issue. I don’t remember where I read this, but it stuck with me: most people are not going to do something eco-friendly unless they benefit from it. Unless you’re an activist or at least concerned about the environment, you are not going to give up something you like just because it’s bad for the planet. So companies who are trying to sell sustainable products should keep this in mind…

This diatribe is just and introduction for the next product: Recycled Bottle Lantern. When I saw the name, I admit I thought it would be ugly. What can you make out of a bottle, after all? Well… something that looks better than most lanterns I’ve seen, actually. It comes in amber and green and has a fleur-de-lys model, and it will definitely draw attention.

In this case, I think the designers nailed it: it’s eco-friendly, looks good and is not too expensive. I’d buy it (if I had a porch to hang it above).

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.00 on Anthropologie.com.

Via Outblush