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Best of the Breast: The Greenest Pink Ribbon Purchases

Date: October 20, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Body Care, Clothing, Fragrance, Holiday & Gift, Intimates, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Makeup, Men, Office, Pets, Skin Care, Stores & Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Women

Women’s ta-tas are all the talk these days. October is national breast cancer awareness month, and by now you’re probably more than inundated with pink ribbon products that donate a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research or help fund mammograms. The ironic (and unfortunate) thing about many of these products is that they often contain chemicals that are not only harmful to the environment, but have been linked to cancer.

Use your pink ribbon buying power to choose the greenest pink ribbons, ensuring that your dollars still make a contribution to the cure, while supporting companies that are taking matters into their own hands and eliminating any chance of known carcinogens. We’ve rounded up our top ecofabulous picks for making the greenest pink ribbon purchases - stock up now for the holidays!

	Beet To-Go Ware Utensil Set: A long time ecofabulous favorite, this particular bamboo To-Go Ware set will help “beet” breast cancer. 10% of the purchase price will be donated to the Breast Cancer Fund. Now you can reduce your ecological footprint without being forced to eat lunch with your fingers!
	Sweetgrass Farm Fragrance Stick: Inhale the scent of a sweet and peppery fragrance, Carnation & Pink Peppercorn fragrance sticks. Developed in honor of a loved one who fought breast cancer, Sweetgrass Farm will donate 10% of each sale to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This line is made of pure, essential oils that will bring you months of enjoyment!
	Julia Failey Eco Friendly Jewelry: Make the most of your charitable offerings with these gorgeous, recycled rose gold Lotus Flower earrings! Chicago-based designer, Julia Failey is donating 20% of her Lotus Flower Collection in rose gold to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone. Proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Network of Strength throughout the month of October.
	Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser: Suki Skincare encourages us to “Think before you pink!” Raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research with Suki’s exfoliating foaming cleanser and cleansing bar. Smooth away lines and wrinkles and exfoliate dead cells, or raise the “bar” with a super gentle moisturizing face and body cleanser. You’ll be doing so in all-natural vegan fashion! Better yet, all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Action’s “Think Before You Pink” campaign.

	Think Pink - Go Green Collection: Pick up your beauty basics from the Think Pink - Go Green cosmetic collection! A multitude of natural and organic skincare lines from beautorium are donating 25% of their proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Offer lasts through January 15, 2010.
	Recycled Glass Awake Bird: Behold this lovely, pink bird that’s longing to perch on your desk to help secure paper. This one of a kind piece is made of recycled glass stock, and processed in an electric furnace powered by wind energy - a portion of sales go to breast cancer research.
	Gretchen & Grace Greenwear: Shop eco chic and eco-friendly while supporting breast cancer awareness! During the month of October, 10% of all sales will be donated to the important cause. Shop both stylish and practical for a wide range of organic goodies including, both men, women, and children’s clothing and accessories!
	Breast Cancer Bracelet: Wear the bracelet that shows you care! Made of recycled tires and recycled metal, half of the proceeds from this eco-friendly and fashionable statement will be donated to BreastCancer.org. You can also purchase a dozen beautiful Passion Pink roses from Organic Bouquet for an additional 5% of sales that support the cause.
	Love Hearts Organic Catnip Toy: Your cat is sure to meow over this adorable catnip toy! The Breast Cancer site will donate 1% of a mammogram for each toy purchased. Rest assured your feline friend’s goodie is free of fillers and packed with 100% certified organic U.S.-grown catnip.
	Organic Zoo Hemp Dog Toy: Show some kindness and compassion to your pup by bringing home a friend from the zoo! Choose from Ollie the Owl, Jerry the Mouse or Eddie the Elephant - or get all three! The Breast Cancer site will donate 1% of a mammogram for each organic hemp toy purchased.
	ARCONA Cranberry Toner: Cleanse, tone and hydrate with this 3-in-1 cranberry milk toner. Arcona’s pink skin regimen is one to feel good about - not only is it formulated with pure, natural ingredients, the proceeds benefit the Cancer and Careers Foundation.