Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day -- April 22 -- has been on a worldwide mission to promote a healthy, sustainable environment that protects Earth for future generations. According to Earth Day Network, the official Earth Day organization, 1 billion people in the world participate in Earth Day activities.
So what better way to celebrate love for the planet than a little environmentally-conscious shopping?
Aveda Earth Month 2016 gifts at Craig Stewart Salon
Craig Stewart Salon, an Aveda concept salon, has clearly demonstrated how important the environment is: The salon celebrates Earth Day for an entire month. Stewart is a proud partner with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), an environmental advocacy organization whose focus is clean drinking water for nearly four million Georgians.
There will be a raffling off of two baskets full of Aveda products, salon services and gift certificates from several Buckhead Court shopping center businesses. Aveda is well recognized as being one of the leading beauty product brands that has placed earth-friendliness as its paramount objective. Aveda has raised millions for environmental causes for almost two decades.
Raffle tickets are $5 individually, 3 for $10, 5 for $15 - and they can be purchased at the salon's front desk as well as Crowdrise fundraising website. The salon is located at 3872 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, Ga. 404.266.9696.
All proceeds will go directly to CRK to help them continue their efforts to provide Atlanta clean drinking water.
Here's the content highlights of the men's Aveda gift basket ($369.18 retail value):
- Aveda Rosemary Mint Hand/Bodywash Liter $62.50
- Aveda Men Pure-formance Shampoo Liter $52.50
- Aveda Men Pure-formance Conditioner Liter $52.50
- Aveda Men Grooming Clay $24.00
- Aveda Men Shave Cream $18.00
- Aveda Men After Shave $35.00
- Aveda Earth Month 2016 Candle $12.00
- Aveda Pump Liter $3.00
Plus a bonus gift from Thunderbolt Power Yoga: 5 free classes ($90 value)
Here's the content highlights of the women's Aveda gift basket ($622.76 value):
- Aveda Color Conserve Conditioner Liter $79.00
- Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo Liter $63.00
- Aveda Beautifying Radiance Polish $50.00
- Aveda Beautifying Body Moisturizer $31.00
- Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil $29.00
- Aveda Beautifying Cream Cleansing Oil $28.00
- Aveda Thickening Tonic $28.00
- Aveda Earth Month 2016 Candle $12.00
- Aveda Pump Liter $2.00
Plus Buckhead Lash demi set ($175 value) and Range Boutique jewelry ($100 value)
21st Annual Earth Day Part Eco-Silent Auction
Thursday, April 21, 2016
7 p.m.
Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
Earth Share of Georgia, an environmental nonprofit organization that represents its member groups' employee giving campaigns, will have an eco-silent auction during its Earth Day party on the rooftop of Ponce City Market, April 21. Guests will be some of the first to enjoy the newly opened Ponce City rooftop venue.
This is another Earth Day opportunity to patronize companies and organizations that are dedicating their time and money into preserving the environment.
Here's the list of the eco-fabulous auction items:
- Two Adele tickets
- Weekend getaway in a tiny house
- Trip on Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's pontoon boat
- Mountain/lake weekends
- Paddleboard rental
- Walk on the BeltLine with Ryan Gravel
Tiny House Atlanta will present a pre-party tour of an on-site tiny house, and one lucky prize-winner will receive the popular Kendama game as a special giveaway. Tickets are available online from EarthShare of Georgia at http://www.earthsharega.org/earth-day/tickets/. 404.900.7900.
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