Bio-degradable vs. Toxic Posted on April 29, 2010 @ 12:28 PM

Bio-degradable means that the product typically was made from plant or animal sources, which means that it may be broken down quickly by other living organisms. If it cannot be broken down by other living organisms then its call non-biodegradable.

however, just because something breaks down quickly in the environment does not necessarily mean that it is not toxic. Whether or not something is biodegradable gives you an idea of how long it might stick around in the environment.  Theoretically, the longer something hangs around, the more likely someone or some poor creature will be exposed to it, and with the increased exposure, the chemical has more of a chance to do harm. This is important for chemicals used outside or those that go into sewers or septic systems.  In these instances, it is much better to use something that is biodegradable than something that is not.

Be environmentally conscious when picking your products!

Reduce • Reuse • Recycle

- Urth

Recycled Bracelet Posted on April 29, 2010 @ 12:09 PM

We’ve added a new item.. Urth Recycled Bracelets!!

All bracelets are made from “vintage” jewelry. Each bracelet is one of a kind. The jewelry are reused to keep them out of the land fields. Because they are not biodegradable, they will not decompose or break down quickly in the environment. This is just another way to reduce - reuse - recycle.

Buy Recycled!

- Urth

Miami Going Green Festival - Posted on April 19, 2010 @ 11:09 AM

Its finally time for the Miami Going Green Festival at Bayfront Park. Event is from 10 am - 6 pm. Urth has been preparing for the past two months for this event and were all excited to see the turnout. We’ll be displaying our organic signature tees, rhinestone logo tank tops, canvas shopping bags, and our fundraiser screen printed tees to raise funds for Haiti.

Come check us out this Saturday!

- Urth

Support your local farmer’s market! Posted on March 29, 2010 @ 12:02 PM

Supporting your local farmer’s market benefits you, your community and the environment!

Farmer’s markets are one of the most sustainable methods of bringing food from farm to consumer. They sell food produced no more than a day’s drive away, mostly by small growers who use environmentally friendly methods. The food available there is typically fresher, tastier, and more nutritious than what’s found in any grocery store, and costs much less.

Most (though, unfortunately, not all) farmers market food comes from small farms, not the corporate factory farms that grocery stores typically buy from. Small farms, by their very nature, are easier on the natural environment than big corporate farms. They have more leeway to rotate crops and to combine animal husbandry with crop growing, letting the activity of their livestock aid in fertilizing the fields. Since they are less likely to exhaust the soil’s nutrients by monocropping, they have less need for fertilizers.

Not all farmers market growers are certified organic. An organic certification is not easy to get, and its cost is prohibitive for many small farmers. However, whether they are certified or not, most of them do use sustainable methods.

Since food from local growers travels much shorter distances to get to market, much less fossil fuel is used, and much less air pollution is generated. And the shorter distance makes for better quality food. Fruits and vegetables shipped long distances are bred to withstand the shipping, usually at the expense of flavor and nutrition. Small growers who sell their crops at farmers markets are free to grow for quality at the expense of long term durability.

Farmers markets only sell what is in season locally. They may sell jams and other preserved foods in the off season, but they do not ship food in from the other side of the world. Eat from the farmers market, and you will begin to align your eating habits with the rhythms of nature. Your diet will vary with the seasons and you come to know what is in season when in your area, and, likely, gain appreciation for it.

When you buy from your local farmer’s market, not only do you acquire healthy foods, but you may be ultimately changing the world for the better. The more people take an interest in eating locally, the more food will be sold near where it is produced. Less fossil fuel will be expended on long distance shipping.

Supporting your local farmers market is a vote for healthy food and ecological and economic sustainability.

URTH

Just Start Somewhere! Posted on March 26, 2010 @ 3:10 PM

We don’t expect you to do it all, we just ask that you start somewhere… and make a world of difference. Conserving and caring for the world we share is what unites all of us. Join in, and just start somewhere. Simple things like recycling, using less water, or just using canvas grocery bags all add up. Together, were making a world of difference.

URTH!

Miami Going Green Earthday Event! Posted on February 22, 2010 @ 5:21 PM

Urth will be a of the Miami Going Green Event on April 24th, 2010 at Bayfront Park. Go to http://www.miamigoingreen.com for more information!

Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!

Tragedy Strikes Haïti Posted on January 25, 2010 @ 5:09 PM

On January 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude struck Port-au-Price Haïti. Structures of all kinds were damaged or collapsed, from shantytown homes to national landmarks.  Including the Presidential Palace, The National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral and the main Jail.  Killing and injuring thousands of people. Leaving so many  homeless and children instantly orphaned.  This was the largest recorded earthquake to ever hit the small Island.  This disaster is the latest to befall the country of about 9 million people. Haïti is the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation and among the poorest in the world.

With people stripping the trees for fuel and to clear land for agriculture, the mountainous countryside has been heavily deforested. That has led to severe erosion and left Haitians vulnerable to massive landslides when heavy rains fall.

It is good to hear that many countries have responded to appeals for humanitarian aid. Many countries pledging funds and sending rescue and
medical teams. Unfortunately, because of the earthquake, communication systems, air, land and sea transport facilities,
hospitals and electrical networks were damaged, which slowed down rescue and aid efforts.

It will take time for Haïti to be rebuilt, at 10 years of hard work awaits the country.  Port-auPrince, the Capital, will have to be intirely rebuilt, including agriculture, reforestation and building new roads. Which, honestly, Haïti has long been needing. I look forward to seeing Haïti rebuilt and strong!
L’union fet la force!

Urth

New Year! New Post :) Posted on January 3, 2010 @ 7:12 PM

Thanks for shopping at URTH! We know that you had many options, but you chose URTH! Which can only mean that you ROCK!

Urth wants you to know that your tee is Unique!

Urth tees are embellished using recycled material. Once that material is gone, that’s it! no other tee will have that same design/fabric on them. Tees will have the same pattern, but never look the same. Unless of course, they’re made in self or contrast jersey fabric. Typically, if a recycled tee was used, only about 4 Organic tees can be embellished. So the same person having the exact tee is 1 of 4.  But, if the recycled tee was used because of the print, all 4 tees will look different because different parts of the materials was used. Tees might have the same “look” but will never be exact! That sounds like good odds to me

Urth is looking forward to the New Year! New beginnings, New goals, new Decade! Waiting to see what’s in store for us this year. Hoping for all good things! Allowing it all just just flow in as it may.. Letting go of the oars.. Just down streaming it!!

Look forward to many new things from us! Come back often because our designs are constantly changing.

Peace & Blessing!

Urth

URTH® believes in ORE’s mission! Posted on November 18, 2009 @ 2:35 PM

URTH® is currently donating 10% from all tees sold to ‘ORE’, an Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Environment in Haiti.

ORE is working to improve environmental, agricultural and economic conditions in rural Haiti. ORE’s development projects involve high revenue tree crops, improved seeds, cash crops and marketing programs. Working directly with farmers, they are able to provide practical solutions to deforestation and subsistence farming. They offer commercial quality plant materials and the technical assistance needed for successful production and marketing.

Check them out in our links page!