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Every item purchased leads to the planting of mangrove trees in Madagascar.
The trees planted with Eden Reforestation Projects in partnership with
Globally, mangrove systems are estimated to hold an astounding 20 petagrams of carbon. For a biome representing less than 5% of the world’s terrestrial area, this makes mangroves one of the most important carbon stocks, even more than many rainforests like the Amazon. Equally, as a relatively fast-growing group of species, mangroves sequester carbon at a very fast rate.
According to NOAA; "blue carbon" is simply the term for carbon captured by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems. You have probably heard that human activities emit (or give off) something called carbon dioxide, which contains atmospheric carbon. You have also heard that these gases are changing the world's climate, and not in a good way. What you may not have heard is that our ocean and coasts provide a natural way of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases on our atmosphere, through sequestration (or taking in) of this carbon.
Sea grasses, mangroves, and salt marshes along our coast "capture and hold" carbon, acting as something called a carbon sink. These coastal systems, though much smaller in size than the planet's forests, sequester this carbon at a much faster rate, and can continue to do so for millions of years. Most of the carbon taken up by these ecosystems is stored below ground where we can't see it, but it is still there. The carbon found in coastal soil is often thousands of years old!
The bigger picture of blue carbon is one of coastal habitat conservation. When these systems are damaged, an enormous amount of carbon is emitted back into the atmosphere, where it can then contribute to climate change. So protecting and restoring coastal habitats is a good way to reduce climate change.
When we protect the carbon in coastal systems, we protect healthy coastal environments that provide many other benefits to people, such as recreational opportunities, storm protection, and nursery habitat for commercial and recreational fisheries.
We contribute a % of each sale towards Mangrove tree planting because reforestation efforts revive natural habitats, improve coral reef health, support local livelihoods and aid in the fight against climate change by extracting CO2 from the air.
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How to Host a Spring Hygge-Themed Picnic for 4
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How to Host a Spring Hygge-Themed Picnic for 4
Spring is the perfect time to host a hygge-themed picnic in the park or at the beach surrounded by blooming flowers and the fresh salty air. Gather some freinds and a...
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Hygge-Themed Candle and Perfume Making Gatherings
At Island Thyme Soap Company, we're more than just a place to buy candles and soaps; we're here to share the magic of hygge and help you discover peace and...
Hygge-Themed Candle and Perfume Making Gatherings
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The Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Guest Blog Post By Aaron M. Coder MFAThe practice of keeping a personal journal or diary is a relatively new phenomenon within the scope of human history. While the earliest examples...
The Benefits of Keeping a Journal
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from 67 reviewsWho knew my husband would love this soap so much! It has a wonderful patchouli scent as well as being a high quality soap.
This is my all time favorite soap - it smells wonderful and leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried out. I won't use anything else!
I think I’ve purchased 7 so far as gifts and one for myself. Beryl has been so accommodating, putting beautiful personal gift notes in each package for me. Along with the story about the Christmas Spider. I love it and plan to purchase more. It goes well with the book Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo.
Love this soap and has the best patchouli scent and feels so silky
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Swarovski Christmas spider. It is beautifully crafted. My purchase arrived was very well packaged and arrived in a very timely manner. I will likely order more as gifts for my daughters.
This scent will allow the Christmas spirit live on.
This Lavender Linen Spray is heavenly. A quick spritz on the pillow case or sheets before slipping in to sleep gives a nice, relaxing, calming feel. Have also used it on my PJs for a relaxing sleep. The quality of the product is great - natural - no chemical scent or artificial fragrance about it. Love it! Thanks! :-)
The Autumn Ambiance Intention candle has a clean, Autumn scent. So easy to enjoy this candle all day long.
I love the glass container that the candle is in. It is a lovely addition to the items on my vanity in my bathroom. I will order more.
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This spider and the legend will become a cherished gist for my friends and family. The packaging is very festive.
This scent is new to me as are the candles in the tin. They will now be a go to for me when it is time to buy more.
This tool is very well made. It is sturdy and does a clean cut of the wood wick that needs to be trimmed.
This company makes the purest soaps. All f them leave my skin glowing!
I received this lovely, scented soap last week. It has a soft refreshing and relaxation base to it. So, I decided to gift some of the bars to my family. I am so happy with my continued contact with this soap company.
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