Celebrate Earth Month 2008

EARTH MONTH 2008

Organic Lavender MattersAveda partners with farmers to support their conversion from conventional to organic farming and create a sustainable supply
Organic farming reduced agricultural water pollution up to 75 percent
90% of our essential oils and 89% of our raw herbal ingredients are certified organic
We are one of the largest purchasers of organic ingredients in the beauty industry.

Help celebrate this campaign by visiting an Aveda salon in your area. Each year, during the month of April, Aveda employees and guests work together to raise funds for a grassroots organization that benefits environmental issues around the world. Salons and institutes use their resources and creativity to encourage participation. Either by donating a percentage of sales for the entire month, offering a "Day of Beauty" and contributing all of their sales for that day, silent auctions, online auctions or fashion shows.

For me, I have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and mixer at Salon Orange Moon in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have designed a pendant that is in the shape of a raindrop. The focal bead is made of polymer clay. I added thin layers of a cane that I designed to mimic ripples in water caused by rain hitting the water. I added wirework around the edge. This pendant will be auctioned off in a silent auction. I will also have many other pieces on site for purchase with a percentage of the sales being donated to Aveda's Every Drop Matters campaign.