Eco Watches

I'm not much of a watch wearer but when I saw these I was converted. These are the cutest watches I've seen in a while and the bonus is THEY ARE ECO-FRIENDLY!!! These Sprout Watches are made out of Biodegradable Corn Resin (the case is also made of the same material), Natural Mother-Of-Pearl dial, Diamond accent, Mineral Crytal Lens and a Mercury Free Battery. http://www.sproutwatches.com/

And even better is the price....these watches range from $60-65.

So if you are trying to decide what to spend that Christmas money you got yesterday on I would suggest adding one of these to the top of your list!


Sprout Women's ST5018MPWT Eco-Friendly Diamond Zebra Dial White Corn Resin Bracelet Watch



Sprout Women's ST5007JMBK Eco-Friendly Diamond Dial Black Corn Resin Bracelet Watch

This cute pink one can be found at Nordstrom.

		Eco-Friendliness The small size Sprout® watch is 80% eco-friendly (by weight) The large size Sprout® watch is 86% eco-friendly (by weight)
		Compliance All Sprout® watches are in compliance with the CPSIA and are lead and phthalate free. The corn resin we use is in full compliance with the American ASTM D6400 as well as the European EN13432 standards for compostable material.
		Materials
		Corn Resin The shelf life of corn resin is similar to synthetic plastics. It will not break down during regular wear and use. In a compost environment, corn resin is 99% biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water within 365 days. Since it’s made from corn, it comes from a renewable resource. Conventional plastics use an estimated 200,000 barrels of oil a day in the United States alone but because corn resin is bio-based, it therefore uses no oil resources in production
		Organic Cotton The majority of cotton is grown with toxic chemicals. Conventional cotton requires the use of enormous amounts of pesticides - 25% of all insecticides and 10% of all pesticides - which have a huge environmental impact. It is one of the most environmentally damaging crops to grow, as about 84 million pounds of pesticides are sprayed on US cotton crops alone in one year. Some of these chemicals are considered to be the most toxic chemicals in the world. Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment and is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
		Bamboo Bamboo is considered eco-friendly based on its properties as 1) a natural (nonsynthetic) fiber, 2) a quick-growth plant (it's in the grass family) that sequesters greenhouse gases, and 3) a renewable plant that can grow back after its three to five year harvesting period. It largely doesn't need chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers to grow.
		Mineral Crystal Most lenses in the medium price range of watches are made from plexiglass, a type of synthetic plastic. Sprout® lenses are made from Mineral crystal which is a type of glass made from sand. It can technically be recycled.
		Mercury Free Battery Mercury is actually a neurotoxin, which is harmful to both animals and humans. Exposure to even small amounts of mercury over a long period may cause negative health effects including damage to the brain, kidney, lungs and a developing baby. Sprout® watches use only Mercury Free batteries.
		Recycled Fibers Sprout® packaging is made from at least 80% post consumer fibers. It is both recycled and recyclable.

**All info above is from their website directly: http://www.sproutwatches.com/eco_facts.asp