I get the whole long-term message of eco-friendly living and am glad my efforts might save the great-great-grandkids from rising sea levels, but I wouldn’t mind seeing a few benefits, say, while I’m on Earth. Luckily, I stumbled across Exclusively Green, an e-commerce site that not only sells green goods from national and local makers, but also supports eco-responsible groups in the Philly area. In fact, the Norristown-based site just kicked off a new initiative, donating 5 percent of sales to a different environmental nonprofit each month.

This month, I can bike over to Roxborough’s Schuylkill Center and know that my well-spent cash is keeping the center — which promoted environmental education — up and running. And with everything from bamboo sheets to earth-friendly dog toys to choose from, I’ll have no problem stuffing my cyber cart. I’m especially fond of this Hemp Evening Clutch from Vulcana, a New Jersey-based company that turns old car tires into totally tote-able accessories. Recycled Michelin that passes for posh leather? That’s what I call instant gratification. — Cheryl McEvoy

Hemp Evening Clutch, $61.29

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Posted by Ashley Primis on 4/21/08 in Shopping