Made in the USA

Living locally is one of the most important changes we can make to lesson our impact on the planet. The pollution involved with shipping alone is astronomical. When we can, we at least try to buy products made in the USA. (I have also found this to be one of the easiest ways to limit impulsive purchases, saving money and the environment!)

Here is a list of great products that are made in the USA:

Backyard Hobby Farm

• Dramm - Hose Nozzle/Sprayer - One Touch Shower & Stream (bought at our local nursery) - http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html
  

Slice & Dice

• Regal Ware - American Kitchen brand for Stainless Steel Pots and Pans; Masterclad for Non-stick cookware http://www.regalware.com/

DIY

• DyakCraft Knitting Needles - Made in Vermont - http://www.dyakcraft.com/index.htm
• Signature Knitting Needles - Made in Wisconsin - http://www.signatureneedlearts.com
• Brittany Crochet Hooks & Knitting Needles - Made in California from sustainably harvested birch - http://www.brittanyneedles.com/bkcomp.html
• Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles - Made in Virginia, Minnesota, & Chicago - http://www.knitdenise.com
• Flameworked Glass Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks - Made in Oregon -http://glasspens.com/index.html
• JaggerSpun Yarns http://www.sarahsyarns.com/JS_TheGreenLine.html
• Alpenglow Yarns http://www.alpenglowyarn.com/American-Yarn-c72
• Green Mountain Spinnery http://www.spinnery.com

Low Impact

• No Feathers Please - Blankets, sheets etc. (Note: not everything is made in the USA) - http://www.nofeathersplease.com
• Reveille Turfgrass - A drought resistant alternative to Kentucky Bluegrass, but not as extreme as local grasses - http://www.reveilleturf.com/home

Playing Outdoors

• Emberlit - Small wood burning camp stove - http://www.emberlit.com