Global Green USA Auction

As promised, I'm posting my framed autographed 11th Hour Poster that I attained through the Global Green USA eBay Auction. I also received in the package The 11th Hour stickers designed by Shepard Fairey.

I had previously purchased the Shepard Fairey 11th Hour shirt, so now I tried to improvise and create a complete ensemble with the stickers. Using the stickers, I revived a purse and wallet I owned. I put the remaining sticker in a used photo frame that I bought for $1.00 at a Goodwill Store.

Since I had to purchase a new frame for my 11th Hour Poster, I wanted to support a local business rather than a national retail framing store, so I had my poster framed at a family owned framing business here in my town. When you have to buy something new and cannot reuse or recycle something you already have, then I feel it is best to support a local business. Buying from local businesses rather than chain stores keeps more money in your community because when compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. Local businesses create good jobs, boost the local tax base, which in turn improves your schools, parks, and the quality of life in your town. Plus, local businesses are invested in their community. It is usually a local business owner who partakes in civic activity that contributes to the common well being of the community; you are likely to find a local business person, giving their time, and often their money, to the common good.

I was happy to be able to support Global Green USA by participating in this online auction. I have also been Planting Virtual Flowers for them too. The one thing I have not done yet, but I’m still planning on doing to help support Global Green USA is to down a few VeeV-a-la Green Martinis for them. Starting on Earth Day, April 22nd and running through May 31st, all Rande Gerber's 30 lounges across the globe, including Whiskey Blue, Whiskey Park, and Stone Rose will donate fifty cents from every VeeV-a-la Green cocktail purchased to Global Green USA. VeeV, the world’s first Açaí spirit, is made with 100% all-natural ingredients, and $1 from every bottle sold is donated to The Sustainable Açaí Project, which helps preserve the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest.

We have a Stone Rose Lounge a stones throw from my home, so I have no problem cocktail sipping for a good cause. Going “green” is not only good for the planet, but good for your buzz too.