Blue Skies and Sunshine

In a previous post we made you aware that the BFF Notions Clutch was made from 85% upcycled materials, which not only helps to reduce waste, but also helps to reduce the amount of new fabric being manufactured, doubling the positive impact on our environment.  Now, both Dizzy Blonde Studios and Lazer Sheeps Yarns has been influenced by DragonFish Handmade Goods' environmental practices.  Both indy dyers are using solar power to set their dyes by taking advantage of the hot California and Florida sun.

Dizzy Blonde Studios uses large disposable aluminum catering pans with lids.  The only time we "dispose" of them is when they've been reused so often they spring a leak.  Then it's into the recycling bin!  We leave them out for most of the day, which means we need to chase the sun and move the pans around the yard.  

Not only do we get a few extra steps in, we get a little extra dose of Vitamin D from being in the sun.  As Charlie Sheen would say...:WINNING!"

Lazer Sheep Yarns takes a little different approach, using restaurant-grade catering pans and a heavy-duty black trash bag to retain the heat.

And as you can see, the EPA Inspector/QA manager approves!

Additionally, both dyers conserve water by carefully planning out the order of dyeing for the day into color groups from lightest to darkest in order to used just one draw of water for the entire day of dyeing.  Every conservation effort, no matter how small, makes a positive impact on our environment, helping to preserve our planet for future generations.