Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Eco Fashion Designer M Patmos Talks About Her Sustainably-Designed Brooklyn Apartment
Marcia Patmos, the brains behind the much-loved M Patmos eco fashion line, applies her eco-conscious mindset to everything she does. When we saw the designer during fashion week, she mentioned her newly-upgraded Brooklyn apartment, which she sustainably revamped with the … Continue reading
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Eco Fashion Designer M Patmos Talks About Her Sustainably-Designed Brooklyn Apartment
Marcia Patmos, the brains behind the much-loved M Patmos eco fashion line, applies her eco-conscious mindset to everything she does. When we saw the designer during fashion week, she mentioned her newly-upgraded Brooklyn apartment, which she sustainably revamped with the … Continue reading
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Tagged "energy star", Brooklyn, eco design, Eco-Friendly, ethical design, ethical fashion, fashion designer, green design, green furnishings, green Interiors, green living, green rennovation, interior design, Interviews, M. Patmos, Marcia Patmos, Recycled Materials, Robert Farrell, sustainable design, sustainable living, upcycled furniture, vintage furnishings, vintage furniture
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We Talk With Tracen Gardner of Reclaimed Space About Prefab Building & Salvaging Materials
Read the rest of We Talk With Tracen Gardner of Reclaimed Space About Prefab Building & Salvaging Materials Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: artisan homes, artisan prefab building, artisan prefabs, hand made prefab homes, handmade prefabricated … Continue reading
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PHOTOS: The National 9/11 Memorial Opens in NYC
Originally published on Sept 11, 2011, republished on September 11, 2012 After nearly a decade of planning, arguments, and heated discussions, the National 9/11 Memorial has officially opened to the public in New York City. Designed by architect Michael Arad, … Continue reading
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7 Viral Videos to Inspire You
Thanks to piano-playing cats and finger-biting children, video-sharing websites like Vimeo and YouTube can be a total time-suck filled with mindless entertainment. But in between the fluff, you’ll find an endless wealth of inspiration. World leaders, innovative artists, and just … Continue reading
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LUSH Cosmetics Protests Animal Testing by “Torturing” Human Subject
When you think of makeup, do you consider force-feeding and liquid injections a routine part cosmetics creation? If you don’t, you should — these horrible methods are exactly the types of tortuous practices used on animals to test beauty products. … Continue reading
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Win Canopy Verde’s Vegan-Friendly Cassia Mini Bag (Worth $169!)
There’s no simpler way to revamp your wardrobe for spring than with a bright pop of color. Enter Linda Wong’s stylish vegan Canopy Verde Cassia Mini bag, the perfect warm-weather tote. Clad in bright violet organic cotton, the bag is … Continue reading
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Duo-Gard’s Blossoms of Hope Bus Shelter Sprouts in Minneapolis
Incorporating public art into new developments is not a new practice, but one developer in Minneapolis took the idea to the next level, commissioning a bright, vibrant sculpture to be a gateway into the community as well as a public amenity used … Continue reading
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Phipps Conservatory’s Net-Zero Center for Sustainable Landscapes Opens Next Month
Read the rest of Phipps Conservatory’s Net-Zero Center for Sustainable Landscapes Opens Next Month Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Andropogon, cjl engineering, constructed wetlands, design alliance architects, green buildings pittsburgh, green roof, leed certification, LEED platinum, … Continue reading
Brooklyn Industries Unveils Seed Bomb Bracelets for Earth Day
This Earth Day, give a gift to Mother Earth and yourself with Brooklyn Industries new Seed Bomb Bracelets. The simple earthy accessories each feature a piece of twine lined with three round beads made from a bloomable mix of clay, … Continue reading