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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Author Archives: Nicole Abene
How Do We End Our “Fast Fashion” Addiction? An Interview With “Overdressed” Author Elizabeth L. Cline
Elizabeth L. Cline has spent over three years researching the American fast-fashion industry. The result? Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, the insightful story of how we became dependent on fast fashion and built our disposable wardrobes. Click ahead to … Continue reading
DIY: Make a Homemade Organic Apple Pie with Butter Crust for the Holidays!
Thanksgiving is just days away and, for those of you with unfinished menus, we have a delicious organic apple pie recipe that is guaranteed to make your guests swoon. It’s especially important to buy organic apples because conventionally grown apples … Continue reading
Katie Mello Creates Hilarious Star Wars AT-AT Costume for Dogs
Do you love making Halloween costumes but lack humans to model your creations? Or maybe your pooch just happens to love getting dolled up? Either way, Katie Mello, an artist and Star Wars enthusiast from LAIKA/house, a Portland animation studio, … Continue reading
Harvard Scientists to Build Endurance-Prolonging Smart Suit for U.S. Military
Scientists at Harvard are working toward a “novel wearable system” that could prolong the physical endurance of soldiers in the field. While this may seem a bit too much like they’ll be saving Gotham City, ahem – real life Batsuits, the Defense … Continue reading
Annie Leonard’s “Story of Change”: Shopping Alone Can’t Save the World
In The Story of Change, Annie Leonard explains that while being a smart shopper can certainly ease some of the burden on our overworked planet, it is not the solution to a better world. She believes that our problems begin … Continue reading
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UCLA Researchers Report American Families Have Too Much Stuff and Too Little Time
Do you think that American families have too much stuff? Researchers at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families (CELF) have a new book, Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors, focusing on just that. The study of 32 … Continue reading
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Medieval “Lingerie” From 15th Century Austrian Castle Shocks Fashion Historians
Found hidden under the floorboards of Lengberg Castle in Austria’s East Tyrol, these centuries-old bras are redefining the history of fashion. While this model is a bit less ornate than the modern version, before discovering these 600-year-old brassieres we didn’t think that bras … Continue reading
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Win A Space-Age Skirt by Shadowplay NYC, Inspired by Hubble Photography (Worth $138!)
If you’ve been looking for a way to display your love for astronomy, we’ve got a giveaway that will rock your world. Shadowplay NYC is an independent label run by astronomy-obsessed Ximena Chouza and Ali Bennaim. Their gorgeous skirts made from locally sourced silks … Continue reading
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Fake-Out Fashion: Women Paint Scarlet Soles to Get the Louboutin Look
While it’s difficult to afford Christian Louboutins at prices hovering around a grand, it’s easy to buy a small container of red paint to fake the famous scarlet soles of the French shoemaker. This has become a fad in Britain, with paint … Continue reading
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Keep Cool: 7 Delicious Ways to Make Sure Kids Stay Hydrated this Summer
We know how much of a challenge it can be to stop the summer fun and make your kids (or yourself!) drink water. Hydration is so important, though, that we’ve came up with a few suggestions that are simple, delicious, … Continue reading
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