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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Category Archives: bicycles
Voltaic Celebrates Bike to Work Day with Portable Solar-Charging Trailer You Can Rent!
Today is National Bike to Work Day, and all across America, people are ditching their cars and trucks for a cleaner, healthier journey via bicycle. Our friends at Voltaic Systems joined in the fun to support NYC’s Bike to Work Day, and … Continue reading
The Carma Project Makes a New Bike From Old Car Parts
Two Lisbon-based entrepreneurs have devised a way to build a new bike from discarded car parts – and they’re planning to ride it the same number of miles that the original vehicle drove to compensate for its air-polluting past. The … Continue reading
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The Specialized Turbo is an Electric Bike that Can Hit a Blistering 27 MPH
There are few cyclists who don’t have at least a small addiction to speed – whether it’s cruising down a steep hill or whizzing past traffic. If you really have the itch to fly down the road, you may want … Continue reading
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Tagged California, charger, electric bicycle, green technology, Lithium-ion battery, Motor, plug-in, specialized turbo, SRAM, TRAFFIC
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Loopwheel Reinvents the Bike Wheel With a Suspension System Built Into the Rims
A UK company called Jelly Products just unveiled the Loopwheel – a safe, beautiful bike wheel with a built-in suspension system that could revolutionize the compact bicycle industry. The Loopwheel is compatible with just about any small-frame bicycle and has … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative transportation, bike commuting, bike design, bikes, compact bikes, folding bikes, Green Products, Green Transportation, Loopwheels, tires, UK, wheels
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Richie Trimble’s Stoopid Tall Bike Stands Two Stories High!
Read the rest of Richie Trimble’s Stoopid Tall Bike Stands Two Stories High! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 14.5 foot bike, CicLAvia, diy bikes, eco design, green design, Los Angeles Bike culture, Richie Trimble, Stoopid Tall, … Continue reading
Radhaus is a Glowing Bike Shop & Storage Facility in Eastern Germany
Read the rest of Radhaus is a Glowing Bike Shop & Storage Facility in Eastern Germany Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, bicycle shop, bicycle station erfurt, bicycle storage, bike shed, bike shop, Bike Storage, … Continue reading
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Tagged "sustainable architecture", Architecture, bicycle shop, bicycle station erfurt, bicycle storage, bike shed, bike shop, Bike Storage, carousel showcase, Daylighting, eco design, erfurt, Germany, green architecture, Green Building, green design, indoor bike storage, Osterwold Schmidt, Osterwold+Schmidt, radhaus, Sustainable Building, sustainable design
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Carrera Foldable Bike Helmets Conform to Your Noggin and Can be Stashed in Your Bag
Carrera’s foldable bicycle helmet is a stylish piece of safety gear that neatly folds up to fit in your bag! The innovative helmets are made up of adjustable strips that provide a custom fit, making it more likely that the … Continue reading