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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
Category Archives: bicycling
4StrikeBike Can Be Pedalled With Hands and Feet at the Same Time
The 4StrikeBike features handlebars that double as an extra set of pedals! Designed by Dutch firm TSG Essempio, the bike is a real treat for passionate cyclists, people with back problems and compulsive multi-taskers. The hand pedals can be fixed … Continue reading
Are Bicycles a Sustainable Tool for Feminist Social Revolution?
Share This: Women began cycling during the late 1800s, and were often met with fierce derision because they defied and threatened the oppressive social norms dictating that they must stay at home. The advent of the bicycle meant that … Continue reading
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Stromer’s New ST1 Electric Bike is a Battery-Powered City Cruiser
Switzerland-based Stromer just launched their new ST1 pedal-assisted electric bike for the US market. These superbly engineered e-bikes feature a seamlessly integrated battery located inside the frame and an onboard interface the size of an iPod Nano which shows an abundance of information including battery … Continue reading
Stromer’s New ST1 Electric Bike is a Battery-Powered City Cruiser
Switzerland-based Stromer just launched their new ST1 pedal-assisted electric bike for the US market. These superbly engineered e-bikes feature a seamlessly integrated battery located inside the frame and an onboard interface the size of an iPod Nano which shows an abundance of information including battery … Continue reading
Uon Lights: Battery-Free Rechargeable Bike Lights Launch on Indiegogo
Uon Lights are rechargeable bicycle lights that increase the visibility of cyclists at night and allow them to signal their intentions to turn. Designed by Singapore-based Tan Yong Kuan and Malvina Fransisca Wijaya, the lights are designed to encourage cycling … Continue reading
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Tagged battery-free bike light, bicycling, bike, bike lights, bike turn signals, cycling, cycling safety, green design, green gadgets, Green Lighting, Green Products, led light, Reader Submitted Content, rechargeable bike lights, safe biking, sustainable design, uon lights
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Bike Zone Device Creates a Lighted Safety Zone for Night Cycling
Have you ever been freaked out riding your bike at night, surrounded by automobiles piloted by distracted drivers? Well, here’s an innovation for safer night-cycling that might be hitting the market soon (and reducing your level of stress). A team … Continue reading
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10 Infographics on Biking
10 bike-friendly infographics. More and more, conscious women are embracing bikes as an energizing, empowering, and environmentally-friendly mode of transport. These ten infographics make even more of a case for the two-wheeler, providing statistics, routes, tools, and tips for life on … Continue reading
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Full Windsor’s Brilliant Quickfix Bike Fender Snaps Onto Any Cycle in Seconds
Bicycling weather is here at last – however sudden spring showers threaten to soak cyclists who ride without a fender. Fortunately, Full Windsor has developed a tool-free Quickfix Fender that can be easily attached in seconds – just click it … Continue reading
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Full Windsor’s Brilliant Quickfix Bike Fender Snaps Onto Any Cycle in Seconds
Bicycling weather is here at last – however sudden spring showers threaten to soak cyclists who ride without a fender. Fortunately, Full Windsor has developed a tool-free Quickfix Fender that can be easily attached in seconds – just click it … Continue reading
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Boston Bike-Sharing Still Rockin’ — To Increase 50%
Last I wrote about Boston’s new bike-sharing program, Hubway, it was about how popular the service was. (Oh yeah, and I shared a test ride blog from someone at Boston University.) Well, the rockin’ and rollin’ on Hubway bicycles … Continue reading
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