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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Vegan Tiramisu Recipe and a Chance to Win $250!
Love vegan recipes and winning? We’ve got just the contest for you! It’s an honor to have our Vegan Tiramisu Recipe selected for the Ethical Ocean and Vegan Cuts Vegan Recipe Challenge. The Ethical Ocean and Vegan Cuts Vegan Recipe … Continue reading
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Tony Dekker on the physical, spiritual and philosophical connection between music and nature
By Tony Dekker of the Great Lake Swimmers This has had a huge impact on me creatively. We’ve recorded a series of albums in unusual environmental spaces, culminating with an album recorded in and inspired by the Thousand Islands region … Continue reading
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EcoSalon is Giving Away a Winter Skin Care Kit from Osea! [$242 Value]
One lucky EcoSalon reader’s skin will soon be very happy with this incredible skin care gift bag courtesy of Malibu’s OSEA! Valued at $242, you’re going to love these luxurious organic skincare products infused with natural seaweed and algae, perfect … Continue reading
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Recipe Contest: Send Us Your Favorite Seasonal Dishes
In need of a new eco-friendly outfit? Send us your recipes! Our friends at Horny Toad are as food obsessed as we are, so to celebrate the start of autumn, we’ve teamed up to put together a fun food contest that’s inspired by … Continue reading
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Contest: Win These Woven Wonders from VivaTerra!
SponsoredGoing, going, green! We’re thrilled that our Shelter section is being sponsored this month by our friends at VivaTerra. (You’ve no doubt already noticed VivaTerra’s new spring products and special sales promotions in the ads to the right.) You’ll be … Continue reading
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Win Recognition for Your College’s Environmental Program
Enviance and Environmental Leader are hosting a March Madness tournament to determine the university with the best undergraduate programs in environmental studies and sustainability. The tournament, running at the same time as the NCAA college basketball championship of the same … Continue reading
This Week Only, We’ve Lost Our Minds. May We Suggest Taking Advantage
Just look at what we are giving away this week because we love you. “What are you, some kind of trustafarian?” your friend demands. But no. You just read EcoSalon. (Read more…)
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Music Monday: Change Your Phases
EcoSalon’s weekly playlist pick from 8tracks. Today I woke up to the sound of pouring rain. For a quick moment I thought about complaining – an easy thing to do when it’s 6 am and dark and dreary out – … Continue reading
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What’s Your Favorite Fall Playlist? Tell Us and Win!
An exclusive EcoSalon + 8tracks contest: submit your favorite fall songs to win. Well, it’s fall. Warm weather days are over, hot drinks sound so much more appealing compared to the last several months and if you’re biking to work … Continue reading
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EcoSalon’s New Foodspotting Channel
EcoSalon launches new Foodspotting guide to help you navigate your way through the foodie world. Are you a foodie like the rest of us here at EcoSalon? Then we’re sure you’ll love Foodspotting. Forget regular old online restaurant reviews, Foodspotting … Continue reading