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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Study Finds Conservatives Less Likely to Buy Light Bulbs Labeled as Good for the Environment
New research suggests that people with right wing views are less likely to buy light bulbs that are labeled as “pro-environment” due to the politicized nature of the carbon debate in the United States. In a study published last month … Continue reading
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ZGF Architects’ Randall Children’s Hospital Celebrates Healing Through Sustainable Design
Read the rest of ZGF Architects’ Randall Children’s Hospital Celebrates Healing Through Sustainable Design Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: green, healing, hospital, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, low VOC, Oregon, Portland, Randall Children’s Hospital, rapidly renewable, recycled, … Continue reading
Emerald Green: 3 Ways to Add 2013′s Color the Year to Your Home Decor
Pantone declared green the color of 2013. Do you know how to use it? Are you wondering how to incorporate emerald green, the Color of the Year according to Pantone, in your home decor? I have some fabulous ideas for you. … Continue reading
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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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51 (More) Quotes on Nature, Wilderness and the Environment
To celebrate the world around us, here are 51 inspirational quotes of nature, wilderness and the environment. 1. Only when the last tree has been cut down, Only when the last river has been poisoned, Only when the last fish … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Einstein, Earth Day, edward abbey, environmentalism, Lao Tzu, nature quotes, News & Culture, Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Live Earth Day Chat with Green Beauty Expert Kristen Arnett
Join us on Monday, April 22nd (Earth Day) on the EcoSalon Facebook page from 6-7 PST / 9-10 EST, for a Live Chat with Kristen Arnett, to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Green Beauty. You want to … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth Day, earth day 2013, earth day events, green beauty, Kristen Arnett, natural beauty care, natural skin care
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But Is It Really Eco-Friendly? 5 Tricks to Uncovering ‘Green’ Claims
Are eco-friendly claims always true? How do you tell if a company really is making a difference? Peruse most any company’s marketing materials, and after you suspend disbelief, you’d most likely agree with them that the world simply couldn’t exist … Continue reading
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Bold, Simple & Sustainable: Titania Inglis’ Spring/Summer ’13 Collection
Titania Inglis’ spring/summer collection is bold, minimal and geometric, yet with an unexpectedly soft, sweet side. Subscribing to a philosophy of lush minimalism and a less-is-more aesthetic, Titania Inglis‘ pring/summer 2013 collection features visually striking yet wearable pieces made for … Continue reading
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The Green Scene: The World’s 4 Best Green Fashion Events
The big international fashion weeks in Paris, London and New York, have a history of supporting sustainability as part of their programs. Whether it’s through showcasing eco designers on the runway, or hosting a raft of activities around fashion week … Continue reading
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Get Booked: 5 Eco Fashion Books
In the age of the iPad, instant messaging and digital dreaming, it’s easy to overlook the value of the humble book. But who doesn’t love turning over the well worn pages of a classic, scribbling notes in the margins as … Continue reading
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