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: water crisis
H2O Footprint: Do We Really Know How Much Our Drinking Water is Worth?
Our lives depend on water, but we’re guzzling much more than our fair share. Water is essential to every part of our daily lives, whether we are coming into direct contact with the liquid or not. Water is necessary for … Continue reading
The Soma Water Filter: Tiny Footprint, Big Impact
You’re not the only one who will enjoy cleaner drinking water with a Soma Water Filter. Now, buying one also gives money to clean water projects in Africa. Even with the Clean Water Act, enjoying a glass of safe, delicious H20 … Continue reading
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The Coming Global Water Crisis And 3 Ways To Deal With It
Instead of energy, the next century’s wars will likely be fought over access to water. Here are three strategies that could ward off the coming global water crisis. More than 750 million people around the world already lack access to … Continue reading
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Link Love: How to Turn a Mason Jar Into a To-Go Cup, Kuwaiti Minimalism and Movies for Republicans Who Don’t Understand Rape
A round-up of what we’re reading right now. Because you should never be without a to-go cup: now you can make your own from a mason jar. Just make sure you use a reusable straw. [Via Fine and Feathered] It’s back-to-school season, … Continue reading
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Tagged Brain Pickings, Dezeen, drinking, Fine and Feathered, france, Greatist, houses, link love, meat, Minimalism, Mother Jones, News & Culture, Rape, republicans, school, the atlantic, The Cut, The Style Files, Well+Good NYC
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20 Photos of Healthy Rivers
Water makes the world go round. It is estimated that only one percent of the world’s fresh water supply is available for human use, in the form of rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other above and below ground sources. Given the … Continue reading
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Swimming Against the Mainstream Fashion Current
Fact: It takes over 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make 1 pair of jeans, and over 400 gallons of water to make one t-shirt. The water crisis conversation is growing exponentially. Fears of losing access to … Continue reading
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From The Vault: The Water Chronicles
Water is being seen as the next great war for which we will fight for and against each other to get access. Water, water everywhere? Maybe so, but it remains a precious resource that the modern world seems keen to … Continue reading
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From The Vault: The Water Chronicles
Water is being seen as the next great war for which we will fight for and against each other to get access. Water, water everywhere? Maybe so, but it remains a precious resource that the modern world seems keen to … Continue reading
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From The Vault: The Water Chronicles
Water is being seen as the next great war for which we will fight for and against each other to get access. Water, water everywhere? Maybe so, but it remains a precious resource that the modern world seems keen to … Continue reading
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Just 1 Super Bowl Ad Could Give 140,000 People Water for Life
Really. With population growth, industrialization and limited resources, access to freshwater has become a crisis. 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water – that’s more than one out of six people. Every 20 seconds a child dies from … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, capitalism, International development, money, News & Culture, super bowl
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