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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DIY VIDEO: How to Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden with Model Summer Rayne Oakes23
If you’ve always dreamed of having a little herb garden in your kitchen, here’s a video DIY from our friend Summer Rayne Oakes that can bring that fantasy to fruition today. Follow along as Summer and her dad use just … Continue reading
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Jolan Van Der Wiel’s Psychedelic Tray Tables Are Created Using Centrifugal Forces
Dutch designer Jolan Van Der Wiel created a public workshop where visitors could make their own colorful trays using natural forces. The designer, famous for creating strange, spiky objects with the help of gravity and magnetic fields, is now harnessing the power of centrifugal … Continue reading
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Duke Researchers Create a DIY Invisibility Cloak Using a 3D Printer
Until recently, invisibility cloaks were the stuff of private laboratories or fantasy novels. Now, engineers from Duke University have taken advantage of 3D printing technology to fabricate an obscuring device that is inexpensive and can be put together in just … Continue reading
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How to Grow an Herb Garden Using Eggshell Planters
Spring is the perfect time of year to plant a garden, and it’s a great opportunity to get your kids involved in gardening at a young age. Over at our green parenting site Inhabitots, we’ve put together a tutorial for how … Continue reading
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7 DIY Face Masks for Gorgeous Spring and Summer Skin
Read the rest of 7 DIY Face Masks for Gorgeous Spring and Summer Skin Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: avocado, beauty products, cucumber, DIY, eczema, face care, face mask, honey, organic beauty, rosacea, Skin, skin care, … Continue reading
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DIY Gift Idea: Create Glass Jar Picture Frames for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just a week away, and if you’re looking for a simple DIY gift, these recycled glass jar picture frames are not only easy to make, but they can make for cool keepsakes and decorations. Many of us … Continue reading
Asia Piaścik’s Sugarcloud Lamp Takes Inspiration from Sweet Polish Traditions
Polish designer Asia Piaścik‘s Sugarcloud Lamp takes its inspiration from a sweet recipe inspired by traditional Polish crocheting techniques. Here, white cotton is first crocheted and then stiffened with a simple solution made up of water and sugar. The technique dates back … Continue reading
Asia Piaścik’s Sugarcloud Lamp Takes Inspiration from Traditional Polish Crafts
Polish designer Asia Piaścik‘s Sugarcloud Lamp takes its inspiration from a sweet recipe inspired by traditional Polish crocheting techniques. Here, white cotton is first crocheted and then stiffened with a simple solution made up of water and sugar. The technique dates back … Continue reading
DIY: Learn How To Make An Upside Down Tomato Planter
If you have a small flat, are short on space in your garden or just interested in growing vegetables upside down (and really, who isn’t?), then this DIY upside-down tomato planter is spot on. There are many reasons to grow … Continue reading
GIVEAWAY: Win This Secret Compartment Cabinet + a Copy of New DIY Book Past and Present!
Could your home use a little extra hidden storage? Instead of some boring shelves or a plastic storage bin, why not opt for a fun secret compartment cabinet disguised as a painting? We’re giving one of these away to a … Continue reading
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