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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Channel the Charming South of France For Your Big Day
Rolling vineyards, cobblestone streets, fresh lavender – the South of France offers the perfect setting for a charming, rustic wedding. Sure, there’s something to be said for Parisian romance, but with the Cannes Film Festival taking place, we’re shining a … Continue reading
MVRDV to Transform Industrial Port in Caen, Normandy into Urban Garden “Mosaic”
Read the rest of MVRDV to Transform Industrial Port in Caen, Normandy into Urban Garden “Mosaic” Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Caen, Caen Presqu’ile, diagram, france, gardens, La Grande Mosaique, Landscape Architecture, MVRDV, Normandy, Pro Developpement, … Continue reading
Bike-Sharing Programs Hit the Streets in Over 500 Cities Worldwide
Politicians, lobbyists, and tourists alike can ride bicycles along a specially marked lane between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, part of the 115 miles of bicycle lanes and paths that now crisscross Washington, DC. In Copenhagen, commuters can … Continue reading
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INRA Research Laboratory is Dedicated to Ecology and Forest Genomics in France
Read the rest of INRA Research Laboratory is Dedicated to Ecology and Forest Genomics in France Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, eco design, eco lab, eco laboratory, france, green architecture, Green Building, green design, … Continue reading
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Foodie Underground: Why do We Love Markets?
ColumnA bag full of tomatoes, bread, and fresh cheese. It was Saturday, the sun was shining and the central square of Carcassonne, France was packed with people. It was market day. When in new places, I am always drawn to … Continue reading
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France Legalizes Gay Marriage and Adoption After Divisive Protests
France became the 14th country to legalize gay marriage and the third in just two weeks, following in the footsteps of New Zealand and Uruguay. While the Socialist country is often considered inherently liberal and secular, the proposal to legalize … Continue reading
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BIG Unveils Winning Plans for Massive Green-Roofed Europa City Outside of Paris
Read the rest of BIG Unveils Winning Plans for Massive Green-Roofed Europa City Outside of Paris Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, big, Bjarke Ingels Group, eco design, eco-city, europa city, europacity, france, green architecture, … Continue reading
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8 Local Foods Worth Traveling For
Basic dishes you might consider getting on a plane for. Travel isn’t travel without eating. You can’t get to know a place without tasting the local specialties, and food is often one of the best mediums to explore a culture. … Continue reading
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Tagged argentina, Asado, Cambodia, Caribbean, france, local, Local Foods, pho, socca, spain, traveling, Vietnam
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Germany Quadruples Energy Surplus Over the Last Two Years
Solar power photo from Shutterstock For a country phasing out its nuclear plants, you might expect a downturn in energy production. But Germany has actually seen its power output quadruple between 2011 and 2012. Europe’s leading economy has been pushing for a … Continue reading
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Pollux’NZ City Project Deploys an Open-Source Environmental Monitoring Network
An open-source environmental monitoring network is now being tested in France by CKAB, a French consulting firm and innovation lab focusing on the Internet of Things. According to Hack a Day, the project, Pollux’NZ City, is the brainchild of a … Continue reading
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