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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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Contemporary Energy’s Solar Kettle Boils and Purifies Water Off the Grid
Contemporary Energy’s Solar Kettle uses the sun’s rays to boil water on the go. The lightweight thermos-like device is perfect for camping or picnics, allowing users to make hot beverages or sterilize water without electricity. Using fold out reflectors, it … Continue reading
USA-Made Portland Press Lets You Brew Fresh Coffee in Any Mason Jar
Home coffee-making equipment has come a long way, but the typical french press is still assembled from plastic and delicate glass in an overseas factory. The Portland Press is a french press for a mason jar that is made in … Continue reading
Rianne Koens’ Peelpride Turns Fruit Peels Into Aromatic Food Seasoning
Read the rest of Rianne Koens’ Peelpride Turns Fruit Peels Into Aromatic Food Seasoning Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Design Academy of Eindhoven, dry fruit peels, food enhancer, green kitchen, Peelpride, recycling / compost, rianne koens, … Continue reading
Foodmade: Designers Turn Food Into a New Medium for Industrial Design
A/R Studio considers bread to be the most essential of materials. They created Pain Brut, a nest and shelter for birds that doubles as a source of food. Design duo Lanzavecchia and Wai created Austerity, a series of furniture that is edible in times of crisis. The … Continue reading
Dash Makes Delicious Additive-Free Greek Yogurt from Any Kind of Milk
NYC-based Dash company recently debuted a prototype of a Greek Yogurt Maker that makes delicious, creamy yogurt free from fake sugars and preservatives. Not only does this product have style, but it saves on packaging from purchasing yogurt in plastic containers. Best of … Continue reading
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Top 10 Eco Products from the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show
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Labyrinth Studios’ Drink Stirrers Are Colorful and Eco-Friendly Coffee Companions
These bright and colorful glass drink stirrers by Joey Pena at Labyrinth Studios are perfect for mixing evening cocktails, morning coffee, or sweetening your afternoon tea! Each stirrer is handcrafted at 6.5 inches long and designed with a small paddle on … Continue reading
Ryan Taylor’s Futuristic Babylon Light Doubles as an Indoor Garden Planter
Toronto-based industrial designer Ryan Taylor’s Babylon Light is a modern lighting fixture that doubles as a planter. Just like the futuristic kitchen light from Back to the Future, this multipurpose pendant lamp can be used to grow basil, rosemary, thyme, … Continue reading
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21 Fab Green Gifts for the Home!
Whether your loved ones live in apartments, lofts, or off-grid abodes, it’s always nice to give them sustainable gifts for that place they call home. We’ve rounded up 21 glorious gift ideas that range from a warm blanket to cozy up with … Continue reading
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10 Architectural Gingerbread Creations from 2012 To Make You Salivate!
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