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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4 Must-See Fashion-Focused Museum Exhibits of 2013
Tempting style lovers out of the mall and into museums for a low-impact fashion experience, fashion-focused museum exhibits are increasingly entertainment-driven. Beyond last week’s red carpet fashion frenzy–the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, known as the … Continue reading
That Happened: My Final Rose: Saying Goodbye to Reality TV?
ColumnDoes watching women tear each other’s eyes out on TV make me a bad feminist? When the last season of The Bachelor ended, I promised myself I was done with any TV shows involving the following: dating, housewives and matchmakers. … Continue reading
Real Change or Empty Antics? H&M Commits to Fire and Building Safety Agreement
On May 13th, 2013 H&M signed the Accord of Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. Nearly three weeks after the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed and killed more than 1,120 people and injured many more, H&M signed an … Continue reading
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31 Quotes on Peaceful and Conscious Living
Here are some of our favorite quotes to inspire living intentionally and with peace. What’s your favorite? 1. You cannot control the results, only your actions. -Allan Lokos 2. The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging … Continue reading
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Alternative Energy on the Rise: Solar Power Workers Now Outnumber Coal Miners
A discussion on alternative energy can often lead to eye rolls from conservatives who seem to think that wind turbines and solar panels are powered by naked people eating granola. But regardless of whether or not you might think of … Continue reading
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3 Exciting New Trends In Sustainable Packaging
Consumers are finally pushing back against wasteful packaging, forcing companies to get creative in a way that’s boosting new, sustainable industries. The other day my roommate brought home a couple of bacon-wrapped fillets for dinner. When it came time to throw … Continue reading
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That Happened: Slut-Shaming
ColumnFrom Amanda Knox to a kindergarten girl’s short skirt, the message is clear: You should be ashamed. Last night I watched Chris Cumo interview, if you can call it that, Amanda Knox on CNN. Throughout the interview, he interrogated her, … Continue reading
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Tagged abstinence-only, Amanda Knox, News & Culture, Pam Stenzel, Sex Education, sexualization, Slut-shaming, That Happened
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From Trash to Tunes: Landfill Harmonic Tells the Story of the Recycled Orchestra for Children
The utterly amazing and touching Landfill Harmonic tells the story of a group of young musicians in the “Recycled Orchestra” who create music with instruments made out of trash. All of the instruments played by the Recycled Orchestra are crafted out of … Continue reading
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No Memorial Day Plans? Get Going with 3 Last-Minute Holiday Travel Ideas
How is it May already? I flipped the calendar in disbelief last week, not only because we’re already five months into 2013, but also because Memorial Day is coming up fast. Like many of us, I hope to get away … Continue reading
5 Alternative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This Mother’s Day, venture beyond flowers, chocolate and a card. Sure, the gesture is always welcome, but for a mother as special as yours, why not gift her something that will put an even bigger smile on her face? The … Continue reading