Modern ingenuity: This cute little paper bead bracelet is hand rolled. The paper beads were created from an upcycled 30 Seconds to Mars poster. The designer inscribed each piece of paper with Reiki symbols before it was rolled. The bracelet will be Reiki ‘charged’ prior to shipping. T...
I met Allison Jagtiani at a womenâs business networking conference and was impressed with the strides in the world of healthy eating, that this young woman has made as the founder and Chief Epicurean Officer of Goji Gourmet . Allison grew up as a young baker in Des Moines, Iowa and ...
The USDAâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently released a study detailing the pros and cons of turning airport grasslands into alternative fuel (biofuel) hotspots; here are a few key highlights. There are âapproximately 3,306 km2 of grassland within airport propert...
Climate change poses serious problems for plant development The effects of Climate Change have been widely discussed and debated, but an effect of Climate Change that is not often shared with the general population is the effect that altered climate patterns have on the growth and dev...
Contributor Theresa Gould’s latest update on her family’s organic farming learning experience. A husband, wife and their seven children pursue their organic farming dreams… For the past several years my husband and I have been interested in buying our own land/farm. We really did not ...
Bamboo poles have many uses and are growing in popularity around the US. Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than trees and sequesters four times the amount of carbon dioxide, making bamboo poles the perfect alternative to lumber. They’re durable and can be used to build a wide range of i...
Here’s a product that may reduce the number of rush hour fender benders — a windshield mounted smartphone case that lets you talk hands-free while you solar-charge your cellphone. Details: Griffin Technology’s SmartTalk Solar autoconnects with a paired iPhone or smartphone as soon as ...
The recent winner of the U.S. Department of Energyâs âBright tomorrow lighting prizeâ has a rating of 30,000 hours and when used at 4 hours a day, will last for 20 years. According to Philips North American Executive Ed Crawford, âthe new bulb is 83% more energy efficient than...
(above ) If you’re looking to add a touch of spring to your look, Sarasota-based Juno and Jove has a lot going on right now – layers of fine designer threads, fresh outerwear , neat underwear and if you’re ready to dip a toe in warm waters, sassy beachwear. Catch their 30-70% sale off...
Shorten Your Shower – Hop out five minutes earlier and you can save 350 pounds of CO2 emission and nearly $100 each year. Savings: $99 Sell Unused Sporting Equipment – Collect that unused treadmill, in-line skates and soccer equipment collecting dust in the basement and turn it into c...
I recently had the great honor to see His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet speak at my home school, the University of San Diego this past Wednesday, April 18th. His Holiness spoke at all three San Diego Universities: University of San Diego, San Diego State University, and Univer...
Looks like the bad economy may have impacted shoppers’ product choices. A recent survey by one of the largest online coupon sites in the US, RetailMeNot.com , had some interesting findings. The coupon site’s survey was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs . Some findings: 71% of adults f...
A very new and interesting electric car has been unveiled by SIM-Drive , a Japanese company that is making a push to capture a big chunk of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market with the SIM-WIL, its âfuture production carâ. The WIL (if you will) touts an estimated total range of 218 m...
As a celebration of Earth Month, designer Linda Wong and her company, Canopy Verde , are giving away a super-stylish, super-handy Cassia Weekender bag to one of our lucky readers. Canopy Verde specializes in creating modern earth-friendly bags — and this shining example – the Cassia W...
Volkswagen is getting greener, much greener — âOur declared goal is to make Volkswagen the leading automaker in ecological terms,â according to Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Volkswagen Group Board of Management. After being lobbied to cut emissions, by groups like Greenpe...
Love champagne, upcycling and making an eco-fashion statement? This upcycled champagne cork cocktail ring represents a confluence of these elements and may be the perfect way to welcome in spring. The cork portion of the ring has been completely immersed in clear resin. Très bien! $1...
Keeping up with your kids is both physically and financially demanding, especially in their early years. A child’s early development results in the constant need to replace clothing, cribs, strollers, and other necessities as they outgrow everything within weeks. What is not always co...
The stylish full-grain leather upper features medial gore for flexibility, and the glove-like pigskin lining and latex foam footbed provide superior comfort and support. Other shoe details of the Patagonia Bandha Scuff include Patagonia ® Air Cushion technology in the heel, a steel sh...
The National Science Foundation International (NSF) has put together the first North American sustainability protocol, known as NSF P391: General Sustainability Criteria for Service and Service Providers. This new protocol will uphold standards never before seen for larger organizatio...
This article is provided by guest contributor Bill Hazelton. Listen, just because a chemical company runs a long, wistful video full of rivers, owls and sad fiddle music , that doesnât mean they actually care about the environment. With eco-friendliness hitting a fever pitch around ...
When designing beautiful rooms, buildings, offices and homes, bring natureâs elements indoors using the EcoChi ® philosophy-blending feng shui, green and sustainability and environment psychology. The focus in this design system is the relationship between nature, the beauty of buil...
Contributor Theresa Gould’s latest update on her family’s organic farming learning experience. A husband, wife and their seven children pursue their organic farming dreams… First Year of Growing 2010 I left off my farm series when we were farming a 200â x 80â field in 2010, which ...
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Current government regulations in the power plant industry are lauded as being the âmost extensive intervention into the power market and job market that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has ever attempted to implementâ. The rules entail large reductions of mercury and su...
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has produced a study that is touted to finally be able to reveal the number of green jobs there are in the U.S. The green sector, known as the Green Goods and Services (GGS) which includes 120,000 businesses over 333 industries, compr...
The ‘Miche’ belt is made from the upcycled tire of a 1940′s German touring bike. The vegan rubber tire was recovered from the trash heap of a Berlin, Germany bike shop. The belt’s unique color is original and untreated (kind of looks like snakeskin). Handmade in designer Gimmilarro Gi...
For twelve years, an organization called Conservacion Patagonica has been creating new national parks in the Patagonia region, spanning the countries of Chili and Argentina. Not only does this provide a basis for conservation efforts, but the organization also attracts travelers from ...
At the forefront of affordable fashion, H&M is rolling out sustainable threads for their kick-ass collection of eco-conscious duds for spring-summer. Deemed the Exclusive Conscious Collection , it will be available from April 12 in roughly 100 H&M shops worldwide, with some selected l...
According to the United Nations, the adequate management of water resources is key to assuring adequate nourishment before the growing demand of the world population. The majority of the water we consume is incorporated in food. To make a kilo of rice, we need 2,450 liters of water. T...
