Eco fabrics and brands have been hanging around in the fashion world for a couple of years, but critics waived it off as a fad from the jump. I wonder if those critics are the same people that called Hip-Hop a fad in the '80s? But I digress...anyway, brands like Diesel, Burberry, H&M, and Christian Dior attended the Interstoff Asia Essential exhibition last week in Hong Kong to learn more about "eco fabrics, safe dyeing processes, and good working conditions"Eco fabrics and brands have been hanging around in the fashion world for a couple of... more
The weather and climate have a profound influence on our lives everywhere. Lives and livelihoods are disrupted in the path of storms and rising sea levels, retreating glaciers, intensifying droughts and floods, and food and water scarcity.
The Health and Climate Foundation has put together a contemporary art project that explores that relationship between climate and society.
Coinciding with the World Climate Conference 3 in Geneva, which runs from 31 August—4 September 2009, the exhibition is intended to provoke us to think about how we are affected by the environment, how it transforms us, and how we live with it.The weather and climate have a profound influence on our lives everywhere. Lives and... more
So Elsewhere reveals one of the most stylish travel bags to date... and they are all made out of recycled plastic. Check it out!So Elsewhere reveals one of the most stylish travel bags to date... and they are all... more
Thermal images taken of some of the UK and Europe's famous buildings show that many of them are less than eco-friendly.
The Houses of Parliament lose more heat than Buckingham Palace, the Reichstag, Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, costing taxpayers £7,191 a year in wasted energy.
The Welsh Assembly leaks just £95.98 a year, Buckingham Palace loses £1,038, the Reichstag loses £599.25 and the Scottish Parliament leaks £463.40.
The least green landmark was Manchester Piccadilly, which loses £18,217.Thermal images taken of some of the UK and Europe's famous buildings show that many of... more
Interview avec Olivier Bourgeois, réalisateur du film
"Nous resterons sur terre", au cinéma depuis le 4 avril.Interview avec Olivier Bourgeois, réalisateur du film
"Nous resterons sur terre", au... more
ag along with Ayana Meade, associate editor and contributing writer at Greenopia, as she tries on new eco fashion Spring outfits at Kaight boutique and speaks with owner Kate McGregor, and flaunts some vintage and repurposed fashions from Hairy Mary's, and chats with owner Sharon Broit. Two great (and completely different) takes on eco chic right from NYC.ag along with Ayana Meade, associate editor and contributing writer at Greenopia, as... more
Green Box: Pizza Box Turns into Plates & Storage Unit
This nifty "green" patented invention hopes to be the alternative and eco friendly option when we're gobbing down greasy dough pies.
There's seems like a lot of room for college students to take some on campus action here...
"za" facts:
- Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza each day, or about 350 slices per second.
- Pizza is a $30+ billion per year industry. There are approximately 69,000 pizzerias in the United States. Approximately 3 billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year. (Source: Blumenfeld and Associates)
- Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants in the U.S., and pizza accounts for more that 10% of all foodservice sales. (Source: Food Industry News.)
- 93% of Americans eat at least one pizza per month. (Source: Bolla Wines.)
- Each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices – or 23 pounds, of pizza per year.
(thanks @tuckross for the article)Green Box: Pizza Box (College Student Movement?)
Green Box: Pizza Box Turns into... more
The craziest and newest shower heads designed for artsy, forward-thinking, and luxurious types of people. Shower heads on this site are made out of a bunch of crazy materials, including gas masks! Some of the strangest designs include an upside-down shower and a shower in your pocket. Other designs are simply modern or eco-friendly.The craziest and newest shower heads designed for artsy, forward-thinking, and... more
Edina Tokodi is an eco-minded artist who hopes to create more environmental friendliness in the midst of urban bareness. In leiu of spray paint this street artist creates moss installations that have become the talk of the town in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Consisting of mossy animal figures and camouflage patterns, this art is “meant to be touched, felt, and in turn touch you”.Edina Tokodi is an eco-minded artist who hopes to create more environmental... more
"Carrotmobbing" is a new strategy to get stores to be more environmentally friendly by using the "carrot" organizing customers to support their efforts instead of the "stick" of protests or boycotts."Carrotmobbing" is a new strategy to get stores to be more environmentally friendly by... more
Is the struggling economy taking its toll on your wardrobe? Maybe it's time to take a trip to the thrift store.Is the struggling economy taking its toll on your wardrobe? Maybe it's time to take a... more
The Ferry Dock at Road Town Tortola was a buzz of activities this morning when the world’s fastest eco-boat, Earthrace arrived for a day’s visit.
Earthrace, which runs on 100% biodiesel, is the first boat in the world to use hemp composite. This is visible on the floor of the helm. Hemp is renewable, unlike carbon and Kevlar, and is strong and versatile enough for medium impact protection.
Earthrace has smashed the world speed record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, completing the journey in 60 days, 23 hours 49 mins, and knocking almost 14 days off the previous record.
"Awesome! "The Ferry Dock at Road Town Tortola was a buzz of activities this morning when the... more
Pupils at a Scottish school have decided to take the controversial issue of plastic carrier bag usage into their own hands by banning them from their school.
The youngsters have even begun to design and produce their own eco-friendly bags, meaning there is now no excuse for pupils to bring in plastic bags.
The children were inspired to take action after reading a newspaper story about a whale which had washed up on the shore of the Isle of Mull, and was discovered to have ingested 23 plastic carrier bags. They were so appalled by what had happened that they were spurred into action.Pupils at a Scottish school have decided to take the controversial issue of plastic... more
Retro purses made from vintage car upholstery fabric are cool and green!
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Vintage fabric as eco-friendly fashion
Retro purses made from vintage car upholstery fabric are cool and green!
Asha Blake, KTLA News
Kim White found a way to make some green by sewing green; use vintage car upholstery fabric that was just sitting in a warehouse. White bought the entire warehouse, which was full of unused fabric from the 70's and 80's. What was made to sit on years ago now fits neatly under your arm...as a handbag. KTLA's Asha Blake reports. Retro purses made from vintage car upholstery fabric are cool and green!... more
Renowned designer Philippe Starck has created a consumer wind turbine that could dramatically decrease your energy intake.Renowned designer Philippe Starck has created a consumer wind turbine that could... more
'Most buildings are designed to shed rain, and as such are built with hard, impenetrable roofing surfaces. As a result, rainwater bounces off and collects as runoff, picking up impurities—including infectious bacteria from animal waste as well as harmful pesticides and fertilizers—on the way to municipal storm sewers, which in turn eventually empty out into local bodies of water.
Minimizing this run-off means that more impurities will remain in local soils where they can be broken down more easily into their constituent elements than if they are concentrated downstream. In order to achieve this goal, landscape architects have developed so-called “green roofs,” which utilize living plant matter and soil on top of a building in order to absorb, collect and reuse rainwater while preventing run-off. Many buildings employing green roofs are able to find abundant uses for the water they collect, from watering exterior plantings at ground level to flushing toilets inside.'
How cool would it be if major cities, like NY, Boston, London, had gardens on all the rooftops? Think about all of the benefits from environmental, to fresh produce being available at food pantries. Work release programs could maintain the gardens, not to mention the therapeutic effect gardening has on the soul!'Most buildings are designed to shed rain, and as such are built with hard,... more
Select Wal-Mart and Costco stores are getting rid of the traditional gallon milk jugs and replacing them with a newly-designed, more cost-effective flat-top milk container.Select Wal-Mart and Costco stores are getting rid of the traditional gallon milk jugs... more
Obviously, the Keeper is not for every woman, but only one woman in my extended circle of Keeper experimenters ever chose to discard hers and return to tampons. If you think the Keeper may be for you, I encourage you to investigate this low-cost, low-impact option. It's not any "grosser" than what we've all been doing since the tender age of 12, to be printably vague. It is a sanitary, environmentally friendly method compatible with white pants, volleyball games, and soft music wafting in the background while you run in slow motion on the beachObviously, the Keeper is not for every woman, but only one woman in my extended circle... more
A Norwegian car company called Think plans to introduce an electric car in North America in 2009. The Think City will get about 112 miles on a full charge and go up to 62 miles per hour.A Norwegian car company called Think plans to introduce an electric car in North... more
A simple change to the design of the gallon milk jug, adopted by Wal-Mart and Costco, seems made for the times. The jugs are cheaper to ship and better for the environment, the milk is fresher when it arrives in stores, and it costs less.
END QUOTEA simple change to the design of the gallon milk jug, adopted by Wal-Mart and Costco,... more
