Archive for July, 2008
The Grass Is Greener in Napa
Date: July 30, 2008 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Being a Bay Area native, I rarely make it out to wine country anymore - except to dine at my eco-ultimate eatery Ubuntu and take a yoga class upstairs. But now there’s a great reason to head north. On Saturday, August 2nd, the Think Green-World Music Festival will host a full-day event showcasing live bands, green businesses, workshops on sustainable living, an interactive kid’s area, plus organic eats and drinks all set against Napa’s picturesque backdrop.
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Elsewhere on the Ecosphere…
Date: July 29, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
- Stella McCartney’s steller sale.
- Two-four-six-eight; Eagles’ cheerleaders green it great!
- Five things YOU can do to save polar bears?
- I’ve got a new way to walk, walk, walk.
- Monitor your energy consumption at home!
- Broadcast yourself on GreenTube?
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ReKindling my Love of Reading
Date: July 29, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
A recent article in Publisher’s Weekly caused me to reexamine the way I get my fill of news and fiction. Having started my environmental career in the world of print publishing, my emotional sympathies run deep. I’ll also admit a guilty fondness for design magazines, especially the ones printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink. But after reading that the US publishing industry dumps more than 12 million tons of carbon dioxide into our delicate ecosphere each and every year, I decided it was time to go electronic.
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It’s Time to Clear the Air
Date: July 29, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
In the workplace, we’re often hapless victims of stale, hermetically-sealed air. The stylish Airpod mini-purifier, made by Blueair, is perfect for keeping your cubicle (or office) fresh. Covering up to 50 cubic feet, the 6.3 inch square Airpod (HEPASilent filter + fan) exceeds Energy Star standards. Available in three stylish prints, it’s the perfect remedy for stuffy colleagues.
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Easy Rider
Date: July 29, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech, Transport, ecoMan
Governor Kulongoski of Oregon recently made headlines for doing what so many eco-conscious residents in his state have done for years: He biked to work. Since most of us aren’t blessed with a two-mile commute and dedicated cycle paths, having a sturdy, portable set of wheels can mean the difference between hitting the gas pump and the pedal. STRiDA is making life in the bike lane more fun and fashionable.
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Elsewhere on the Ecosphere …
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green:
- The Pirate of the Carribean goes solar!
- LA bans plastic bags.
- Teens get trashed for green?
- Now you can have your green and earn it too!
- Get more eco-design for less.
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Introducing Daily Themes
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Media
We recently sent a survey to our subscribers. After carefully combing through comments, we’ll be making some changes at ecofabulous. First off, we’ll be introducing daily themes!
Mondays, we’ll feature Fashion and Beauty.
Tuesdays, we’ll highlight Teens and Tech.
Wednesdays, we’ll cover Kids and Family.
Thursdays, we’ll bring you Home Design.
Fridays, we’ll cover Arts and Leisure.
Please let us know what you think. And for those of you who took the time to participate in our survey, we thank you. Your wisdom continues to guide our growth.
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Valley of the Roses
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care
When it comes to hitting the bubbly, we’ve got a soft spot for all things sweetly beneficial. That’s why it was love at first sniff when we chanced upon this splashy bouquet of artisanal soaps at the local Farmer’s Market in San Francisco. Creators Nancy and Arthur Rosenthal have been gathering and lathering buds from their organic garden in Sebastopol, California for 10 years in the quest to cross-pollinate intoxicating fragrance with supple skin-tone, yielding their Valley of the Roses collection.
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Embrace Your Inner Child with Stewart + Brown
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Fashion, Women
Stewart + Brown creators Karen Stewart and Howard Brown were among the first wave of eco-clothing designers back in 2002, incorporating organic cotton and other green materials like linen, hemp and factory surplus fabrics.
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Garcia Designs Are Sheer Delight
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Fashion, Women
Designer Elena Garcia brings us the newest eco-designs from across the pond. Garcia launched her eponymous, eco-fashion line earlier this year. Sourcing locally wherever possible and using earth-friendly dyes and production methods, Garcia is an active member of the Ethical Fashion Forum, the Conscious Designers Collective, the Eco-Design Network and Craft Central. She also designs for Sew Last Season, a label known for upcycling (recycling garments into new pieces - in this case upscale).
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