ecofabulous Earth Day Guide

Date: April 21, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle

Earth Day 2009 is this Wednesday, April 22! This day marks the Anniversary of the first national “Earth Day” Demonstration that occurred in 1970. (more…)

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Elsewhere in the Ecosphere

Date: April 21, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Media

Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!

Virgin to voluntarily report greenhouse gases.

The Price is Right goes green for Earth Day.

Nearly 70% of US farms asopt sustainable practices.

Have a green stay - check out what hotels are doing to be more environmentally conscious.

European cities commit to more cycling.

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Join Leo at His Next Premiere!

Date: April 21, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Media

There are only two days left in the exclusive ebay auction to benefit Global Green. Bid on items from Global Green board member, Leonardo DiCaprio - like costume pieces and signed memorabilia or autographed FSC certified guitars. (more…)

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Natural Wonder

Date: April 20, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Skin Care

After discovering argan oil on a trip to Morocco several years ago, one of our contributing writers decided to classify it as one of the natural wonders of the world for skincare solutions (it’s edible too, so if you run out of food in the desert, you can nurse your oil). Josie Maran Cosmetics is also a fan and bottled the precious nectar: 100% organic argan oil in recyclable glass, of course. The miracle elixir, often difficult to find stateside, has a huge array of uses: as a cure-all for little annoyances like split ends and ragged cuticles, a luxurious moisturizer, and it has even been championed for skin conditions such as psoriasis. And unlike some other beauty products that include argan oil among a laundry list of other ingredients, here it gets top billing as the only ingredient: pure, simple and perfect.

Right now Josie Maran Cosmetics is offering an Earth Day Essentials Kit - it’s a limited time offer of all the best sellers (including the argan oil!). The kit includes: Mascara in black (full size), Cream Blush in Sunrise (full size), Plumping Lip Gloss in Daring (full size), Eye Liner in Black (full size), and the fabulous 100% organic Argan Oil (deluxe sample). Valued at over $98, the kit is being offered for a limited time at $48!

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Haus of Style

Date: April 20, 2009 | Category: Fashion, Men, Shoes, Women

Take a step in the right direction with olsenHaus, the 100% vegan line by Elizabeth Olsen. The collection boasts clean, modern design, with a twist - resulting in interesting, unexpected, yet totally wearable combinations. (more…)

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Water Looks Fabulous on You!

Date: April 20, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, Women

Who would have thought that your most coveted wardrobe item could be… water? Zem is constantly asked about her “Water is a Human Right” necklace, designed by Linda Loudermilk. (more…)

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Getting Sacked by Noon

Date: April 20, 2009 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Men, Women

Let your fashion statement shine a little (sun) light on the greater issue at hand – our society’s dependence on non-renewable energy sources.

Noon Solar provides portable power when you are on the go. On the outside of each bag is a paper thin solar panel that can supply power for your cell phone or iPod via a tiny battery pack inside the bag. In 6-8 hours the battery is fully charged and can store the energy for a few days.

With simply chic styles like the Cortland and Augusta, all of the bags are made from completely biodegradable materials – naturally tanned and vegetable dyed leathers are then lined with sustainably harvested and naturally dyed hemp and cotton. Actually, the fabrics are personally hand dyed by founders Jane Palmer and Marianne Fairbanks so no two bags are exactly the same.

At the end of the bag’s life, the solar panels and hardware can be removed for recycling or reuse and the rest of the materials can be safely returned to the earth.

If someone comments what a cool bag you have, you can respond that it is actually pretty hot.

*Search for Noon Solar on The Find.

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Eco-Shopping Alert!

Date: April 18, 2009 | Category: Events, Fashion, Men, Women

Plans for the weekend? Calendar reminders have been sending alerts right and left for this Sunday, April 19th when the Loomstate for Target line hits stores nationwide! (more…)

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Elsewhere in the Ecosphere

Date: April 17, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Media

Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!

Pope to build the biggest solar power plant in Europe.

From carbon footprints to water footprints.

Power America with ocean energy.

Obama unveils high-speed railway plan.

How sustianable thinking can change design.

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Be A Green (Prom) Queen

Date: April 17, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Bags, Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics, Women

If the Internet were one big high school, we’d totally ask Teens Turning Green to the prom. Right now we’re head over heels for this savvy coalition of eco-teens and their latest campaign to “green” the prom. (more…)

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