It’s Time to Do Something
Date: December 4, 2008 | Category: Events, Kids
Is green just how you roll? Are you the person in class who is always volunteering, ready to step up and plan the next bake sale or fundraiser, or donate your time to a good cause?
If so, DoSomething.org has lots of projects to keep you busy. The folks at DoSomething.org don’t underestimate teenagers and know that by harnessing teen energy into positive projects the world can be a better place. The organization’s website is full of resources, tips, tools, project ideas and even a school carbon calculator widget to support teens along the way. (more…)
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: November 26, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
A new application to chip away at carbon footprints
Solar energy generated in a Spanish cemetary
Sustainable accomodations for Alpine adventurers
Waking up all of the Eco-Senses!
Date: November 21, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Has the green movement got you movin’ to a new tune - recycling, composting, eating organically and buying sustainable products? Well now you can sing to something more sustainable too.
Ecofabulous, design-loving music aficionados everywhere have been overheard coveting the Vers 2X iPod stereo. But it’s the Vers 1.5R radio/alarm clock for iPod that got us out of bed this morning. Designed to deliver maximum sound for its size, the stereo has a retro bamboo exterior cabinet and an energy efficient class D amplifier (between 35-50% more energy efficient). And the 18-function remote allows you to control the tunes, even from across the room. (more…)
Don’t Be a Turkey: Entertain Greenly this Holiday Season
Date: November 20, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Holiday & Gift, Kitchen, Lifestyle
Chekhov once famously wrote, “People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.” It isn’t that entertaining isn’t enjoyable, just that hosting holiday celebrations can be stressful, especially if you are trying to make more eco-friendly choices around the house.
But preparing an organic meal and decorating with an eye towards sustainability needn’t be nerve-racking since there have never been more green products on the market. You just need to know where to look. This year, ecofabulous has done the shopping for you (OK, you still have to purchase the bits you want, but we make it easy!). (more…)
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: November 17, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
Whether you prefer red or white, there’s an option in green.
Indiana’s got a plan, a green plan.
Times Square is getting an eco-friendly billboard!
Ecofabulous Events Roundup
Date: November 14, 2008 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
It is another busy week in the world of green. Want to know what is going on? Look no further than our Friday events roundup. Check it out!
FUEL, the award-winning documentary, will kick off its limited release schedule in Portland, Ore. Nov. 14th. For more information and for the film’s release schedule, click here.
Green Festival, the world’s largest eco expo, is coming to San Francisco this weekend, Nov. 14-16. Click here for ticket information and for a complete list of speakers and vendors.
Doie Designs is having its annual clearance sale (and offering our readers an additional 25 percent off when you enter promotional code “eco08” at checkout.)
EcoLogiQue, a San Francisco boutique, is running its Hope Prevails Fashion Sale, now through Nov. 26th. Everything in the store is 25-50 percent off.
Bring in your real fur apparel, including trims, accessories and shearling to your local Buffalo Exchange now through Earth Day (April 22). The furs will be donated to the Humane Society to provide bedding and comfort to orphaned and injured wildlife.
SKN is offering our readers 20 percent off its organic cotton totes through Dec. 1st. Just enter the promotional code “happy holidays” at checkout.
Calling All Recyclers
Date: November 14, 2008 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Tech
Does figuring out how to dispose of your old cell phone responsibly make you want to dial “F” for frustrated?
According to a global consumer survey from Nokia, 44 percent of old mobile phones are lying in drawers at home and not being used, nor recycled. But there is some good news: 20 years ago, only about 1,000 curbside recycling programs existed in the United States; today there are more than 10,000 across the nation. And we can now recycle more products than ever, including our old cell phones. While you can’t put them in the curbside bin just yet, there are programs in place that make it easy to keep them out of the landfill and often getting them in the hands of people who actually NEED them.
In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th (that’s tomorrow!) we ask that you save a cell phone from a life of neglect or the dreaded trip to a landfill. Call your friends, take the recycling pledge and head to one of the nearly 5,000 recycling drop-off points around the globe. And if you absolutely can’t make it to a center, you can download free postage online and mail your phone. It’ll be worth the trip if you can alter the destiny of just one phone.
Top Ten Sites for Holiday Shopping
Date: November 14, 2008 | Category: Featured, Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle, Media, Stores & Resources
With our holiday gift guide just around the corner we wanted to give you a sneak peek. Here is our list of the top ten sites for easy ecofabulous holiday shopping. Enjoy!
1. Amazon Green
Under my Brella
Date: November 14, 2008 | Category: Accessories, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
Getting drenched is definitely not fabulous, but having an eco-friendly umbrella handy is.
Most rain devices were conceived to protect you from the rain but little thought was given to protecting the environment. Thankfully, there was a competition a while back that encouraged people to come out from under their PVC umbrellas and invent a better system. The Brelli was the “clear” winner. A more compact and less expensive take on the idea is the Totes Eco ‘brella, made almost entirely of recycled and biodegradable materials (not mixed). The canopy is made of 100 percent recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles; while the frame is made of 70 percent recycled aluminum. The umbrella, which costs $30, sports a bamboo handle and a waxed hemp strap, and features a handy auto-open button. Best of all, it folds up small and will fit in a purse, backpack or even a coat pocket.
And, so that you don’t drown in a sea of black umbrellas, the Eco ’brella comes in four colors and features the universal recycling symbol as a reminder of your dedication to the environment.
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: November 13, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
Chile gets a stylish eco-pavilion.
Curious and conscious executives alike gather at Opportunity Green 2008.
Recycle your computer at your local Staples.
If you’re in Boston, go check out the “school of the future.”
