Winner Announced for eBay’s Creative Reuse Competition!
Date: March 16, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Media
Last fall, ecofabulous teamed up with eBay’s Green Team to launch the Creative Reuse Contest for the third and final phase of the re+purpose campaign. DIY maven and ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin, created three DIY projects (a cabinet, a telephone bench, and a couch) to serve as guides and inspiration for the contest, encouraging talented people across America to give new life to old objects and submit before and after pictures of the creative ways in which they’ve repurposed what already exists in the world today. (more…)
Book Club: Shift Your Habit
Date: March 8, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media, Stores & Resources
Long-time advocates of the “small steps add up to big change” philosophy, we’ve been huge fans of shiftyourhabit.com since the day the site launched. Tomorrow marks the highly anticipated release of Elizabeth Roger’s book, Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet. (more…)
VIDEO: A Wake Up Story
Date: February 25, 2010 | Category: Care, Clothing, Food, Furniture, Media, Stores & Resources, Toys, Videos
Check out this incredible new video from Healthy Child Healthy World! A must see for every parent and anyone who cares about eliminating toxins from our homes and further supporting the development of a chemical-free childhood. It all comes back to one simple question, “What’s more important than the health of your child?” Join Healthy Child Healthy World, take the pledge and then share with friends!
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: February 22, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green:
Seoul Transforms a Lost Stream Into An Urban Park
BioBus Brings Science Class to Schools with Insufficient Resources
New Airline Recycling Rankings
China, USA & India Offer UN Climate Pledge to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Olympic Medals Made From Recycled E-Waste
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: February 11, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green:
Solar Aid Plans Three-Fold Increase in Solar Development Efforts
The Plastiki (the boat made from 12,000 recycled bottles) Prepares to Sail
SF Mayor Newsom Announces New Energy Efficient Funding!
How About Them (Wrapped) Apples?
Progress From The Copenhagen Accord: A Good Start to Global Progress on Climate Safety
Ecofab TV: Coco Eco Magazine Interviews Zem
Date: February 9, 2010 | Category: Events, Media, Videos
Anna Griffin, founder of Coco Eco, a magazine completely devoted to all things good, green and glam, interviews ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin at the onset of the 2009 Global Green Millenium awards. Hear about how Zem started ecofabulous, who she views as her biggest mentor (hint: Cradle to Cradle changed her world), what fuels her continued passion, and why she chose to wear a stunning milk fiber dress from Mr. Larkin. Plus hear from the very ecofabulous Adrian Grenier on why he (along with Arianna Huffington) was so honored to be the one to present Zem the award. (more…)
See Zem on View From The Bay!
Date: February 4, 2010 | Category: Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle, Media
Counting down the days, but still stumped as to what to get your valentine? In case you missed Zem on “View From The Bay” on ABC7 News (KGO TV in the San Francisco Bay Area), you can catch the entire segment online, complete with links for where to get the the stylish picks. (more…)
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: February 2, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green:
Making High-Tech Aircraft Parts With…Cork
Recycle You Bra! Bosom Buddy Program Donates Old Bras To Women In Need
Parks Employment – Park Jobs More Than WalMart Employment
2010 Environmental Performance Index Released: Which Nation Is Most Eco-Friendly?
Elsewhere in the Ecosphere
Date: January 22, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green:
Portland High-Rise to get 250-Foot Tall Trellises
U.S. Announces Two Major Clean Air Act New Source Review Settlements
Rain Barrels and Permeable Pavement are on the LA Agenda
Designers Show One-Offs at Eco Fashion Show in Geneva
The Art of Dumpster Diving
Date: January 21, 2010 | Category: Art, Events, Lifestyle, Media
Cast aside any previous notions you had about digging through the trash. The Recology SF (San Francisco’s re-branded waste management system) Artist in Residence program is revolutionizing the way this city’s inhabitants view their castaways. By providing local artists with work space, a monthly stipend, and unlimited access to materials (namely in the form of recycled goods and found items at “the dump”), this innovative program is offering inspiration and education to the community. (more…)
