Eco-Event: A Common Green
Date: August 18, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Next week, on August 26th, the Bay Area’s leading nonprofits, foundations, and businesses will have a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face during a lively and inspiring event. Join ecofabulous’ Zem Joaquin and Jared Blumenfeld, EPA Director for the Pacific-Southwest, for A Common Green. (more…)
You’re Invited: Levi’s Care to Air Winner Unveiling
Date: August 10, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Calling all San Franciscan ecofab readers! Join the ecofabulous team next Monday, August 16th for a long lunch break at the super cool Levi’s® Workshop space on Valencia (if you haven’t been by yet, it’s a pretty cool spot with a variety of events focused on creation, inspiration, and collaboration). (more…)
Knock on Wood (+ WEEKLY GIVEAWAY)
Date: August 10, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
In the growing category we fondly refer to as “tech protection,” we’re pleased to share the latest in eco-friendly options for your iPad: the Vers sustainable wood Shellcase. (more…)
Nutty about Granola
Date: July 23, 2010 | Category: Food, Food & Drink, Kitchen, Lifestyle
Wholesome and delicious? It’s no wonder we had a line out the door of our 2010 MODERN LIVING Showhouse at Dwell on Design. People came for the stylish interiors and stayed long after the private tour to nibble on granola bars from Nature’s Path. (more…)
Good Vibrations
Date: July 19, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle
We can talk about recycling and buying eco skincare products all day long - but going green “down there” tends to be a one of the environmental topics least discussed. We recently had the pleasure, so to speak, of testing and reviewing one of Jimmy Jane’s eco-vibrators. And boy oh boy (or sans boy, as the case may be), were we impressed. (more…)
A Perfect Mat(ch)
Date: July 12, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle
Founded on the simple idea that a better yoga mat could make a world of difference, Manduka eKO™ yoga mats do just that. Made of natural tapped rubber, a sustainable and renewable material, the mats provide non-slip comfort and cushioning without exposing yogi’s to the chemicals found in conventional PVC mats. (more…)
Case Matters
Date: July 8, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Office, Travel
While mainstream retailers can often be one of the harder places to spend consciously, American retailer, J.Crew, has recently given us a new shopping outlet. Known for it’s well-tailored, slightly preppy aesthetic, this season J.Crew has collaborated with the sophisticated WANT Les Essentials De La Vie accessories to produce an exclusive line of Ivy League-looking laptop cases and travel bags made from organic cotton and sustainably produced leather (read: vegetable tanned, rather than dyed with toxic chromium). (more…)
The Winning Card
Date: July 6, 2010 | Category: Art, Cards & Stationary, Lifestyle
There are winners and there are champions. Company name aside, Brooklyn-based enormouschampion is a clear leader in the cool-cards-plus-great-tea-towels-plus-more-fun-stuff category (and all while being incredibly sustainable, mind you). From our first sighting of the cetacean study limited edition print to our subsequent swooning over the entire line of greeting cards (check out babylove, a mis-tape, and post script), we knew we’d stumbled on something special. (more…)
A Jean-ious Idea: The Care To Air Contest
Date: June 21, 2010 | Category: Events, Fashion, Media, Men, Women
We all love our baby blues. But whether your preference lies with skinny leg styles or the classic 501s, you’ll be surprised to learn that close to 60% of a pair of jean’s environmental impact comes from consumer use after point of purchase - in other words, how you choose to care for your jeans. (more…)
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These
Date: June 15, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Lifestyle, Travel
Nothing says beauty rest like a Laura Langley Eco Sleep Eye Mask. The organic cotton and bamboo masks provide complete coverage so you can rest in peace and style. (more…)
