Wanderlust Ticket Giveaway!
Date: July 19, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Travel & Leisure
Dying to getaway? In need of a little indie rock n’ roll therapy, meditative yoga and quality time with Mother Nature? This weekend’s first annual Wanderlust Festival in Lake Tahoe, CA (July 24-26) is just the retreat you’ve been looking for and ecofabulous has it hooked up! We’re giving away a pair of VIP tickets and 3 pairs of regular admission (music & yoga) tickets (more…)
High as a Park in the Sky
Date: June 9, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
Urban ecophiles, rejoice! The High Line, New York’s long anticipated park in the sky, finally opens to the public today (June 9). (more…)
Surf’s Up, Yogis!
Date: April 30, 2009 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
As a super-conscious, peace-seeking planet enthusiast, your efforts sure benefit nature. How about letting nature return the favor? Let nature rejuvenate your spirit this July in Costa Rica at a weeklong yoga and surfing retreat, led by ecofabulous’ own New York contributing editor and resident yoga instructor, Sara Little. (more…)
Raising the Bar
Date: March 28, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
New Yorkers like to think they’re a step ahead of the rest, and now they have proof: In a sign of what’s surely to come, the city is now home to the first – and only, at least for the time being – USDA certified bar in the world. (more…)
Bamboo Co-Cruising
Date: March 21, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Transport, Travel & Leisure
Who knew that one of the greenest ways to get around town could be even greener? Craig Calfee, the founder of Calfee Designs, has made carbon frame bikes for the biking world’s elite (including Tour de France victors), but we fell in love with his bamboo triple bike (can easily be converted into a tandem) and keep picturing ourselves cycling off into another era.
Calfee built his first bamboo bike in 1996, and praise from friends and coworkers resulted in the bikes coming into mainstream production in 2005. They are truly functional and have won numerous cycling awards, but environmental enthusiasts cheer about their eco-friendly construction - which includes hemp fiber lugs and a tung oil finish. Now, what started out as a publicity stunt for Calfee has gained a more noble purpose: Craig traveled to Ghana with Earthwatch Institute in 2007 and just returned from another visit to empower Ghanaians to use their abundant local bamboo resources to build bamboo cargo bikes for their own use. Stay tuned for how the overseas effort evolves, or get your own. At around $3k they are not your daughter’s bicycle, but she can hop on back!
West LA City Guide
Date: February 20, 2009 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, Travel & Leisure
Your insider’s guide to the smartest things LA’s west side has to offer!
In case you’re packing for your trip to the Oscar’s (or just daydreaming about all the gorgeous gowns that will be on parade) we’ve taken the liberty of planing everything for you. We’ve got everything you’ll need to hit up LA’s west side in style, while keeping your carbon footprint to a minimum. Enjoy!
Washington DC City Guide
Date: January 16, 2009 | Category: Events, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel & Leisure
Your insider’s guide to the smartest things our capital has to offer!
In honor of the inauguration and our new administration’s stated commitment to rethink our country’s approach to resources, we have scoured DC and enlisted the advice of an internationally acclaimed native DC chef and sustainability expert. If you’re a local, rediscover your city with these top picks. If you’re hitting up D.C. as a tourist, rest assured that these hot spots will get you touring the city as an insider!
Nike Kicks Waste to the Curb
Date: November 7, 2008 | Category: Featured, Shoes, Travel & Leisure, ecoMan
If you partake in healthy leisure activities like walking, jogging or hiking, chances are you have at least one pair of worn out kicks lying around the house. Peek under the bed, dig into the back of the closet and prepare for a sneaker reincarnation, thanks to Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program.
When your sports shoes have lost their steam, bring them to a Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location. With about 300 locations around the world, finding one near you shouldn’t be difficult. Each individual can donate up to 10 pairs of shoes at a time - and they don’t have to be Nike’s - so ask your friends and family to hand over their old sneaks and donate them all at once. Or, if you are feeling inspired, start a group shoe drive at your school or office. (more…)
Fair Play
Date: November 4, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Toys, Travel & Leisure, ecoMan
The concept of playing fair has just gone far beyond the court. With the Respect basketball you can smoke the competition and look out for the welfare of workers and the world we all live in.
With an eco-certified rubber exterior and interior, this basketball from Fair Trade Sports is the only enviro-ball capable of increasing your street cred. The all-weather, high-grip surface, which retails for $19.99, allows for year-round fair play. Check out the full line of equipment on their site that at times feels like a mystery game. With a small amount of effort you will dribble away with the prize.
Light of My Life
Date: November 4, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech, Travel & Leisure, ecoMan
Whether you love to camp, or just don’t get around to taking out the recycling until well past sundown, having a reliable flashlight on hand is key. Having one that isn’t a battery hog is just plain smart.
The BoGo flashlight is one-of-a-kind, featuring a solar panel which will juice up rechargeable batteries just by letting the flashlight get some exposure to the sun during the day, and super-bright LED bulbs light up the darkest night. The Bogo charges in 8 hours, and provides 4-5 hours of illumination. It also features a night glow strip, which will help you find your torch when you hear rustling outside in the middle of the night.
Plus, when you buy a BoGo flashlight, the company will donate one to someone in need, allowing you to light up your own life and someone else’s for just $49.
