Archive for October, 2007

Most candles pollute the air with petroleum by-products, adding soot and synthetic scents to your surroundings. But Big Dipper Wax Works has come to the rescue with all-natural bees wax, hand-made candles.
These beautiful handcrafts are naturally aromatic with the smell of honey. Burning them emits negative ions that help clean the air, just [...]

Consuming less oil will. OPEC Says Pumping More Oil Won’t Bring Oil Prices Down - IHT
If you’ve ever watched Ghost Hunters on Sci-Fi they never find a damn thing. Frightening Trend: Ghost Tourism Booms - livescience
IBM to Recycle Silicon for Solar - computerworld
A misguided sense of entitlement or a fabricated story? Prince Harry Quizzed [...]

Like spooky stuff? In honor of this year’s hallowed green, scare us with your take on some tricks or treats. Tricks are, of course, the pseudo/wanna be’s, and Treats are the real thing…
Here’s our short list of Tricks or Treats:
Sting or Bono
Brad Pitt or Ed Begley
Cameron Diaz or Daryl Hannah
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid or Prius
Home [...]

So the Prius is looking a little dingy and could use a little TLC… well, here’s a car grooming product that will help you save water, keep your image buffed and help you avoid those expensive pollution monsters, the carwash.
Spongetech has a one-step sponge washing system that eliminates the need for a bucket of sudsy [...]

Thankfully, though you may insist on filling these bags with misguided purchases, ugly ducking clothes and fattening foods - these bags will conceal your shopping indiscretions while giving testimony to your affinity for all things fashion-forward and eco-friendly.
Pictured above are two of RetroActif’s most popular bags. The Open tote Salamina ($56), is constructed of [...]

Europe has shown us the light. NY May Join Crackdown on Plastic Bags - reuters
Those jeans make you look much younger. The Child Labor Gap - the onion
Oh, I’m sorry. I thought that was a fat suit you’re wearing. Too Many Halloween Treats Prompt Health Warning - enn
Speaking of fat…Airbus Jumbo Jet Takes Off [...]

These salt shakers express a lot of positive vibes. We’ve got the hugging thing, the interracial love aspect, human bonding, timely Halloween ghost imagery and a nicely executed design. Green in a metaphorical sense.
all for $25 @ greenergrassdesign.com

Hood River Lavender Farm provides all things lavender from over 70 varieties of this fragrant plant. Green goods include: teas, massage oil, soap, candles, perfume, sachets, balms, shampoos, wreaths and even lavender-stuffed teddy bears – and that’s just the beginning!
Hood River Lavender and essential lavender oils are certified organic, hand-harvested without petroleum power, use [...]

Poor Air From Wildfires a Health Threat - msnbc
Is an 8 year-old with a 42 inch waist obese or just ghoulishly chunky?  Too Many Halloween Treats Prompt Health Warning - reuters
Will people consume this stuff if you grow enough? Massive Rise in Europe of Genetically Modified Crops - bbc
I think I see the empirical evidence [...]

According to its website, Zonbox is the first environmentally-responsible computer minus high hassle and price. And according to me, they’re dead on. Weighing in a smidge over two pounds, the tiny PC consumes four times fewer chemicals and fossil fuels during manufacturing than standard desktops, and also complies with the European RoHS Directive, which restricts [...]

Do you know where to chuck that used CFL? We need more education on disposal. Less Mercury in CFL’s - G.E. is Working on it - Triple Pundit/reuters
A community for star gazers. Georgia Astronomy Village Fills up Quickly - ap/myway
Should we feed starving people or that hungry SUV? UN Expert Calls Biofuel ‘Crime Against Humanity’ [...]

Here’s a new green destination for architects, designers, students and anyone looking to learn about smarter, sustainable design practices — the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave @ 32nd Street. This design showcase and resource center was launched last month, and features products that have been made using sustainable practices, as well as [...]

Bamboo style and comfort are exemplified in this casually chic top that can be worn both in the boudoir or lounging around one’s pad.
Available in several colors and with matching pants.
the wrap top and the pants go for £24.95 each @ the very nice U.K. site spirit of nature

Now…about those bunker busters…U.S. Airforce Eyes Alternative Fuel, Slashing CO2 - reuters
Only two? Human Race Will ‘Split into Two Different Species’ - the daily mail
Always avoid leaving porridge around the house. Police Find a ‘Really Hairy’ Intruder - aol news
Image Gallery: Venomous Fish - livescience
Giant cats and hungry reptiles don’t share a peaceful lunch. Tiger [...]

Teach kids about ecosystems, food chains, astronomy, and circuits with Ampersand Press games and rubber stamps.

Take, for example, Onto the Desert, which comes with an illustrated deck of cards, a habitat poster, a fact sheets, and instructions for seven different games – for 2-6 players, ages 8+, price $15.95.
Or try Oh Wilderness, a trivia game [...]