Archive for June, 2008

Just saw this snazzy set of mini-wheels under ‘coming attraction’ over at firebox.com.  This electric scooter from eGO will be coming to the U.K. in September and can be pre-ordered now.  The Street Skoota has a top end of 30mph and since it’s electric,  can accelerate a lot quicker than it’s gas-powered brethren.  So with [...]

Clothing line ECO citizen is looking to feature 15 eco citizens in the upcoming fall/winter ad campaign.  Are you doing your part to preserve and protect the planet? Email them at info@ecocitizenonline.com if you think you’ve got the eco chops.  Photo shoot is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2008 at their boutique so save the [...]

Creating an effective greenwashing pr or ad campaign can be tough business.  Always focus on accentuating the green-ness of your endeavor or product, even if there really isn’t any.  Vague associations with cuddly bears and penguins or majestic landscapes traditionally work well in upping your perceived green quotient.  Here’s a list of a few other [...]

The U.S. has yet to commit…G8 May Invest Billions to Cut CO2 - reuters
Is this the most effective way to reduce emissions? Gas Prices Hit All-Time High - cnn
Wanted: Inner City Supermarkets - cs monitor
You always hurt the one you love…Pentagon Fights EPA on Pollution Cleanup - washington post/msnbc
(video) Amazon Tribe Attacked by Masked Gunmen [...]

UPDATE:  THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER, KAPUT.  Our lucky winners are Cyndi and Lia.
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We Give, You Take; yin-yang.  In honor of Independence Day, we’re celebrating by Giving Away not one, but two of our most favorite things in the whole wide world — Certaintees tee shirts.

Made with a 70/30 mix of bamboo/organic cotton, [...]

For dudes looking to send the caj-cool vibe, strut your stuff in a touch of plaid this summer. Perfect for breezing through town, baking Clams Johnson on the grill or catching the elusive sunset at The Montauket, here’s the organic cotton Quicksilver, ($49.50) from evogear. Or the Rip Stop organic cotton plaid shorts, ($29.99) [...]

Your intrepid eco dog, moi, sadly doesn’t have anything environmentally constructive to contribute today. However, I did come across a product of questionable necessity but undoubted appeal to those misguided dog owners with a compulsion to dress-up we poor canines…doggie shades.  Why do people feel compelled to put wacky stuff on us dogs? Mother nature [...]

Another fine example of the many fabulous uses of renewable, sustainable cork.  Shape the ladder into a lyrical shape that reflects your inner zen or one that conforms to the size of that saucepan you’re using to make your signature bouillabaisse.  When not on display just hang it up.
sorry, Europe only - €38 @ materiashop.com

Even though I’ve used it for almost two weeks, I’m still sort-of wondering if this high-tech solar toothbrush really works. My next trip to the dentist may render the final verdict.  But it does lay claim to some interesting dental hygiene technology.
The light-activated (solar-like) Soladey Ionic Eco toothbrush is purported to be used daily by [...]

We haven’t invested in energy infrastructure in like…forever. Where’s My Wind? Outdated Grid Transmission in the U.S.. - triplepundit/reuters
(video) Green Living Pays…Literally - msnbc
This should make you feel better…6 Supposed Action Heroes You Could Probably Take in a Fight - cracked.com
Someone must have caught this report just before it hit the shredder.  Climate Change May [...]

Whether you’re a music loving geezer with a stash of vinyl gold like myself, or an upstart DJ with a taste for the past, you may need to get your retro-tunes from vinyl to digital.  This portable turntable from Ion will get your old Buzzcocks, James White and the Blacks, and Squeeze discs out of [...]

Arizona Jean Company is offering cool combo deals on duds.

Guys can buy an organic shirt or tee and pair it with “recycled” shorts or jeans and get the combo for a reduced price. And girls get a similar deal, only difference is that the tops and bottoms are both from “recycled” material, no organic [...]

So you want oil rigs off Florida beaches…Supreme Court Cuts Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Damages - NPR
California Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan - yahoo! news
Starting to think outside the energy ‘box’. Man-made Tornadoes Could Power the Future - livescience/msnbc
British PM Pushes Wind Power Expansion - bbc
Sending a cablegram every time you flush. San Francisco May Name [...]

In searching for eco-minded summer essentials for the man of the house, I came across some fresh finds.

As temperatures rise this summer, hombre can relax in eco comfort with these Patagonia organic cotton boxers. Available in white, castaway blue or lemon zest/norris plaid. Lemon Zest hands-down, just for the name. ($25.60)
And the Northface Ex-girlfriend [...]

Put your feet up or plop your keester down on this sturdy yet elegant, Joan step stool/bench. Hand cut joints and fastener-free hardwood construction make this a home furnishing fixture to last a lifetime. Lovingly named after a super mom (we have one by the same name, as well).
Bruce Marsh Designs makes every [...]