Archive for August, 2008

kiss my face - for kids

Kids’ bath times are usually wet ‘n wild.  Kiss My Face has tapped into children’s love of animals with a fresh line of bath products aimed to keep those fun-loving monsters clean, green and eco-conscious. With 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner, foaming shampoo & body wash, detangler, bubble wash, lip balm and soap — every product […]

modmix – cocktails with an IQ

Not long ago, about the same time we learned that dark chocolate and wine (in moderation) aren’t so bad for us after all, the “healthy cocktail” craze started to gain some traction. I noticed this especially in New York, where every neighborhood boasted an upscale, trendy vegetarian bistro (not restaurant, mind you) with mood lighting, […]

a mixed bag of green news

Look out! Gustav Becomes Category 3 Hurricane Off Cuba - reuters
Is New Orleans Ready for Another Storm? - livescience
An avid moose eater. Green? Probably not…. Sarah Palin on the Environment - huffington post
No word on whether or not it was ‘full’.  Disposable Diaper Breaks Fall, Saves Child’s Life - ap/myway
There’s nothing on the radio anyway… […]

the dog days of summer - seamus the eco dog

I may be a little late on the calendar on this one, but I still have to ask, why do they call this time of year “the dog days of summer”?  I would think “dog days” would connote a bright, shiny, clean-air day providing the best platform for outdoor activities, be it chasing a squirrel […]

glasswing jewellery - seaglass meets butterflies

I don’t know if you’ve ever touched seaglass but its smooth surface feels quite soothing.

Check out Cornwall UK-based artist, Kate Laity’s beautiful, handmade sterling silver jewelry made from two recycled materials — seaglass and silver, as well as her beaded butterflies and forged silver rings.  The designer’s cool collections are flavored by a fusion of […]

avant-gardener t-shirt

Love it! 100% organic cotton, hand-printed t-shirt with a message I can get behind.  A creation of Brooklyn-based artist, Jen P. Harris.   All Black Sheep Heap packaging is made of recycled brown paper grocery bags. Jen also make some sweet […]

a mixed bag of green news

This is going to be interesting…Obama Blasts Bush’s ‘Failed Presidency’ - msnbc
Watch for a drop in supply…Drivers to Continue Conserving Gas, Even as Prices Fall - rueters
Bureaucrats and political hacks control the future of our wildlife.  Bush Changes to Endangered Species Act Called Bad Science - yahoo! news
Blasphemous is a great word. Museum Defies Pope […]

shred city 32 - green skateboard from comet

The world is one big skatepark.  Shred on the eco friendly side of the street on this downhill slider from Comet.  ‘Biopop’ construction features 4 plys of maple with hardrock maple veneer from FSC harvested timber, e2e cross-linking soy resin (no petro-chemicals here), triaxial hemp fabric, sustainable bamboo core, hot pressed one deck at a […]

kookie karma – satisfy your sweet tooth

If you’re like me and your sweet tooth is out of control, then you’ll dig Kookie Karma’s wholesome yummy snacks.

The LA-based bakery is churning out tasty treats free of preservatives and common food allergens like gluten, corn, soy, dairy, butter, sugar, baking soda, eggs, casein and wheat. Kookie Karma uses only fresh, raw and organic […]

styling recycled plastic furniture

Sustainable design shop Roscoe Jackson makes the Possum recycled plastic chair and table, both are manufactured from 100% recycled HDPE (like milk jugs) and feature corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners.

These cleanly modern pieces are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Dense rubber feet are suitable for most flooring.   Handmade in Chicago and featured […]

a mixed bag of green news

John McCain Takes Out His Beef With Amtrak on the Environment - ecorazzi
Sort of like moving into a new apartment…When Glaciers Disappear, the Bugs Move In - enn/new scientist
This seems to be a popular opinion in government…UK Minister Says Energy Comes Before Climate: Report - reuters
They mean ‘phony,’ not ‘bad’…Researchers Offer New Way to Avoid […]

eConsciousMarket for the socially aware

E as in eco-conscious, e-tail and easy! e-tail or e-tale, hmmm, alas, butt I drift)….Find one-stop, eco shopping with a conscience @ eConsciousMarket.com

“The Internet’s largest philanthropic eco-marketplace” allows you to give and get on several feel-good levels — align your purchases with your sustainable/social values. 10% of the proceeds from your purchases are donated to […]