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 at the Sprout store in Chicago and @  sprout.com.

The chairs go for $285 ea. and the table will run you $198.

• 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 Bogus Websites – usa today
• Didn’t want you to get too relaxed…New Tropical Depression Forms Over the Atlantic – rueters
• Rath of the cockapoo…Feisty Puppy Scares Off 3 Bears in NJ Backyard – myway/ap

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 a socially-conscious non-profit organization – just pick your fav from their list.

The goods are well-organized by product category and cross-referenced with a Recycled/Reclaimed zone or even a  Fair Trade/Sustainable Living zone.  Or simply shop via a vendor‘s name.

Browse or buy @ eConsciousMarket.com.

It’s not green but it is ‘alternative,’ as in not having to actually say these grumpy little bits to annoying individuals.  These pre-printed cards say all the loving things you really can’t utter to annoying significant others, co-workers, offspring and various worthy miscreants.

a booklet will run you $5.95 @ shineboxprint.com

via: swissmiss

Here are a couple of smart, eco-minded ways to show those bundles of joy a warm welcome, without breaking the bank:

organic cotton leggings ($9.99) and organic cotton beanies ($4.99) more @ oscarandbelle.com

• The economy…Iconic Calif. County Backs Offshore Drilling – reuters
• Real men DIY. Coldplay Reveals They Make and Sew Their Own Clothes – ecorazzi
• She seemed to be firing on all cylinders…Clinton: No Way, No How, No McCain – msnbc
• So when they miss that E. coli…FDA Allows Irradiation of Your Vegetables – livescience
• Must not be any oil there…World’s Largest Marine Sanctuary Proposed by Bush – natgeo
• I kinda wish I’d written this…The 7 Most Retarded Ways Celebrities Have Tried to Go Green – cracked.com

If you like multi-tasking, casual footwear, this is the shoe for you.

Quietly pad around your abode or office in just the Italian wool uppers and slip on the natural latex outsoles when you need to spring into action and grab a latte at the corner or chase a bear away from you bird feeder.  Features sustainable Italian wool uppers and lining, recycled fasteners, adjustable bungee cord and toggle closure, removable foot-bed with 15% recycled content and a 70% natural latex outsole.

women’s size 5 – 12, ($120) @ patagonia.com

This another example of transforming a landfill-bound item (in this case an old Barry Manilow album or the like) into something useful. Vinylux specializes in stuff created out of old records.  I’d call this upcycling but that really depends on the recording artist involved.

measures around 7″ square with a 4.25″ hole

$22 @  elsewares.com

• Ethanol Makers Lose Money After Months of Gains – reuters
• The greening of America? Marijuana Grow House Found in Mall of Americas Miami – central florida news
• Our recent male politicians haven’t set the bar very high….Survey: Women Leaders Smarter, More Honest – livescience
• Did I hear a sneeze?  Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Season – yahoo! news
• That great scientific tool, Google Earth, is at it again…Cattle Shown to Align North-South – bbc
• With Madge, it’s all about Madge…Madonna Plugs Global Warming Activism on Monster Carbon Tour – ecorazzi
• 8 Smart Moves for Car Shoppers – msn money
• Watch where you step! Dogs Get Their Own Beach – reuters