Fun and flirty eco undies, jewelry and clothing can be yours from web boutique, Enamore.

Bedrock Betty leopard-designed camisole and knickers debut in September but you can stealthily place your order now.  made of 95% bamboo and 5% spandex.  (set, £92) @ enamore.co.uk

Also new to the green scene are Catarina Vassalo’s collection of beautiful, ethically sourced baubles created from a collage of repurposed materials including vintage fabric beads crafted from the offcuts taken from Enamore’s own production studio. Bedrock Bracelet, £16 and Bedrock Necklace, £26 @ enamore.co.uk

Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat, I have not personally tested this paper-saving toilet seat that is designed to help spritz away dooty.  I realize that this device is certainly not for everyone.

The brand new Swash Ecoseat 250 is projected to save up to 75% of the toilet paper used in a normal potty-throne transactions.  The Swash is described as “a more comfortable, refreshing and hygienic bathroom experience.”  The seat is said to reduce resources wasted on toilet paper, like water, trees and paper, while making conservation an enjoyable habit.

The unit’s hydro-powered nozzles use no electricity, it has retractable front and rear, self-cleaning “cleansing wands”, a comfy seat with slow-close lid, an intelligent body sensor, push button controls and an anti-microbial finish.   Fits 98% of toilets and installs in minutes without a plumber.

Add some recycled TP to the mix and rechargeable batteries to the control panel and you may actually make reading the morning paper in your “library” a wee-bit greener.  Goes for around $400.

more info on the Swash Ecoseat 250 @ brondell.com

• It is a moral issue.  Christians See Climate Change as a Moral Issue – reuters
• Photo Shows Stars Born in Huge Cosmic Wombs – livescience
• Put those Oreos back on the shelf…Environmentalists Tackle Snack Food Makers Over Palm Oil Use – enn/oca
• If Greenland melts the seas will rise…At Top of Greenland New Worrisome Cracks in Ice – myway
• Will it bring prices down? A New Biopesticide for the Organic Food Boom – science daily
• I foresee a future of guys in trucker hats packing pink fishing rods. Record Fish Caught on Toy Rod – ananova

Unlike most solar security lights that appear to have been designed by a clerk at the hardware store who doesn’t get out much, this one has some style.

The Motion-Activated Wedge LED Light can detect motion up to 25 feet, activate up to 300 times a night when fully charged and is easily installed on any flat surface.  Just make sure it gets direct sunlight during the day. The one-piece design requires no wiring and features bright LED’s with silver reflector for great illumination.  Includes 3 rechargeable AA batteries.

on sale for $79.99 @ earthtechproducts.com

Park Vogel is a company that has evolved from designing just organic tees to creating an extensive line of eco-conscious fashion for the ladies.

Whether you lean toward classic or trendy, their new collection of sustainable goods are sure to become fall- through-winter favorites.
I’ve fallen for fall.

And for year-round, super comfy coverage, don’t miss the sale on summer organics.

I’m a lucky dog.  My owners, though not quite treehuggers, are pretty green and that carries over into my area of influence.  That being said, I thought I’d take this opportunity to revisit some eco-dog basics for any green newbee pet owners out there.  Getting green is imperative for both man and beast — here are a few of my top tips for the greener dog.

• A high point of any canine’s day is doing one’s ‘business’.  Disposal and distribution of one’s doggie-do is an important green issue.  Use biodegradable poop bags whenever possible and flush Fido’s waste down the toilet much as you do would own.  If you don’t have a green disposal container use newspaper or some other biodegradable material to scoop-up the ‘stuff’.  Typical plastic sandwich bags are an obvious no-no and don’t spread the untreated poo in your vegetable garden – bacteria is dangerous!  By all means clean up after yourself. A fragrant pile of poo is an embarrassing testament to both your disregard for yourself and the environment.
• Eat organic.  The recent problem with deadly dog food imported from China should alert everyone to the dangers of buying some of the big-box dog food.  Respect your pooch and spend a little extra on his chow.  Or whip-up dishes for you dog from locally grown stuff.  It may save you a pile of vet bills later.
• Get a hypo-allergenic pet bed.  Chemicals are everywhere and dogs can get allergies and skin rashes quicker than my buddy Jackson chases a squirrel.
• Use the least toxic flea and tick products.  Hanging a toxic flea collar around my neck is like a human spritzing themselves with Raid five or six times a day…more than the bugs may suffer the consequences.
• Do a ‘cradle to cradle‘ evaluation of each pet product you buy (this goes for cats, too) and don’t buy some plastic tiara for Fluffy today, just to throw it in the trash tomorrow.

Drop me a comment if you have any good green dog ideas of your own….

UPDATE August 28, (8:30pm, ET ) THIS GIVEAWAY HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE.

It’s Official — 3 WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY EMAIL:  Beth Shepherd, Michelle Mulrain, and Ali Gutierrez – Congratulations!

This week’s Great Green Giveaway is sponsored by hip upcycler, terracycle.net.  They keep waste from winding up in landfills, and make useful stuff out of it instead.  3 lucky people will each receive an eye-catching tote bag fashioned from recycled Capri Sun drink pouches.

You will love this bag — it’s a traffic stopper. Wherever I go, people stop me in the street to ogle my kitschy tote.

To Enter:  visit terracycle.net and review their amazing line of upcycled goods.  Return to this post and leave a comment telling us what stuff you personally, either like or dislike to recycle.  Then enter the following address in your address book:  m at AlternativeConsumer.com.

3 prizewinners are selected at random.  Each winner will be notified by email, around midnight, (EST), Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 –so start clicking — good luck!  And hey, grab our RSS to stay in touch.

If the wasteful piles of wrapping paper that accumulate during birthday parties, baby showers, and holidays make you feel guilty, then opt for recycled paper over the traditional type.

Green Field Paper offers 100-percent recycled giftwrap in designs that are totally original and oh-so chic. They’re even made with eco-friendly soy-based inks instead of conventional petroleum-based inks. Be sure to check out the new designs for the holidays — they’ll be here before you know it!

more @ www.greenfieldpaper.com

I really do like almost all the products I get samples of, but occasionally I get one that exceeds my expectations. This bag is one of them.

I’m not sure what I expected exactly, but from the image, I thought I would get a stiff, green shoulder/side bag that’s greatest quality would be that it is made from recycled plastic bottles (rPET).

As is often the case, a lot happens (at least in my world, no doubt for the rest of the world too) between the initial communications about a review and a sample being sent out and the actual receiving of the sample. That and the fact that my memory is a little shifty sometimes creates a really fun package opening celebration. My family will ask, “Mom, what is it?” And I honestly, usually don’t know, although if I look carefully at most labels, I can figure it out, but I restrain myself, because I love the mystery of not knowing as I marvel at some of the great and not-so-great green packaging people are coming up with these days. (more…)