Shouldn’t your footwear say something about you?  These green Satire sneakers – The Ryde – from Simple Shoes feature certified organic cotton uppers and lining, an orthotic recycled tire pedbed; and they ship in recycled post-consumer packaging.  All this for $60 @ simpleshoes.com

• The term ‘alternative energy’ was code for taking speed during finals.
• You recall when ‘greenhouse gas emissions’ were just a by-product of someone eating a bad burrito.
• You remember when ‘bio-fuel’ was something your neighbor Barry called his stanky homegrown weed.
• Recycle, reuse have been important to you for quite some time, as evidenced by the vintage Jordache jeans and Bananarama t-shirt you pulled out of your dresser drawer for last week’s Allman Brothers concert.
• You remember when ‘going solar’ meant George Hamilton lounging by the pool in his Speedo working on his tan.
• ‘Sustainability’ was primarily a term used to describe a man’s sexual prowess, or lack thereof.

more eco humor

Algae may ultimately provide a cheap source of bio-fuel – one that unlike corn, soy or sugarcane – doesn’t present a “food vs. fuel” conflict, but potentially, a “food and fuel” opportunity.  Algae holds great potential as a cheap fuel source as there’s no need for vast acres of farmland, fertilizers and the energy-intensive refining processes required by other bio-fuel crops, particularly corn ethanol.

At a recent demo of their harvesting process, Ohio-based, AlgaeVenture Systems, announced a technological breakthrough that significantly reduces the cost of removing water from algae. (more…)

A Tried and True, Green Product Review

There’s nothing worse than being unprepared at that time of the month.  To the rescue is TOM Kit’s emergency girl pack – smart, practical and perfect for a green teen on the go.

The naturally harvested jute cosmetic case is filled with life’s little eco necessities to help handle those uncomfortable moments.  Biodegradable pads, panty liners and cotton undies; disposable recyclable sacks, and flushable feminine wipes (made with aloe and vitamin E), all provide peace of mind.  Extra comfort is derived from a refreshing hand sanitizer and natural chocolate lip balm.  A cycle chart is also included, to help track those monthly visits and keep emergencies to a minimum.

The emergency girl pack comes in either polka dot or stripe, ($20); and refills are available ($12).  TOM Kit’s got you covered in eco style and grace. We give them a bright green thumbs up.
find @ tomkit.net.