We thought it appropriate to ‘revisit’ the concept of the eco poser.
You know these people. Like me, you may also fit the description in those moments of weakness when convenience trumps sustainability (please step away from that 24-pack of Poland Spring). We must all strive to do ‘bettah.’ Eco posers:
- think the Sierra Club is a Rehab Center and Spa, out west
- wear a “Save the Planet” t-shirt, designed by Bono, under their Mark Jacobs lambskin jacket
- Louis Vuitton reusable bags cost more than most major appliances
- are celebrities who make sure to get photographed riding a bike around Hollywood but fly everywhere in a private jet
- fervently support alternative energy, but don’t want an ugly wind turbine obscuring their view of the neighboring townhouse development
- would love to give up their SUV, but can’t – because they’re short and they like to be “above the traffic”
- monthly energy consumption bronzing at the tanning salon exceeds the annual electric consumption of 3 African nations
- write for an eco blog, but leave their laptop on day and night, hate the light from those CFLs and still haven’t fixed that drip in the shower…
Related: 13 ways to spot an eco poser (2.1.08)
This week’s quick wrap-up of eco chic happenings brought to you by a select few, hopelessly green gal pals.
- Green Cotton reviews New York Fashion Week 2009: Recession-Chic.
- The Green Girls are in love with the ethical, sustainable, GORGEOUS fashion from Mountains of the Moon.
- Fashion, Evolved introduces you to Ely Organics, and makes a couple recommendations.
- And in case you missed it – get on the cutting edge of eco style for FREE – win a stylish, solar powered watch.
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Aspiring green inventor, Knut Karlson, has come up with an innovative design to recharge batteries and reduce the toxic waste associated with battery disposal.
He created his DIY prototype, the SunCat solar rechargeable battery, by affixing flexible solar cells to existing NIMH rechargeable batteries. Though still a prototype, I suggest he contact his local patent office forthwith … via: crave/cnet
a green stimulus package for your eyes, ears and mind – good green stuff from around the blogosphere
- Receiving the Audience’s Documentary Award from last month’s Sundance Film Fest, Josh Tickell’s Fields of Fuel. We caught a screening at last year’s Go Green Expo in NYC. Link to the film’s Screening Calendar and Sundance.
- A breath of fresh air — The Coen Brothers direct a spot on how ridiculous the idea of “clean coal” really is, on behalf of thisisreality.org. (more…)
Maku Furnishings makes handsomely designed, indoor/outdoor, patio and deck furniture that is a great expression of the casual ‘beachy’, lifestyle of its surfing founders.
The furniture’s raw material is reclaimed, plantation grown Indonesian teak. Maku donates 1% of sales to 1% For the Planet which supports environmental organizations worldwide.
Great looking eco friendly furniture…now how does it get to the USA?
available @ 2modern
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