Next February, the Japanese will enjoy a new option from Honda—the sporty CR-Z hybrid coupe (shorthand for Compact Renaissance Zero) — expected to hit the states later next year. The coupe, which will use Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system coupled to a 1.3-liter engine, will garner roughly 140 horsepower, 200 lb-ft of torque and a satisfying fuel economy of 55 mpg. And less carbon emissions equate to icing on the cake.

Debuted at last year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the vehicle will undergo design and engineering in Europe and is expected to flaunt its first production model at the Tokyo auto show this autumn. Our fingers are crossed that this sporty ride maintains the sleek appeal of its original concept, including the totally streamlined interior that exudes pure George Jetson appeal.

For more on Honda or their zero-emission hydrogen powered FCX Clarity, the 2009 World Green Car, visit www.automobiles.honda.com.

UPDATE – July 28, 2009: It’s official — Congratulations to our 2 winners, Clarissa and Patti B.  Thanks so much to everyone for entering.  Feeling lucky?  Check out our latest, Great Green Giveaway… (original post follows…)

Here’s your chance to get intimately natural.

Thanks to the generosity of Bendon USA, 2 lucky winners will each receive Procession from Supermodel Elle Macpherson’s latest intimates collection, (photos above).  (more…)

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New York-based WEAR YOUR MUSIC creates eco-friendly jewelry that turns the used guitar strings of an eclectic range of famous musical artists into stylish bracelets that proclaim both your love of music, and your donation to charity.

The bangle-style bracelets are crafted from guitar strings donated by over 150 artists ranging from rock luminaries Eric Clapton and Pete Townsend to contemporary artists like My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie,  Jack Johnson, Carrie Underwood and Ani DiFranco.  I have my eye on the under-appreciated Steve Vai bracelet ($150).

The fine silver used on each bracelet is also 100% recycled, as is the DVD case each bracelet comes in. Each piece is sold with a certificate of authenticity.

A portion of each sale is donated to charities like Carlos Santana’s Milagro Foundation and The Grateful Dead-affiliated Rex Foundation.

The company also makes a line of guitar string fashion bracelets (no rock star heritage) that start at $7.00

The Spring Screen Lounge Chair was created by Brooklyn-based designer, Susan Woods, designer in chief of Aswoon/Susan Woods Studio.  The handmade chair was created by welding a recycled, bent spring screen to a steel frame.

photo: thomas ernsing