Still got some 70′s “Smokey and the Bandit” tendencies that you can’t shake? Well if the newly-evolved-you needs to balance your outer macho with your inner concern for both the environment, and fuel economy, the 2011 Mustang V-6 may just be your car.
This Mustang V-6 is the first production car to pump out over 300-hp while achieving over 30 mpg on the highway. The Mustang’s official EPA ratings – completed just this week – certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve a very eco-friendly, non-muscle car-like, 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. (more…)
Get your green on in more ways than one — invest in a classic yet fresh, little black eco dress. Made from planet-friendly fabrics – certified organic cotton, bamboo, Tencel, hemp or recycled plastic bottles – going green never looked so sexy.
(above: L to R) Nixxi, (S/S 2010 – shop online); Jute and Jackfruit, ($98) Nimli, ($84)
(above: L to R) C.Marchuska Don’t worry, I’m not color-blind — all of these hot items are available in noir as well as bright spring colors.
(above: L to R) Extra perk – LBDs that are a cinch to pack – Vienna dress by Deux FM, available @ Nimli, ($42); Merino Wool 2 dress from Patagonia ($99); and by SUST in Cali, the Disco Dress made from hemp, available @ BTC Elements, ($98)
Before investing in a piece of clothing, do you think about how often you’ll wear the item — as well what it’s made of?
Related: previously on altCon - how to recycle clothes
Perhaps we’re finally seeing portable, personal solar chargers become practical, mainstream tools and not just geek friendly novelties.
Enter the JOOS Orange – said to produce up to 20 times the power of other personal solar chargers on the market. With an optional reflector kit, even more — up to 30 times more. The 
Orange can charge under cloudy skies, in shade, or even light rain. The charger is shock-proof, crush-resistant, waterproof and protected by a clear urethane coating that won’t yellow over time. The 5,400mAh replaceable battery pack holds enough energy to charge most smart phones at least 4 times over on one charge. If you need to monitor the charger’s performance the JOOS Orange connects to an application on your computer that provides you all you need to know about the power you’re generating.
The JOOS Orange is designed to charge personal electronic devices such as cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, GPS devices, and portable game devices (no, not laptops). The internal battery pack also can be charged via USB.
Empty battery? Just one minute of sun-time generates enough energy to get your cell phone up and running again, while simultaneously charging your device. A fully charged Orange can charge 4 empty iPhones, 6 regular cell phones, or 3 portable game players.
Designed and marketed by California-based, Solar Components, the charger will be available sometime in June for under $100. source: wired gadget lab and solarjoos.com
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