Now this is a cool way to distribute your latest album – the old cassette tape reborn as a new music player.

The band dadahack has created this personal music player (you can plug your headphones to the device) to distribute their TAP3 release.  The gadget plays in ordinary compact cassette players, and can be connected to your computer and loaded with more songs via mini-USB, which also charges the device’s lithium-ion battery.  Each audio device is numbered and constructed to order.

Each TAP3 cassette is hand-finished with a yellow stripe and features an inkjet printed sleeve, scored and hand cut.  The outer case is made from 100% recycled polypropylene in Scarborough, U.K..

Oh…the music is a tasty hybrid of danceable, retro-electronica infused with a smidge of Kraftwerk.  Lots of synth swirls and movements.

buy it for ₤25 @ dadahack.com (via: yanko design)

We’re jumping for joy:)

Eberjey, designer of fashion-forward lingerie, has an exclusive offer for Alternative Consumers — enter code GREEN20 and receive a fabulous 20 percent discount site-wide through June 1, 2010.

(above, L) Be sure to check out their eco line of intimates, made of 100 percent organic cotton and bamboo blends…(above, R) is the Eco Dream Robe – (eberjey means joy).

STAY TUNED…our next Great Green Giveaway will be announced soon!

(above) Balloon Earrings made from recycled sterling silver & vintage beads, finely crafted in San Francisco, ($56) @ BTC Elements.

(above) Lounge in eco comfort — 100 Percent organic cotton jersey knit pj’s ($39) and robe ($49), available in different colors; now @ gaiam

(above) LOOP’s soft and luxurious organic cotton turkish towels ($10-34) in soothing colors from The Ultimate Green Store; (free shipping with orders over $75)…or just give a gift card.

(above) Send a beautifully animated e-card with your own personalized sentiments, via JacquieLawson.com (1 year membership, $12; 2-year @ $18 – for easily emailing unlimited cards, year-round.)

Or just fix mom her favorite homemade meal; create a simple, comfy setting and enjoy one other’s company… instant happy mother and daughter/son!

Here’s a great way for salons, dog groomers and people who obsessively cut, and/or, collect hair to contribute to fighting oil spills.

Human hair and animal fur do a great job of absorbing oil while allowing water to pass through, making them a great lining for the booms and mats used to contain oil spills.  The folks at Matter of Trust can help you get your hair where it’s needed most right now.

Ask your hair salon or dog groomer to get involved. It’s also a great opportunity for teachers to get their students involved in both current events and helping the eco system.  Matter of Trust will get you started with all the info you need.

You can also donate cash to Matter of Trust directly, to help fund their educational and planet-friendly programs.

Take one recycled steel auto part, solder on a little eye-hook, add 4 magnetic interchangeable lids – are you thinking Mother’s Day?

Just add your favorite little picture inside.  The locket comes in a cute little tin, perfect for both gift giving, and storage.

$18 @ polarity’s etsy shop

Buying power.  It’s the most critical tool in the alternative consumer’s arsenal.  And as more shoppers consider the brands their dollars support, more businesses are taking the time to rethink the practices and processes that have long shaped success.

For those businesses, and the consumers that rely on their positive impact, is a new book written by Seventh Generation co-founder Jeffrey Hollender. (more…)