Reclaimed wood saves living trees, keeps stuff out of the landfill and can often make something more beautiful and expressive than its original incarnation.

The wood used in this rustic Koper table is from reclaimed Douglas Fir wood beams collected from torn down buildings in Los Angeles. This ruggedly modern table has an optional top, and the missing bars give it a more open dimensionality. It utilizes the skeleton of old buildings in a new form.

Green tid-bit: to reduce waste they don’t create this table until you order it.

The 16″ long x 16″ wide x 16″ high cube has an all-natural linseed oil finish @ viesso.com

This is a guest post written on behalf of Netcars.co.uk – a used car search engine specializing in popular car brands including used Volkswagen, Ford, BMW, Mini, Audi and more.

With electric and hybrid vehicles taking more sales off the combustion engine every day, Volkswagen has finally decided to join the party with the Golf Blue-e-motion. While the name may be slightly suspect, the technology certainly won’t be. VW knows it has to contend with established electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, and that is why the Bavarian brand is taking its time to make sure the Golf Blue-e-motion is ahead of the competition.

The plan is to bring an electric vehicle to the market in 2014 and while that may seem a while off yet, VW has announced (more…)

Who are today’s green power players? It’s that time of year – The Observer just launched their Ethical Awards for 2011. You can nominate and vote for your eco superhero; the deadline for entries and votes is Friday, March 11, 2011.

Dubbed the green oscars, participate by simply visiting The Guardian online.

Lucy Siegle, The Observer’s ethical living correspondent and chair of the ethical awards, said: “The list won’t be to everyone’s taste ideologically or politically, but these are the names influencing the way we think, adapt and respond to ecological and social justice issues.”

Gordon Roddick, co-founder of The Body Shop and past Observer Ethical awards winner, said: “This list highlights the dedication and innovation of the global figures that are making the world a better place. It inspires people to think about their own ethical campaigners and who they will vote for in The Observer Ethical awards 2011…”

Among this year’s list of nominees in the field of environmental science and sustainable living are:

• Brad Pitt alongside sustainable builder and author, William McDonough
• David Takayoshi Suzuki, science broadcaster and author (most recently The Legacy)
• Prince Charles
• Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York
• Carole Saint-Laurent, senior advisor, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (more…)

Cuz it’s the little things that make you who your are…These nifty little pieces of skateboard culture jewelry are the design of Dan and Nina K of the skateboard jewelry making outfit, All Deckd Out. Each handmade, unique tag is created from a reclaimed skateboard.

For a little extra change you can even have your tag laser engraved with your name or message -  finished with a non-toxic glaze or left natural. All that and they’re only $10 @ all deckd out’s cargoh store.

Note: Just discovered cargoh.com when they followed us on Twitter (see social networking can work). Cargoh is a curated marketplace for DIY designers – think “a cooler Etsy.”  The site is currently in beta, but open for business.

Just like it sounds – be present is a yogawear line (which is intended to look stylish both in and out of the studio). With pants, tops and skirts currently on sale – prices reduced almost 50% – catch this online action @ ideeli within the next few hours or you’ll be plum out of luck.

Most be present wear (like the top and pants above) is made of eco friendly materials; take note before you buy. Pacific Tree Tee is comprised of 95% Tencel with wicking abilities and 5% Spandex for stretchability. Chocolate Intention Pant is a blend of 95% bamboo-made rayon and 5% Lycra. Both items are made in the USA. (Ideeli is a member-site, and sign-up takes less than a minute.)