This net-zero, sustainable community was originally entered in a Re-Vision Dallas design competition by Standard Architects. It’s a cool, contemporary expression of communal, sustainable living, featuring: green, open spaces and envisioning both communal, and individual gardens, with indigenous local plants and food crops.

The Co-Op Canyon would occupy a full city block, housing up to 1,000 residents in a self-sustaining co-operative community of shared green spaces, gardens and renewable energy systems. Gardens would attract native birds and insects while providing productive green space in an urban setting. (more…)

UPDATE: It’s official – Congrats to our 3 Lucky Winners: Brenda A, Terri Q and Roechelle A. Thanks to everyone for participating. Check out our latest Great Green Giveaway for your chance to try great green goods for free…original post follows:

This Great Green Giveaway is sponsored by PEOPLETOWELS, so you can BYO organic towel when you’re on the go. 3 lucky winners will each choose their favorite 5-day supply pack. Each prize retail value, $29.99. Prize includes free delivery to anywhere in Canada or the USA.

Kiss those wasteful paper towels goodbye and say hello to these sustainable organic cotton towels printed with eco-friendly dyes – especially designed to be used while on the run. Perfect individual to-go towels (9 inch square) for you and your kids. Sweet – save our trees, water … more eco benefits.

To enter & qualify simply:

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For those compelled to make a fashion statement Poketo offers the “Tim” tote, named after Tim Chan, the publisher of Corduroy Magazine. This 100% Upcycled Suit Tote is made from a vintage wool suit with a multicolored corduroy shirt. The tote’s handles are made from reclaimed sofa leather. Each Tote can fit a laptop, iPad or other daily necessities. The bag is made in conjunction with a South Korean non-profit, with all profits donated to eco-awareness programs.

Poketo offers a variety of these one-of-a-kind suit totes made form 100% upcycled clothing for $250 each.