Featuring several vintage objects of desire, today’s collection of sustainable fashion reflects both the practical and quirky — fun bits & pieces to perk-up your summer ensembles. In addition to looking sharp, it’s always chic to keep valuables in circulation and out of the waste stream…of course it’s doubly cool when our purchases help those in need.
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The design of this sculptural, bamboo wall clock mimics the radiating petals of a tropical flower. Created in renewable bamboo by California-based Schmitt Design and available at Design Public.
If you think it’s time to get your creative juices going, checkout these two great resources: guidetoonlineschools.com and online education — they’re not designed for ultrasound, technicians, paralegal or x-ray technical degree programs. The many creative programs that can be pursued through an online education are amazing – so get creative and find a fit in an online degree program.
UPDATE: It’s official – Congratulations to our lucky winners – Cyndy H and Marlo R! Thanks to everyone for participating – don’t forget you can purchase Mrs. Jones’ Soapbox products (check out her sample sizes) and receive 10% off through June 5 by using Coupon Code AltCon10. Original Post follows…
This exclusive Great Green Giveaway and offer is generously sponsored by Mrs. Jones’ Soapbox.
2 lucky winners will each receive one jar of handmade, eco-friendly laundry detergent; a bamboo measuring spoon AND their choice of one other product from the line that they’d most like to try: Clean, Shine, Sparkle, Soapy or Scrub. All cleaning products are made of people- and planet-friendly ingredients.
Each prize value, $28 plus free delivery to residents in the USA or Canada. You’ll receive detergent for 80 loads (160 for HE machines). Detergent is a unique mix of: coconut and citronella soap, borax, washing soda, baking soda, essential oil blend of lavender, tea tree & citrus oils.
Extra bonus — Mrs. Jones is offering altCon readers a special 10% off any purchase you make for the next month. Simply enter coupon code AltCon10 – offer expires June 5, 2011.
To enter this Giveaway & qualify simply:
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Save trees, stamps and time by sending ecards rather than printed material via snail mail. There are still moments when we need to take pen in hand but for many occasions, digital greetings are totally appropriate … and appreciated:)
Our roundup of 7 options begins with 2 sassy and classy faves:
(above) Sassy ecards with attitude @ someecards.com (more…)
(above) Make an on-trend eco fashion statement: Pre-loved neckties upcycled into one of a kinds … find this Recycled Tie Clutch fashioned from vintage ties @ California-based, BTC Elements; $68.
There are all sorts of moms with all sorts of preferences and tastes. You know best what your mom would like. However you decide to honor her on Mother’s Day, just be sincere, thoughtful … and kind to Mama Earth, too. Here’s our roundup of hip, eco-savvy ideas:
In the not too distant future we may be utilizing our bridges and highways as energy producers – at least that’s what visionary Italian designers Francesco Colarossi, Luisa Saracino and Giovanna Saracino foresee. They recently submitted their Solar Wind bridge design to the Italian Solar Park South design competition.
The competition asked designers to envision new ways to incorporate alternative energy and environmentally friendly solutions into the design of an elevated highway over a deep gorge between Bagnera and Scilla in Italy.
The Wind Solar hybrid design features 26 wind turbines mounted between the support pillars of the bridge’s structure and 20 km of solar roadway with embedded solar cells. The designers estimate that the solar and wind systems could provide enough electricity to power approximately 15,000 homes. (more…)
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