Here’s a cute, soft, organic cotton chapeau for that little ‘peanut’ of yours. Sized to fit the noggin of a 6-9 month old. Handmade by Adrienne Kinsella and sold at her Etsy shop for $19.50

We received a few samples of complimentary Indie Tea products for the purposes of this Tried and True Green Products Review…The free samples included an unusual item, a tea-based bath soak. Put to the test, here’s the verdict: whether you sip or soak, everything is aromatic and comforting – you drink in natural goodness…

Having sampled some of their hand-made teas previously, (December, 2010) I was no stranger to the Indie Tea scene. Each tea is a unique blend of certified organic ingredients – packed with tasty exotic flavors … now you may slip to far away places with each sip … or soak. (more…)

When convicted ponzie schemer Bernie Madoff went to jail, he lost his shirt, a lot of other people’s money… and, it turns out, his pants. John Vaccaro, founder of FrederickJames.com, saw the value of the discarded duds and snagged the pants, as well as some other items previously donned by Madoff, at auction. A selection of the famous threads were then upcycled into (somewhat mundane looking) iPad covers – as seen above. (more…)

• Irene is Season’s First Hurricane – wpbf.com
• Strange bedfellows, or logical partners? Ford, Toyota to Team-Up on Hybrid Trucks – msnbc
• It’s what consumer want…German Rail to Run on Sun and Wind to Keep Consumers Happy – reuters
• Is anyone buying this? Shell Says Safety is its ‘Foremost Priority’ in Reaction to North Sea Oil Leak – bbc
• ‘I come from a land down under’…Oldest Fossils on Earth Discovered – sciencedaily
• Thinning Ice Has Big Impact on Life in Greenland – msnbc

With the economy still struggling, we thought we’d revisit our roundup of a few places where conscious consumers can shop their sustainable values while finding a good green deal. Put your money where your heart is…

Good apps for green living:

• Keep your eye on EkoMap – available from iTunes, it’s a comprehensive guide to green living which plans to expand and offer the world’s largest Eco Discount Card.
• GoodGuide – provides a wealth of info about the health, social and environmental impact for all sorts of products – type in the product name or take a photo of the barcode with your phone’s camera to access the vitals, and hopefully, special offers.
• EcoMall – a little app from Apple for conscious consumers.

Featuring Green-only Deals of the Day

• Pure Citizen
• Blissmo

Deals of the Day and Deals of the Week

• neerg.com
  
• Green America’s GreenDeal.org

On-going Green Deals and Coupons:

• White Apricot – fashion & beauty
• GreenHome.com – special offers via their weekly newsletter
• Pristine Planet – eco-friendly comparison shopping
• Gaiam – an eco emporium, sign up for their newsletter & receive special savings
• Canadian-based, EthicalDeal.com offers coupons and features planet-friendly and Fair Trade products so you can tap into both daily or longer-term deals. (more…)

Our never-ending search for art that features reclaimed or recycled materials continues. Artist Sayaka Kajita Ganz creates her striking sculptures from reclaimed scrap metal, plastic and an eclectic assortment of junk, debris and refuse. She specializes in mammals, reptiles and birds.

Today’s curated collection of eco chic, sustainable style from round the ‘sphere is inspired by bits and pieces of both old and new. Keep your values close to your heart and make every purchase count, support wallet-worthy designs and causes every time you shop.

(above L to R) With a nod to classic style, make the rounds in British Designer, Annie Greenabelle’s sweetest organic cotton frocks $89.99 & $99.99 @ modcloth.com (more…)

Malafor, two designers from Poland who debuted the eco-friendly Blow Sofa last year, expanded their line by introducing the Blow Armchair . Sure to get the conversation started, and easy to transport – simply deflate the paper pillow and undo the frame.

Can’t vouch for the comfort factor, but it gets high marks for novelty. (more…)

• World’s Wind Turbine Market Keeps Trucking…Mostly – yahoo! news
• How ice moves across the South Pole…Map Tracks Antarctica on the Move – bbc
• This info is for Texas Gov. Perry…Why Carbon Monoxide is a Greenhouse Gas – scientific american
• Asian Carp Invasion Spurs Call to ‘Re-Reverse’ Chicago River – yahoo! news
• A fungus among us…Orange Goo at Alaskan Village Found to be Fungal Spores, Not Eggs – npr