Archive for 'Alternative Teen'

The beginning of every school year starts with buying new school supplies.  As environmentally conscious students, we always opt for recycled paper, but when it comes to the rest of our school supplies, it’s nearly impossible to find sustainable alternatives.  But the landscape is changing — eco-capitalist company, TerraCycle, recognizing students’ need for eco-friendly [...]

The world is one big skatepark.  Shred on the eco friendly side of the street on this downhill slider from Comet.  ‘Biopop’ construction features 4 plys of maple with hardrock maple veneer from FSC harvested timber, e2e cross-linking soy resin (no petro-chemicals here), triaxial hemp fabric, sustainable bamboo core, hot pressed one deck at a [...]

One of our favorite monthlies, Body + Soul’s September issue appears more info-packed than usual. Personal standouts include Take the Long Way - a wealth of advice on how to be healthy from head to to, smart tips and recipes for dining at your desk, melting stress away and expressing gratitude.  Find Body + Soul [...]

Arizona Jean Company is offering cool combo deals on duds.

Guys can buy an organic shirt or tee and pair it with “recycled” shorts or jeans and get the combo for a reduced price. And girls get a similar deal, only difference is that the tops and bottoms are both from “recycled” material, no organic [...]

Outdoor enthusiasts have classically been some of the greatest protectors of the environment, and WaveTribe continues that tradition by uniting surfers with ocean conservation. Founder and rider Derek D ensures that their sustainable surf design uses hemp, recycled plastic, organic cotton, and other innovative materials to make board bags, leashes, and apparel for beach enthusiasts [...]

A growing disparity between what we consume and where our food comes from accounts for a nonchalant, convenience-oriented attitude toward food in the United States. A time-is-money attitude pushes us further to purchase cheaper and faster (pre-made) meals. After all, if most Americans are merely struggling to raise a family and keep their jobs, it’s [...]

This Christmas teens may wake up to find some green underneath the tree, and we’re not talking about money. The theme of “green Christmas” is prevalent this season with many child-to-teen aimed products from a laptop with a solar-powered charger to an eco-friendly bamboo skateboard.
We’ve compiled a lot of great ideas for the eco-minded on [...]

Why buy your t-shirts from a giant corporate monolith? Snag your casual wear from small designers with a fresh eye, like these from Brett + Crystal @ Vital Industries. In addition to t-shirts they make other neat stuff, too.
Oh…one little detail — these guys are out of the country until November 15th so [...]

Swiss Bikeboard has created a recreational board vehicle that can transform into year-round fun. The Bikeboard’s modular, interchangeable design allows those blessed with an unlimited supply of leisure time, coordination and a budget for toys to pursue and excel at:

land boarding: three wheeled powered skateboarding and street and off-road freeride models
snowboarding - with steering
water skiing [...]

If you know a kid or teen, tell them about Roots & Shoots, acclaimed humanitarian and environmentalist Jane Goodall’s program just for them. Youth can network and participate in projects that reach out to the community and help all living creatures.
The organization operates on the philosophy that knowledge, compassion, and action can change the [...]

Surfing is a great way to get exercise and literally immerse yourself in
what nature has to offer. On an average sunny San Diego day, hoards of surfers ride the waves at Black’s Beach, Wind and Sea, and Ocean Beach, along with a large assortment of other popular spots.
Although the sport is generally low-impact and popular [...]

An enlightening journey into the depths of the teenage mind
Hello again, everyone. As I was watching a TV interview with Paris Hilton recently, a thought came to mind. “Not every teen (mentally Paris is a teen) can be this stupid, right?” I immediately got to work to find out. Over the course of the next [...]