Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Category Archives: upcycled
On Trend: Upcycled Biker Jackets
The leather biker jacket is a key wardrobe piece for spring and summer. Get the look, the ethical way, by choosing one made from upcycled leather. One of the definite key wardrobe pieces this spring and summer is the leather … Continue reading
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Skateboard Sculptures of Haroshi
Check out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method … Continue reading
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Skateboard Sculptures of Haroshi
Check out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method … Continue reading
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Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
Electropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in … Continue reading
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HOW TO: Make Your Own Upcycled Wooden Spool Headphone Keeper
Read the rest of HOW TO: Make Your Own Upcycled Wooden Spool Headphone Keeper Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: DIY, earbud keeper, earbud spool, earbuds, green design, headphone keeper, headphone spool, headphones, how-to, upcycled, upcycled creation, … Continue reading
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Top 10 Crazy Christmas Trees Made from Bottles, Bikes, Shopping Carts and More!
Read the rest of Top 10 Crazy Christmas Trees Made from Bottles, Bikes, Shopping Carts and More! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative, alternative christmas trees, alternative holiday trees, articfial, Christmas, crazy, crazy trees, decorations, Eco, … Continue reading
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DIY: How To Make a Beautiful Holiday Wreath in 5 Easy Steps
Read the rest of DIY: How To Make a Beautiful Holiday Wreath in 5 Easy Steps Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Christmas, crafts, diy christmas projects, diy easy projetcs, diy fabric wreaths, diy holiday projects, diy … Continue reading
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Beads For Change
Are you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in … Continue reading
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Beads For Change
Are you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in … Continue reading
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Digitas Decks Out Its Inspiring Chicago Office with Salvaged Factory Materials and Urban Graffiti
We remember a time when furnishings made from salvaged materials were considered too avant-garde for mainstream businesses, but international ad agency Digitas proves that era is all in the past with their funky new Chicago headquarters! The company commissioned Torchia … Continue reading
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