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Green Toothbrush - Radius Source with Replaceable Head 2007-02-05 03:52:00 Checkout this slick toothbrush. Replaceable head toothbrush with renewable resource handle - reduces environmental impact. Radial bristling - first toothbrush in the world to have it. Makes brushing easier and more effective. 3,080 Tynex nylon bristles - available in soft or medium. Reversible for right or left hand. Available from the manufacturer at RadiusToothbrush
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Global Eco Trade and Fashion Show opens in Vegas 2007-02-04 00:53:00 WhereVenetian Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Las Vegas
, Nevada, USAWhenThe ECO Show is February 12 - 15, Monday through Thursday and held in conjunction with the ASAP Global
Sourcing Show.WhyTo connect green and conventional buyers with eco and health suppliers and to explain to conventional retailers why to go green...in an extraordinarily fashionable way.Exhibitors:Cape Fear Apparel, Toggery by Kate D'arcy, Jonano, Julia's Designs, Naturepedic, Bgreen Apparel, Sense Organics, Ecobaby Organics, Silk City, Sharibe, Asha Imports, Friendly Cottons, Peoples Hemp, Eastern Warmth, Clothing of the American Mind.For more information on the Global Eco Show. Read more:Trade
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Don't Dump It - GIGOIT 2007-02-02 20:20:00 You've heard the saying "one person's trash is another person's treasure" Gigoit.org, a free online service designed to help people get rid of reusable items by putting them in the hands of people who want them. The end result: keeping usable items out of the landfills.This new service is called "Gigoit" (gÄ«'gÅ'Ä«t) - an acronym for "garbage in, garbage out" It is the brainchild of two St. Louis entrepreneurs who together envisionwhat could potentially become the largest donation center on the Internet. An interesting concept that we will be keeping our eyes on. Go donate somthing now!
ReadyMade - The Green Design Issue 2007-01-31 23:16:00 Readymade Magazine ups their green quota by focusing issue #27 on green design.Features:Giving BackHow an architect transformed his choppy single-story house into a modern model of energy efficiency.Glossary of TermsA housing inspector gives us the skinny on 14 green building phrases you need to know.GroundbreakersThree urban development projects that are changing the way we think about energy, roofs, and clean air.Lofty GoalsA writer ponders what life would be like in a new eco-luxe apartment, then checks out exactly what's on the market.It looks like a winner. Available on newsstands now. Read more:Green
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Patagonia Begins Recycling Competitors' Garments 2007-01-29 19:27:00 Patagonia, Inc., the outdoor gear and apparel company, announced today the expansion of the Common Threads Recycling
Program. This program, which initially asked customers to return worn out Capilene baselayers, also known as long underwear, to Patagonia, has expanded to include the collection of used Polartec-branded garments by Patagonia or any other company, and Patagonia cotton tee shirts. With this ground-breaking expansion, these worn-out items will feed Patagonia's own supply chain to make new clothing. With the expansion of this recycling program, Patagonia becomes the first global company in the world to recycle competitors' garments. See the full details at Patagonia.com. Read more:Patagonia
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Earthrace eco-adventurers aim it break boat record 2007-01-26 05:20:00 Earthrace is a boat, a crew, and a race to circumnavigate the globe while using only renewable fuels. This revolutionary wave-piercing trimaran has completed a promotional tour around New Zealand and across North America and now will attempt to set the UIM powerboat circumnavigation record starting March 6, 2007 from Barbados while using only Biodiesel.The $3 million Earthrace boat runs at a top speed of about 55 mph, but for efficiency travels at about half that speed. Earthrace's endeavor is to break the powerboat record for circumnavigation via the Panama and Suez canals. The record of 75 days was set by British boat Cable & Wireless, in 1998. Earthrace aims to complete the voyage in less than 65 days. Read more:Earthrace
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Lexus to launch eco-friendly broadband video channel 2007-01-24 20:24:00 Adweek reports Lexus
is gearing up to launch a broadbandvideo
channel targeting imminent and casual car buyers.The branded offering, due to go live this summer, will carry short-form series about art, architecture, fashion, technology and eco-friendly living—along with more predictable fare such as automotive tips.The online channel arrives as the Toyota-owned brand steps up production of hybrid cars and aims its "luxury eco-vehicle positioning" at early adopters—affluent 30- to 50-something men and women—who can help spread the word that green engineering no longer requires sacrifice, said Bolain. By late June, the company will have three hybrids on the market, including its flagship vehicle, the LS 600h L.
Dance Green - World's first "sustainable dance club" 2007-01-23 22:07:00 A special event in the Netherlands offered clubbers an environmentally-friendly night out - in part by having them power the place through their dancing.Learn More at Critical Mass. Read more:Green
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Profile: Alchemy Architects - weeHouse prefab system 2007-01-23 04:36:00 Alchemy Architects
856 Raymond Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114Mission:Alchemy Architects' mission is to make stimulating, engaging, and efficient design accessible and affordable for a wide audience.About :Our distinctive hands-on approach to architecture and design combines a playful design process, collaborative relationships with clients, and partnerships with builders and fabricators, to create a harmonious blend of site, building, and community.With sustainable practices as a mainstay of our daily work, Alchemy utilizes recycling and reuse along with building strategies that reduce waste. Our multidisciplinary team draws inspiration from art, literature, history, and leading creative thinkers to create alternative and atypical project solutions.Alchemy's innovation on the weeHouseprefab
system and "tightwad panache" renovations has gained recognition on an international scale. Read more:Alchemy
The Trybrids are coming! - Lotus To Create Trybrid Cars For Obvio! 2007-01-20 17:39:00 Lotus Engineering, a British automotive engineering consultancy, said Wednesday that it was chosen by Rio de Janeiro-based OEM Obvio! Automotoveiculos S.A., to create "trybrid" high-performance microsports cars. The deal could be worth a maximum of $137 million. The microsports cars, the 828 and the 012, will be the first products for Obvio!. The "trybrid" engines can be fueled by gasoline, bio-ethanol or natural gas, and other powertrain variants. Electrically-powered versions of each car are expected to follow soon after the trybrid versions. Production is expected to begin in Brazil in late 2008.Visit Obvio! for more info. Read more:Lotus
Are Pomegranates Really a Miracle Food? 2007-01-19 05:21:00 Thanks to POM Wonderful, the juice company that first began trumpeting the antioxidant power of pomegranates, you can't walk through the supermarket these days without tripping over some new product touting the health benefits of this supposed super-fruit…In a recent published study researchers had 50 men with prostate cancer drink eight ounces a day and found that their diseases seemed to progress more slowly.We sampled this tasty juice at my office today and results were positive. All thought this beverage made for a great mid-afternoon pick me up. Find some in your area.
Sundance Channel Launches THE GREEN Presented by Robert Redford 2007-01-18 05:18:00 Sundance Channel
's THE GREEN, a new weekly primetime destination focusing on environmental topics, launches April 17, 2007 at 9pm. With THE GREEN, Sundance Channel becomes the first television network in the United States to establish a major, regularly- scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment. Consisting of three hours of programming, THE GREEN will present original series and documentary premieres about the earth's ecology and concepts of "green" living that balance human needs with responsible care for the planet. THE GREEN reflects the current tipping point in public awareness about ecological issues and the trend towards environmentally sustainable approaches to modern living. The destination is designed to be both edifying and entertaining, with an emphasis on information, practical advice and community building. Presented by RobertRedford
, the destination is hosted by award- winning journalist Simran Sethi and community advocate and MacArthur F Read more:Sundance
Should Feds Extend Hybrid Tax Credit? 2007-01-18 04:59:00 Toyota wants an extension of a federal tax credit that has offered savings of up to $3,150 to buyers of hybrid cars, but other automakers aren't as enthusiastic, USA Today reported.Toyota's Prius received the biggest tax break of $3,150, but the world's biggest hybrid maker has reached the 60,000-hybrid-sales limit set by Congress in legislation that gave income tax breaks for hybrid cars."The cap should be raised for us to allow us to expand," Jim Press, president of Toyota Motor North America, said. "Demand for Prius declined when there was a step down in hybrid tax credits. We need to have a certain volume to get the mainstream in for economies of scale."So far, Toyota appears to be largely alone in seeking reauthorization of the subsidies, the story said.John Mendel, senior vice president of Honda's U.S. division, told USA Today: "I'm not sure it's a good deal." Hybrid
s "are a bridge technology to something else," he added.Nancy Gioia, director of sustainable mobility technol Read more:Extend
Terrazzo surface from recycled tubs, sinks and toilets. 2007-01-14 00:00:00 Thinking outside the box is something EnviroGLAS Products principal Tim Whaley does well. Nicknamed "Scrappy", the Texas entrepreneur was granted a U.S. patent in 2003 for developing the "method of making a terrazzo surface
from recycled glass.' The idea for combining the multi-colored crystals with epoxy resin to create recycled glass terrazzo came to him after he saw a news story in July 2002 about Plano, Texas's overabundance of crushed recycled glass.Two years and several awards later (including the Recycling Alliance of Texas's 2003 "Closing the Loop Program" award and the Texas Environmental Excellence Award for small business in 2005) Whaley is at it again. This time it was the City of Dallas who asked him if he could do anything with a bunch of old toilets
and commodes. The juices started flowing and soon EnviroMODEâ„¢ was born.This brand new terrazzo surface is made from recycled tubs, sinks and toilets. It's easy to maintain, durable, eco-friendly and beauti
America's Best Eco-Neighborhoods 2007-01-10 05:16:00 Here are the picks for the country's top urban neighborhoods that encourage the healthy, eco-conscious good life. These burgs boast community involvement; shopping, libraries and schools within a walkable area; public transportation; and locally owned businesses.Natural Home picks their top 10 neighborhoods. Read more:America
Easy Being Green 2007-01-08 01:44:00 10 simple tips for living greener in 2007Newsweek kicks of the new year with 10 simple tips for living a greener life.1. Feed the Bees Pesticides, pollution and habitat destruction are taking a toll on the birds and insects that pollinate about 80 percent of the world's food supply (or about one out of every three bites of food we eat), says Rose Getch of the National Gardening Association. To lend a helping hand, plant a pollinator garden. Yellow, blue and purple flowers will attract bees, while red and orange will attract hummingbirds. For more information, go to kidsgardening.com.For the full list, visit Newsweek. Read more:Green
Re-use your old computer 2007-01-03 01:01:00 Is your home Computer getting a little sluggish after a few years? Have it refurbished by the manufacturerNew York times articleWhen "Refurbished' Takes on an Earth-Friendly Vibe
Toyota Plans New , Bigger Hybrid Cars 2006-12-28 05:58:00 Toyota Motor Corp., the world's leader in hybrid cars, plans to introduce a new hybrid-only model in 2009.The model will be a midsize sedan with a 2.5- to 3-liter-engine, larger than that of the 1.5-liter Prius hatchback, Toyota's first hybrid, Japan's Asahi Shumbun reported Wednesday.The new model is intended to serve U.S. car buyers, who like hybrids and prefer bigger engines.Toyota is considering other hybrid-only models, such as a station wagon and a minivan, to spur sales of hybrid vehicles, the newspaper said.The automaker is developing a new hybrid system that will be smaller and lower-priced than the current system. It will be installed on the Prius and the new hybrid midsize sedan as early as 2008.The Prius, introduced in 1997 as the world's first hybrid-only model, is to be fully redesigned when it incorporates the new hybrid system, the newspaper said. Read more:Hybrid
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Organic clothing not just for hippies anymore 2007-02-10 03:25:00 High fashion is going granola. But not the grunge of hippie yoga wear and grainy hemp T-shirts typically associated with organic clothes.Think soft soy dresses, cropped organic terry jackets and slim fit organic denim jeans to pair with stilettos, not flip flops. Organic
cotton, which makes up 95 percent of organic fabrics, is the driving force behind the trend. Global organic cotton sales increased 119 percent, from $245 million to $583 million between 2001 and 2005. Sales are expected to reach more than $2 billion by the end of 2008, according to the Organic Exchange, a nonprofit trade association that works to expand the use of organically grown cotton. More on organic clothing growth.
Ride to work on the Townie Bike by Elektra 2007-02-14 04:14:00 Great looking bike that will surely make for a great ride to work when it gets warmer. I live in Wisconsin! I have a few months for research. Electra Bikes. Read more:Elektra
Profile: Sustain Design Studio - MiniHome 2007-02-17 04:00:00 sustain design studio 728 Logan Avenue | Toronto | M4K-3C6 1-888-301-MINI (6464)The Sustain MiniHome is an elegant and modern yet autonomous, off-the-grid living unit with all of the comforts of home and more, built from green and sustainable materials. The MiniHome is different from other green and modern prefabs- it comes on wheels and can be parked anywhere, on private land or in recreational RV parks. It comes fully furnished, with appliances, kitchen and storage built in, and a cozy loft above. Many modern prefabs are built in the factory but need traditional foundations and service connections to sewer, water and power; the MiniHome needs nothing.Heating, water, waste and power are all dealt with internally and no foundations are needed- talk about treading lightly on the landscape! And being small, it uses fewer resources in its manufacture and in its operation-talk about living with less. For more information visit www.sustain.ca Read more:Studio
3 wheel Hybrid VentureOne - 100 mpg at 100 mph 2007-02-19 05:38:00 Venture Vehicles, Inc. is an innovative, environmentally-friendly personal transportation company based in Los Angeles, California.Together with a complement of world-class design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing partners, Venture Vehicles is developing the first in a line of ground-breaking, ultra high mileage, expressive transportation vehicles whose time has clearly come.The Company's first vehicle is a revolutionary, two-passenger, three-wheel
ed, tilting (articulating) vehicle, powered by a highly fuel efficient hybrid propulsion system that will deliver over 100 mpg, at over 100 mph, and a 0 to 60 acceleration of under 6 seconds.Yet, it is designed and engineered to be priced affordably — at under $20,000 MSRP. Read more:Hybrid
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Oscar goes green with Dicaprio 2007-02-26 06:35:00 No gas-guzzling stretch limo for Leonardo DiCaprio.The environmental activist rolled up to Oscar
's red-carpet frenzy Sunday in an eco-friendly — and very trendy — hybrid car, the Toyota Prius. The "plug-in hybrid" can travel more than 100 miles on a gallon of fuel, according to the environmental group Global Green.Other stars taking part in Global Green's fifth annual "Red Carpet-Green Cars" campaign included Penelope Cruz, Forest Whitaker, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Gosling and former vice president-turned filmmaker Al Gore and his wife, Tipper.
Organic Green Wallpaper from ModGreenPod 2007-03-08 18:03:00 Mod Green
Pod sprouted from a simple quest. Co-founders and sisters-in-law Nancy Mims and Lisa Mims loved swank design and sustainable goods, but they couldn’t find anything that combined the two. Refusing to choose one over the other, they started their own company. Both veterans of the fashion industry, Nancy helms Mod Green Pod’s design, and Lisa handles the business. With offices in Austin and Boston, they create products that won’t harm the planet, its manufacturers, or users, all without sacrificing style.Browse their great patterns at ModGreenPod.com Read more:Organic
MDI Air Car - Technology Uses Air-compressed Engine 2007-03-13 00:33:00 One of the many challenges of today's society is maintaining our lifestyle with minimal repercussions to the environment. This is why Guy Nègre has invented a "zero pollution" car which involves no combustion.The MDI car can reach a speed of 68 mph and has a road coverage of roughly 124 miles -some 8 hours of travel- which is more than double the road coverage of an electric car. When recharging the tank, the car needs to be connected to the mains (220V) for 3 to 4 hours or attached to an air pump in a petrol station for only 2 minutes.Economy and the ecological benefits are the main advantages for the client since the car´s maintenance cost is 10 times less than that of a petrol-run car, costing 1 pound for the car to travel for up to 8 hours or to cover 124 miles in an Urban area.Learn More about this technology from MDI at Theaircar.com. Read more:Technology
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Saturn Aura Green Line Cheapest Hybrid in the U.S. 2007-03-20 04:08:00 General Motors Corp. said on Monday its Saturn
Aura Green
Line hybrid will qualify for a $1,300 tax credit, making it the cheapest hybrid in the U.S. market. The Aura, which will be the first passenger sedan hybrid from a U.S. automaker and will compete with Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius, started shipping to dealers last week and will go on sale this month. Read more:Hybrid
Bamboo Bikes - Make a Green Thing Better 2007-03-29 04:24:00 A few resources for bamboo bikes. We are talking high-end sports bikes. They look great and are built tough.Calfee DesignBamboo
Bike Features: * Amazing Vibration Damping - Even better than Carbon fiber! * High performance frame. Weighs about 4 pounds but has good stiffness. * Crash tolerant. Bamboo is a lot of tougher than most people realize. * 10 year warranty * Looks cool! A work of art!Some photos and notes of a bamboo frame build out from Brano Meres Enginering. Read more:Green
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Gore Group Reveals USA Live Earth Concerts - 2007-04-11 22:00:00 Billed as "Live Earth
," concerts will be held July 7 in venues around the world, including Giants Stadium, aimed at raising climate-change consciousness.The lineup for the mega-concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., includes the Police, Bon Jovi and Ludacris, American Idol champ Kelly Clarkson, the Smashing Pumpkins, Kanye West and Akon, AFI, Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews Band, Fall Out Boys, John Mayer, KT Tunstall, Melissa Etheridge and Roger Waters.“We hope the energy created by Live Earth
will jump start a massive public education effort,” Live Earth Co-Chair Vice President Al Gore said. “Live Earth will help us reach a tipping point that’s needed to move corporations and governments to take decisive action to solve the climate crisis.” Read more:Group
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