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Take The Magic Wheel to the Office

We are in an age where being eco-friendly also includes that of looking for conservative yet healthy ways to get to the office. Apparently, there have been wild ideas outside the usual public transportation that is being groomed today and while crazy as it may seem, here is a modern yet logical way of going [...] More

Cajun Shine All Kit for your Car

Conserving water is essential these days and while we want to maintain tidy cars, it remains that waterless ways of having a clean car has been in the limelight. Last August, I had already posted a waterless way to clean your car but now rather than going to the people for waterless car cleaning service, [...] More

Black Bears Might Be Spared This Year In England

The Royal guards in London, England are considering alternative fabric for their guardsmen hats than black bear. As reported on green celebrity blog Ecorazzi last week, a letter by a well known British comedian was sent to the Prime Minister, urging to consider an alternative to black bear fur. It currently takes one black bear for every [...] More

Recycled Chopsticks Basket From Brian Parks

Are you looking for a new conversation piece for your dining table? How about this fabulous recycled chopsticks basket. Made entirely from recycled chopsticks found in restaurants, this basket is practical and a beauty. The chopsticks are sanitized and pressure washed, so these are sanitary and safe to use. The basket is the creation of American Brian [...] More

Hand Me Downs, Popular Recycling Method With Parents

“There is no stigma any more of wearing hand-me-downs or shopping at Salvation Army or Goodwill”. This is what Kathryn Finney, otherwise known as The Budget Fashionista said on the topic of recycling clother, from older kids to younger ones. It is becoming more popular for parents to hand down the jacket (teen) Greg wore last year, [...] More

At Last a Green Beer

The regulars at The Buck in Ashton on Mersey, which is near Manchester, UK, are getting into the green habit by ordering beer that is recognised as being eco friendly. They have become one of the first pubs in the country to sell green beer over the counter on tap. This beer, which has been [...] More

Eco Friendly Removals

Moving home can be a traumatic experience, so it is no wonder that sometimes the green image of your chosen removal company can go without a thought. Living Green is aiming to change that. In keeping with Livingreen’s general philosophy, we are committed to providing moving/delivery services that are as environmentally low-impact as possible using: All recyclable [...] More

British Gas Fund Kids TV

In order to boost its eco friendly image, power provider British Gas is to fund a new children’s television programme imaginatively named “Green Up Your Life” which is going to be a series of ten five minute long shows. Children will be given a challenge, which is directly related to the environment, these may include recycling, [...] More

Meet the King of Cardboards, Giles Miller

You can do a lot of design ideas using one sustainable material if you really become glued to it. Apparently that is how Giles Miller started it all and he is now being christened the King of Cardboards for his different concepts as far as fashion and design is concerned. For his efforts, he has [...] More

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September 4, 2008

Set Up Tents with Bamboo Poles

For the people who love to rough it, tents are bound to be the ones that people will be looking for and while a lot of them are in the market, perhaps checking out the materials of the parts that comprise them would be a green duty we can all apply. Bamboo made tent poles can be durable and ideal for people who want to add towards the eco-friendly efforts and NEMO equipment of Nashua is planning to unveil thin bamboo tents for a pair of lightwei , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Would you buy an Eco-friendly 24 Karat Gold Bike for £9,500?

At the rate people are saving up today, this 24 Karat Gold bike is sure to be of no interest to most people these days. But the fact remains that there is an eco-friendly tag attached to it, making it marketable and perhaps attractive in the eyes of millionaires and personalities that may just buy it for their personal collection and of course bragging rights. But how can an expensive gold bike become eco-friendly? Well mostly on the parts as t , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Old Skateboards into Stairs

An idea such as this could only have been thought up by somebody who runs a skateboarding school and who can blame them. However, you cannot deny that these stairs have some serious style to add the decor of the building. Made from recycled skateboards which have been sanded down to remove the varnish and paint, the stairs look at first be a standard set of stairs, it is only as you look closer the shape gives away the true nature of each steps , , , , , , , , ... More

Cat Basket Made from Banana Leaves

People who have cats like to make sure that they have somewhere safe and cosy to sleep, sometimes this could mean buying something that has been made from plastic. But now there are more eco friendly ideas for the cat to have a nap in. This cat basket has been made from banana leaves, which have been woven into a basket that comes in two parts, the base and the actual basket itself. There is no doubt that any cat would love to sleep in there, wh , , , , , , , , , , ... More

PS2 Ideal for Recycling

The PS2 by Sony is probably still going strong in some households, but there are those that are good for nothing or so we thought. Recycling has become the in thing when it comes to designing, and the eco friendly chair by Pli Design is just that as it has been made from old PS2’s. Source [Digital Journal]     .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 3, 2008

Laptops Now Sold Via Eco-friendly Bags

Don’t be surprised if the next time you buy a laptop that it may come in an eco-friendly messenger bag and not the usual cardboard boxes we have been used to. Companies such as Hewlett Packard are now doing this practice of using eco-friendly packaging in selling their laptops, contributing towards green awareness as far as reducing their cardboard needs and offering better eco-friendly bags. With this new way of packaging, do not be surprise , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Michellin Provides More Miles with Latitude Tour Tires

Burning rubber is something that is being hit these days especially when it comes to the rubber used in producing tires. In the process, such an issue is typified at the quality and how long tires last. Michellin Tires for its part has started producing Latitude Tour Tires to provide a longer lasting use as well as making sure that fuel efficiency is solicited from smoother driving. “Designing a tire to match the unique characteristics , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Green Homes In New Orleans, Survive Gustav

Ecorazzi reports that the Brad Pitt green homes, part of the MakeItRight NOLA, project have survived Gustav. Brad Pitt created the Make It Right NOLA foundation after Katrina hit 3 years ago, and the goal is to create 150 eco friendly homes in New Orleans for displaced families. So far one is about ready for a family to move in, while the others are under construction. 84 out of the 150 homes are under sponsorship, and the project is moving alo , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

100% Natural Cotton and Organic Cotton Tote Bags

By purchasing one of these bags could have a lasting effect on the planet, as it will save using those plastic store carry bags, which as we now know can take hundreds of years to break down. Features: 17” tall X 16” wide X 4” bottom gusset Double enforced 2” wide straps 5” X 5” pocket inside of the bag Hand wash cold water, hang to dry Allow for 10% shrinkage due to the natural, untreated form of the fabric H , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

The Panda Bamboo Stand

Used for exhibitions, this banner stand says it all. Made from ninety per cent bamboo, which happens to be one of the most sustainable resources around. Features: Sturdy and practical Fabricated from 90% renewable resources Precision-engineered retraction system Easy to set up and break down Clean and streamlined design that maximizes visual impact Includes: Bamboo Housing Bamboo support Bamboo top rail with double-sided tape Padded cotton c , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Eco Lotus reaches 135 Kmph

The UK based sports car maker has always been at the forefront of technology, but this eco friendly concept car is really something else, reaching speeds of up to 135 Kmph as it skimmed across the icy plains of Antarctica. The machine was running on E85 bio ethanol fuel, which when used in conventional powered cars could reduce emissions by around seventy per cent. Source [Domain B]       .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery- , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 2, 2008

FabiKins Eco-Friendly Napkins

Having a party? Perhaps you may even want some napkins available when you dine? Normally, you would see the usual disposable paper napkins but at the rate that trees are disappearing and paper waste growing, the initiative has to come from people who care very for the planet. Apparently, you can book another eco-friendly alternative thanks to FabiKins. FabiKins offers bamboo-based eco-friendly napkins that are sure to help preach the environmen , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Solar Powered Trash Can Compactor

We are all aware of the growing trash problem and apparently there should be various ways to help out your local garbage collectors. We have seen the shift towards biodegradable items but apparently this is not enough. There is a new idea introduced in the market by BigBelly Solar and it has something to do with compacting trash using solar power. The problem here is perhaps will people buy it? It seems too futuristic and while the intent is cl , , , , , ... More

Sarah Palin - Big Time Hunter And NRA Supporter

Vice president nominee (on the Republican side) Sarah Palin, is apparently a big time hunter and NRA supporter. She was quoted recently as saying, that she usually has loads of wild game in her freezer, from hunting in her hometown of Alaska. She also believes in the right to bear arms, and is a big supporter of 2nd amendment rights. There is a sworm of controversy that surrounds Sarah Palin, and this is but another ratchet in the proverbial too , , , , , , , , , ... More

Wordless Tuesdays: Polar Bears Drowning

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Asus Bamboo Laptops

Asus has decided to go green and launch a series of Bamboo laptops. The Asus bamboo laptop will feature two models, with each one being pretty slim and light. One model will come in at 3 lbs, and the other at 2 lbs. Bamboo being a renewable resource and a very strong material, makes it ideal for laptop coverings. Many pc and laptop manufacturers have created laptops and computers from Bamboo. Energy Efficient Too The Asus Bamboo laptop has speci , ,