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Brando Bamboo Keyboards and Mouse

Brian Yalung — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:57:58 +0000

Perhaps some of you have seen them before but regardless, bamboo-based keyboards and mice may yet bet the greenest way of contributing to the environment, especially for the people who spend countless hours doing some computer work at home or office.

Aside from looking a bit primitive but stylish, bamboo has been a known resource that can really change looks and functionality in a hurry. But do remember that these things are meant to offer you a simple way of lowering your carbon footprint and given enough time, you may eventually find yourself glued on to them with the right handling and use. The keyboard retails for $39 while the mouse costs $19. If you plan to get both, the package price is $52, giving you a $6 off.

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Brando Bamboo Keyboards and Mouse

Oakworks Classical Clinician Massage Table made of Bamboo

Brian Yalung — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:19:00 +0000

A new and redesigned massage table has been unveiled by Oakworks Inc. Best known for spa tables, massage tables and medical equipment, new Clinician tables made from bamboo has made these new products durable and reliable for various kinds of massaging services customers require today.

This Clinician product line has been an industry favorite in the massage therapy, spa, physical therapy and medical industries. In addition to being a versatile massage table, the Clinician is used around the world in many other application as well.

You can get more information about these Clinician tables at the Oakwood website.

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Oakworks Classical Clinician Massage Table made of Bamboo

Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Brian Yalung — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:07:15 +0000

Eco-friendly toys are hard to find these days, especially considering kids have certain requirements as far as having the ideal toy over the usually carbon-footprint riddled ones available in the market today. But now, here is one that should come close to breach that need, the Solar-Powered Bamboo Dollhouse.

The dollhouse is made of fast-growing bamboo that is treated with light water-based stain and polished with bee-wax. The large solar panel housed in the roof collects enough energy to power 5 LEDs, of which 3 are in the media room, and one in each of two rooms on the first floor. The whole house features 9 different rooms including a spiral staircase. All of the furniture has been made of bamboo too.

The Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House will be available in November for $499 at Envirogadget.

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Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Bamboo U Expands to Local Stores for New Niche

Brian Yalung — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:41:36 +0000

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Bamboo U Expands to Local Stores for New Niche

Eco Friendly Toy Car Le Mans Made From Bamboo!

max — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:08:56 +0000

Do you want to reduce carbon footprint when you buy toys for your kids?

If your answer is yes, you might be interested to learn that this very toy car, a Le Mans racer toy, is practically made from all bamboo materials. Not will you only make your children happy, you can save the environment by buying this cool toy car made from bamboo.

Go Green!

Price: $17.26 on Amazon

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Eco Friendly Toy Car Le Mans Made From Bamboo!

Eco Tools Make Up Brushes (Plus Giveaway)

Missy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:19:30 +0000

Have you heard of Eco Tools? The new line of eco friendly make up brushes.

Women are already getting hip to the notion of all natural cosmetics, Eco Tools completes the cycle of sustainable female maintenance.

These make up brushes have the following earth friendly features: (and keep reading down below for info on how to score a FREE set)

brush handles made with bamboo
animal-free bristles
recycled aluminum is used for the metal bits
brushes come in reusable pouches (printed with plant-based ink)

The Wishing Penny blog is having an awesome giveaway of Eco Tools. Visit the blog and to enter, leave a comment. Better hurry though – deadline to enter the giveaway is tomorrow, April 13th at midnight.

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Eco Tools Make Up Brushes (Plus Giveaway)

Bamboo Towels Soft and Strong

David Allen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:00:10 +0000

Anyone who can make a product from bamboo is going to be onto a winner. Bamboo is a super plant that grows like grass and yet has a consistency that that be woven into a soft yet tough thread. It is then made into garments and other products.

These towels are made from 100% bamboo thread this gives them some special qualities, like being anti bacterial, anti microbial, anti fungal, hypoallergenic and biodegradable. However, that does not take into consideration the softness. In fact, bamboo is so soft that it may have to be trimmed occasionally.

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Bamboo Towels Soft and Strong

Natural Bamboo Eco-Friendly Coasters

Brian Yalung — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:37:50 +0000

Other than helping to avoid table stains from glasses or cups, these natural bamboo eco-friendly coasters provide a sort of ethnic class when used in the modern home setting.

Bamboo is a symbol of luck and success because of its strength, resilience and ability to grow quickly. It is said that bamboo is luckiest when you receive it as a gift, which makes these beautiful, Natural Bamboo Coasters a thoughtful favor for almost any occasion.

Features:

Includes 4 bamboo coasters
Measures 3 ½
Bamboo-green, die-cut picture-window gift box has white accents, a subtle bamboo design on the box, a natural raffia tie, and a matching, round “For You” tag
Gift box measures approximately 4” square

Price: $2.99

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Natural Bamboo Eco-Friendly Coasters

The Umbrella Gets Green Makeover

David Allen — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:27 +0000

For a long time the humble umbrella has been the bad guy of the accessories market because of the materials used in its manufacturing, but all that is about to change with the introduction of the Debco line. These are eco friendly, with a bamboo handle and recycled fabric.

Features:

24” rib length, 48” arc

Non woven 75 gram polypropylene

Keep yourself in the shade when walking or watching events

A great advertising medium

This umbrella will not protect you from the rain

10 mm shaft with eight ribs

Eight panels with white trim

Straight wooden ribbed handle

For environmentally friendly rain umbrella options, please see our non woven bamboo umbrella NW7098 or our Unifi Repreve® umbrellas UG472 and UF469

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The Umbrella Gets Green Makeover

Adidas Launch Eco Label

David Allen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:37 +0000

As if by magic the sports label Adidas have managed to out their new eco label together in time for the New York Fashion Week. The event is where Adidas will be launching the SLVR label that includes shoes, clothing and accessories, which have been designed for spring and summer.

The clothing line uses eco friendly and sustainable materials such as organic cotton, soybean fibre and of course, no collection would be complete without bamboo. The collection is dominated by black and white although there is the occasional splash of colour here and there.

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Adidas Launch Eco Label

Pets Like To Be Green Too

David Allen — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:00:56 +0000

With so many people changing their life style to an eco friendly one, they are also switching over their pets way of living too. One company Pet Lounge Studios from Florida have come up with green ways to help the family pet have a nice green sleep.

The surrounds have been made from Bamboo, this fast growing plant is an ideal green material, plus it is light and strong, but the best bit is the memory foam mattress, pets just love these and they have health benefits too, like protecting them against joint, hip problems and arthritis.

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Pets Like To Be Green Too

Eco friendly solar powered boat

David Allen — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:58 +0000

This is great because it is a solar powered boat, this type of transport is particularly good at being powered by the sun, it is probably because they are light and easily controlled. However, this boat is even better than that because it has been made from recycled and natural materials too.

The boat, which has initially been called the Loon is made from recycled plastics, bamboo and natural fibres, the roof has the solar panels and can generate a 1000 w of green power. Nevertheless, another cool idea is that when the boat is docked up and the batteries are fully charged any excess power is fed back into the grid.

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Eco friendly solar powered boat

Bamboo Dining Chairs

David Allen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:00:19 +0000

As we, all know by now, the Bamboo tree is a great, because it is fast growing, looks nice and has hundreds of uses. However, it looks better as furniture, I do not know whether it is the pattern or the finish but there is definitely something about it.

These dining chairs are designed to be elegant and ergonomic , it looks so stylish having been treated with herb oil and durable non toxic water based finish to top it off and protect it slightly more than just leaving open to the elements.

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Bamboo Dining Chairs

The Puzzle Dinner Tray

Brian Yalung — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:26 +0000

Though it was not specified as to whom this eco-friendly product was targeted, it is obvious that this Puzzle Dinner Tray which is 95% Danish is a great gift idea for toddlers and tykes. In fact, it even won the Best New Product in the Gift Category and the Best New Product for Home judged to be Bambu’s lacquered bamboo bowls.

“It’s well made, well designed and constructed, and ticks all the boxes for a great gift. The packaging means it’s also easy to send, so ideal for online retailers. The price is also good and reflects the high quality of the product,”

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The Puzzle Dinner Tray

Bamboo Sheets Great For Eco Sleeping

David Allen — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:49 +0000

Natural fibres are great for use in linens such as bedding; this is because they can take moisture away from the body this makes for a better sleep. Bamboo also has the quality of providing natural anti bacterial protection, this works just as well in winter as in summer making these sheets by Bedding and more, ideal for green sleepers.

Features:

Environmentally friendly, silky soft, lightweight and luxurious

100% bamboo fibres have natural antibacterial protection that wick away moisture for comfort

Bamboo is a natural choice, grown without pesticides and naturally regenerated

Fabric is three times more breathable than cotton

Sheets keep you at the optimum temperature for sleeping because of the breathability of the fabric, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer

Fits 15″ drop

Available in White, Ivory, and Eco Green

310 thread count bamboo sateen

Specifications:

Flat Sheet

Twin – 66″ W x 96″ L

Twin Extra Long – 66″ W x 96″ L

Full / Double – 81″ W x 96″ L

Queen – 90″ W x 102″ L

King – 110″ W x 102″ L

Fitted Sheet – 15″ drop

Twin – 39″ W x 75″ L

Twin Extra Long – 39″ W x 80″ L

Full / Double – 54″ W x 75″ L

Queen – 60″ W x 80″ L

King – 78″ W x 80″ L

Pillow Case

Standard – 20″ W x 32″ L

King – 20″ W x 40″ L

Prices from $23

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Bamboo Sheets Great For Eco Sleeping

Portable Table Of Many Uses

David Allen — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:32:40 +0000

Working and eating at different locations around the home has its benefits and disadvantages too, but this can easily be overcome by getting hold of one these tables, they are called laptop tables but they could quite easily be called eating tables too.

The key point is that this portable table can be used for any purpose and it is eco friendly too, because the cushion is made from organic cotton and hemp canvas that has been filled with buckwheat hulls, while the top is made from bamboo plywood.

Priced at $98

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Portable Table Of Many Uses

Eco Friendly Make Up Brushes

David Allen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:59 +0000

There is a lot of eco friendly make up around at the moment, but there is a lack of eco friendly brushes and accessories available. However, thanks to Eco Tools, there is a choice now and these brushes are not going to cost the earth either.

All of these tools have been made from both sustainable and recycled materials, many have handles that are made from bamboo and the metal used is from recycled aluminium cans. Nevertheless, it does not stop there Eco Tools use recycled plastics and fabric to complete the green feel to all of the products that the company produce.

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Eco Friendly Make Up Brushes

Give Ceramic Knife Gifts This Christmas

Brian Yalung — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:24:37 +0000

Giving gifts handy for the home or something that is certainly new and interesting is the aim of most shoppers for this coming Christmas. A lot of the new Christmas gift ideas boast of new materials and if there is one category that they are trying to squeeze themselves into, it has to be that eco-friendly tag.

So what can you give your neighbor or person for their home use? Check out this ceramic knives which are totally new high tech ceramic kitchen knives are actually eco and green because they last longer than traditional conventional metal knives.

Ceramic Knives are only $25 for the 4″ White Ceramic Paring Knife, $45 for the 6″ Black Ceramic Chef’s knife and $55 for the World’s ONLY 8″ Black Ceramic Knife! Kyocera only has a 7″ ceramic knife available for around $100, $200 or $300 each.

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Give Ceramic Knife Gifts This Christmas

Skateboarding Bamboo-Style by BambooSK8

Brian Yalung — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:21:10 +0000

Just when you thought that aggressive furniture manufacturing is a main cause for the rapid deforestation that has been a critical factor in global warming, you may be surprised to note that stuff like skateboards are leading the pack as far as maple deforestation is concerned.

So does that mean we should ban skateboarders? Definitely not! All it takes is to find an alternative source of raw materials and apparently bamboo is it.

BambooSK8 is a true-green company that makes first rate skateboards that are durable, sustainable, and even stronger than maple.

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Skateboarding Bamboo-Style by BambooSK8

Cats Are Eco Friendly Too

David Allen — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:05 +0000

This is called Itch, the square cat habitat that has been designed to be eco friendly and functional for the cat of today who likes to scratch around the home. To make sure the cat uses this and not the sofa, there is a gap behind where catnip can be placed and all cat owners know what that can do to cat!

Specification Information:

Dimensions: 12″l x 12″w x 3/4″h

Made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo plywood

Removable/replaceable carpet insert

Made in USA

Priced at $49

Source [Feel More Human]

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Cats Are Eco Friendly Too

Bamboo Sheet Sets From Amazon

Missy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:46:18 +0000

Bamboo (aside from being eco friendly) is a super luxe fabric that feels fab on the skin. So it is THE perfect material for bedding and linens.

I performed a few searches online to see what sweet deals could be had, and i found a set on Amazon of all places. The sheet set i found is a bamboo/cotton blend and comes in all the standard sizes.

With the holidays around the corner, everyone is looking for bargains and steals. This Bamboo sheet set definitely qualifies. If this is one of the items on your gift list, book it now at Amazon.

On a related note, over at MattressZine our very own Keetsa bamboo sheets were profiled.

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Bamboo Sheet Sets From Amazon

Eco Friendly Eyewear

David Allen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00:59 +0000

When you think of it, there is not much that can be classed as eco friendly, when it comes to eye wear; there are many chemicals and materials, which are used in the production of this essential item for people with site problems.

In Singapore they have seen the first eco friendly eye wear store open, Nanyang Optical make eye wear that have been made from recycled materials and in fact the entire system including the store have been set up in an eco friendly manner.

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Eco Friendly Eyewear

BamGoo Car Unveiled Japan

Brian Yalung — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:05:17 +0000

Add another new concept in the world of eco-friendly transportation. While many have turned to pedal power, there is another single-capacity vehicle on the rise and people got a first glimpse of it in Kyoto City.

The single-seat bamboo made electric car weighs only 60-kg. It can run up to 50 kilometers or 30 miles on a full charge but don’t expect the speed to be that accelerative. In today’s world, speed has obviously taken a backseat and developing new cars such as the BamGoo car is certainly hitting how it is made and how it operates.

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BamGoo Car Unveiled Japan

The Future Of Personal Transport

David Allen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:36 +0000

If researchers from Kyoto University have their way, then this could be the future of personal transport, a vehicle that runs on electricity and is made from bamboo. The car has been named the Bamgoo is a single seater, weighs in at just sixty kilos and has a range of thirty miles on just one charge.

Bamboo is very versatile material, which is highly sustainable too. However, there has to be some concern over the safety issues related to driving around in a car like this.

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The Future Of Personal Transport

Shades Made From Bamboo

David Allen — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:00:45 +0000

At first site these sunglasses would appear be something like a movie star from sixties would be wearing, except they would have been made from plastic, these new sunglasses from Kayu Handcrafts are a slightly different.

The frames have been handmade from pesticide free bamboo and for every pair that is sold, Kayu will donate enough cash to cover one sight restoring procedure in the developing world, what a great cause.

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Shades Made From Bamboo

Form & Fauna Peacock Shoe- Turquoise

David Allen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:54 +0000

It may be hard to believe that these shoes are actually made from sustainable and renewable materials, but even if green is not the main reason for buying these shoes they have style.

Features:

Highest quality Italian biodegradable synthetics

Bamboo and regenerative wood heels

Plush and breathable open cell rubber eco liners

Rubber latex outsoles

Non-toxic water-based glue

Handcrafted in Los Angeles

Priced at $273

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Form & Fauna Peacock Shoe- Turquoise

Singapore Thriving on Bamboo Furniture Exports

Brian Yalung — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:01:06 +0000

For most countries aspiring to become tiger economies, the need to turn to a more aggressive exporting endeavor has become a key towards achieving better growth. Eco-friendliness is among the leading factors that can help most economies achieve this and apparently Singapore has taken this cue as it has been properly focusing on being able to manufacture bamboo-based furniture that has become the attention-drawer of neighboring companies as well.

‘Using eco-friendly manufacturing process, this bamboo range of furniture does not take on the ethnic look of bamboo unless inspected closely, allowing for versatility in design,’ Mr Tan says.

Bamboo also has an edge over wood because converting bamboo into furniture saves more energy, he notes. Drying bamboo, for instance, takes eight to 12 hours in a kiln, while wood takes up to six weeks.

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Singapore Thriving on Bamboo Furniture Exports

Set Up Tents with Bamboo Poles

Brian Yalung — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:57:43 +0000

For the people who love to rough it, tents are essential. While it is easy to find numerous tents on the market, perhaps checking out the materials of the parts that comprise them would be a green duty we can all apply. Bamboo tent poles can be durable and ideal for people who want to move towards more eco-friendly efforts. NEMO equipment of Nashua is planning to unveil thin bamboo tents for a pair of lightweight tent models in 2009.

The plan is to bank on a bamboo variety called Tonkin cane, which is sometimes dubbed “steel bamboo” for its dense fibers and long sections between nodes. Working with an Alaskan fly rod maker, NEMO’s prototype poles — which I handled and flexed at a recent press meeting — click together like any typical tent pole and whisk into nylon sleeves to support a shelter that might be put to endure hurricane-force winds.

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Set Up Tents with Bamboo Poles

The Panda Bamboo Stand

David Allen — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:44 +0000

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 carrying bag

Single cardboard box

Assembled Unit

Height: 78.74″ (200 cm)

Width: 31.5″ (80 cm)

Weight: 11.5 lbs (5.2 Kg)

Graphic Panel

86.61″ (220 cm) {The total height is correct at 86”, however this includes the extra material need to feed in to the retractable base of the Panda stand. In fact, 78.75” is the full visible size.}

31.5″ (80 cm)

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The Panda Bamboo Stand

FabiKins Eco-Friendly Napkins

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:19:20 +0000

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 environmental awareness to a certain extent.

So if you need something to wipe or an alternative towards the growing waste problem caused by paper-based napkins, check out FabiKins for a change.

FabiKins® eco-friendly bamboo napkins make saving the planet practical. A former business manager and new mom wanted to reduce her family’s trash contribution to local landfills and teach her children how the smallest endeavors can significantly impact the planet. She created FabiKins® an eco-friendly bamboo and organic cotton blend napkin company that does away with disposable napkins. Geraldine Anders, inspired by healthy living, wanted to bring beauty and ecological consciousness back to the dinner table. She discovered her children and guests had never touched anything so soft!

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FabiKins Eco-Friendly Napkins

Time to Turn to Bamboo Chopsticks

Brian Yalung — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:53:52 +0000

If you think chopsticks were mainly needed by the Chinese or the Japanese as their form of utensils, they are a good alternative towards buying the usual aluminum and silverware we often want in our homes. This time around, chopsticks made from bamboo will be exported no less by Ethiopia to help grow the awareness and the use of these ancient chopsticks which seem basic but need the usual hand in getting used to them to use.

This along with other bamboo potential products like doors and floor tiles are among the items that Ethiopia aims to export. With a growing demand in the market for alternative resources, bamboo is not only needed but should be conceptualized to suit the needs of the public market worldwide.

A bamboo processing plant, set up in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State of Ethiopia, is to start production in the coming two months. The plant would start with chopsticks, doors and flooring tiles. It is the first to produce such items from the ample bamboo resource in the region.

Michael Gebru founder and director of LSDE told Capital that the company would be harvesting and re-planting bamboo, hybrid eucalyptus and other non-wood crops that could be used in the pulp and paper manufacturing process.

(Source) Ethio Blog

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Time to Turn to Bamboo Chopsticks

Bumkins Cloth Diapers Bundles

Brian Yalung — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:55:45 +0000

Diapers are common needs these days. Compared to the initial days where cloth diapers were shelved in favor of the disposable ones for convenience, it is apparent that we are being wooed into shifting back to the traditional cloth diapers to help bring down waste contribution by disposable baby diapers.

Seeing the need and potential demand and shift by people towards the ancient cloth diapers, Bumkins Finer Baby Products has once again offered the traditional cloth diapers in different bundles. It has even offered a starter pack and given time, people will definitely be shifting towards the early days where cloth diapers were in focus.

The cloth diapering bundles from Bumkins are available in three and six packs, and come complete with instructional, educational “Quick Start” guides that provide parents with the tips and tools necessary to make transitioning into cloth diapering a simple and smooth experience. They are available in three different cloth diaper varieties: the All in One, the Diaper Cover and the Fitted Bamboo diaper, and as such, represent the most diverse and comprehensive cloth diapering sets available to the public. The bundles are stylishly and minimally packaged in self-shipping boxes to further reinforce the green nature of this innovative product offering from Bumkins.

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Bumkins Cloth Diapers Bundles

Green Clean Products from Pacific Dry Goods

Brian Yalung — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:50:20 +0000

A healthy home is made by healthy green products. For Pacific Dry Goods, it is more than just offering green products such as the EcoTowl and the EcoSponge. It is about donating a portion of products sold to the Save the Earth Foundation which is sure to go a long way.

The EcoTowl is made from viscose, a natural fabric made from harvested fibers for trees grown in sustainable forests. It is reusable and also made from bamboo and corn.

So if you want a good sponge or towel in your homes, check out these products which cost between $5 to $6 for a two pack. They are certain to be great additions for homes gearing up for an eco-friendly setting.

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Green Clean Products from Pacific Dry Goods

Why Not Use a Recycled Tent?

David Allen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:00:14 +0000

Tents have, for some time, been used to make other items such as bags, covers and even coats. But what about the other way around? It never seems to happen, until now that is.

In 2009, there will be two companies introducing tents made from recycled materials. Nemo’s OZ , which is almost entirely made from recycled materials and the use of sustainable bamboo poles, and Big Agnes, whose offering will be The Salt Creek, another tent virtually made from 100% recycled materials are the new exciting products coming to the market soon!

Source [Backpacker]

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Exploring the Bamboo Product Options

Brian Yalung — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:56:49 +0000

If there is a will there is a way. Bamboo has been a natural resource that is a good alternative to timber and many people today are turning towards it to satisfy their material needs. But for some people, it can only offer further opportunities on how to profit and help contribute towards the growing green awareness today.

Tom Sullivan, 51, worked as a shipwright, building powerboats and sailboats in the Los Angeles area before moving to San Diego County in 2007. Joanne Sullivan, 55, worked as an artist, focusing on porcelain, weaving and Chinese brush paintings.

Now, their San Marcos-based company, Totally Bamboo, includes more than 200 products in more than 3,000 stores, Joanne Sullivan said.

Green discoveries are not only meant to help build better living prowess. They are also a means to be able to venture out into business with the proper ideas and research. If you are an entrepreneur, it is a good prospect to check out. Do your own contribution towards the eco-friendly efforts being sought in the world today.

(Source) Sign on San Diego

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Green T Shirt Giveaway At Alternative Consumer

Missy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:24 +0000

This is a quick post to let you know there is still time to enter the fabulous green t shirt giveaway at the cool Alternative Consumer blog. The giveaway is for not one, but two t-shirts from CertainTees.

CertainTees specializes in organic cotton/bamboo blend tees, and they have really unique and creative designs. You only have till July 2nd to enter the drawing. The 2 winners will be announced on July 3rd.

Tell Maureen, Missy sent you. Good Luck!

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Furniture made from Bamboo

David Allen — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:40 +0000

Bamboo is one of the most eco friendly materials on the planet, although there is always the worry that if this product become over farmed, then it may end on the endangered list.

In the mean time bamboo is safe to be used and will grow back faster than it can be harvested in some cases. This furniture sold by Stacks and Stacks is made by hand and uses glue and stains which have been certified as non toxic.

Features:

Lounge Chair Includes Ottoman

Environmentally Friendly Bamboo

Non-Toxic Materials

Unique, Modern Design

Includes 1-Year Warranty

This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping.

Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy

International Shipping (except to Canada) not available

Express delivery not available

Colour: Natural

Size: 36″H x 19.75″W x 28″D

Price $489.00

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Daryl Hannah’s worm bin rocks

David Allen — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:11 +0000

It’s great when a celebrity starts something worth while and Daryl Hannah has been doing just that with the Beautious Bamboo Worm Bin, where making worm fertilizer has become a part of the kitchen, rather than sitting outside in the garden.

As this one is in the kitchen it is a lot easier to dispose of your kitchen scraps rather than just throwing them out with the rubbish. Inside there are recycled rubber shelves and made from bamboo on the outside. It measures 20 inches by 20 inches and 30 inches tall and is priced at $895.

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Bring out the nomad in you

David Allen — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:00:05 +0000

This beautiful looking out building can transform your garden into a cool paradise, or just somewhere to go to and get some inner piece, what the reason this hut is for you. Just look at the features.

Features of the Nomad Yurt:

Each unit offers 160 s.f. of fully enclosed extra space for only $53/s.f. (promotional pricing good through 7/1/2008)

Portable: easy to install, move and store

Hand-carved, beautifully detailed frame and polished wood floor

Weather-resistant, fireproof cover and crown cover to protect from rain (crown cover not shown)

Nature-friendly materials and manufacturing methods

Intimate atmosphere yet roomy:

8’ tall and 14’ wide, seats 10 – 12

Light, portable, flexible and close to nature

Made from nature-friendly materials including: Solid Core Bamboo, a renewable, flexible, strong and light material 50 times stronger than oak but lighter than steel. Bamboo grows at rates of more than a 3 feet a day, and is increasingly being cultivated as a sustainable solution for modern architectural applications; WeatherMAX FR, an advanced, exterior-grade, anti-flammable fabric that delivers “unsurpassed water repellency, mildew and oil resistance without relying on environmentally Unfriendly coating compounds”

Made close to home; designed, tested, manufactured and warehoused within a 150-mile radius of coshack’s offices in Los Angeles

Made by hand in small batches using a hi-contact manufacturing process

Built to last, with a long lifespan and a handmade quality… each Nomad is slightly unique

Designed using a materials reduction approach and is without an excess of hardware and gadgetry, which makes the Nomad easier to maintain and recycle

Prices start at around $8400.

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Eco-friendly Gear for Canada’s Olympic Team

Brian Yalung — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:15:59 +0000

We are all aware that much of the attention today is set on the Olympics and most countries are gearing up for the prestigious meet. While some are training hard, the matter of outfits and uniforms is also up and the air and you have to hand it for the Canadian team for using gear that is made from bamboo.

Most of their uniforms will be made from Chinese bamboo and for sure this trend will be followed by other Olympic participants as well.

“The priority for me is comfort, definitely — nothing too tight,” Olympic rower Rachelle De Jong, who modelled the clothing, told CTV Toronto. “I think the pieces fit beautifully.”

“I think some of it’s pretty cool, some of it’s pretty funky, but if there’s a whole group of us, as there should be at the Olympics, then we’ll all look pretty spiffy,” added Olympic swimmer Colin Russell, who also showed off the gear.

The clothing is also made from eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo and organic cotton.

(Source) CTV.ca

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Green Room Dividers

Brian Yalung — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:46:46 +0000

In our homes, we rarely even give room dividers much importance. They can become useful at times especially if you need to talk to someone in private or get some privacy to thing or get some work done at times.

But while there are many room dividers in the world today, there are eco-friendly room dividers such as this one made via bamboo screens.

Regardless of the size of your living space, privacy and separation can be hard to come by. Most of us need to utilize every inch of our home, but dividing it into workable rooms without adding walls can be overwhelming.

(Source) Pure Contemporary

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Bamboo Baby Wipes

Missy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:50:12 +0000

Nothing but the best will do for baby. There is a growing trend towards natural and eco friendly baby products. From cloth diapers to organic cotton clothing and more.

Cotton Babies, is an online site dedicated to a variety of baby merchandise but also has a focus on cloth diapers and natural baby accessories. One such accessory are Bamboo Baby Wipes, these wipes are made of sustainable bamboo, are highly absorbent, ultra soft, and come in light colorful colors.

I have several Bamboo items at home, mostly towels, and they are so plush and soft. For a babies face, i would think Bamboo would be an excellent fabric choice.

For more on natural baby products, visit women run Cotton Babies.

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Bamboo shag pile rug

David Allen — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:00:44 +0000

This is a really nice yet eco friendly rug, which is made from bamboo fibres and natural cotton, this makes the rug feel nice and soft.

Available in 5 colours: Coffee Bean Brown, Latte Tan, Pewter Gray, Sage Green, and Merlot Red, these all come in five foot by eight foot sizes and will fit in any home with any style.

Priced at $300

Source [Re Modern]

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Eco friendly surf board

David Allen — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:00:36 +0000

The development of a new eco friendly surf board is not an easy thing to start off on, but the people over at 21 Imagine Surf shop are finding that there is demand for this type of product and are in the process of the getting their first one finished.

They will be using a bamboo fabric instead of the normal fibreglass, and 100% recyclable polystyrene is used in the middle instead of polyurethane. It is probably going to be ready for the end of 2008.

No price yet.

Source [Trend Hunter]

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Cat towers made from bamboo

David Allen — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:00:01 +0000

Don’t forget the cats this festive season, and what better present than this Climbing Tower from Trendy Cat, they measure in at around three to five feet tall and have different levelled platforms.

Features:

Designed and built to last for years …

Handcrafted in the USA, Trendy Cat Towers have been carefully designed for durability as well as style. They are constructed of sustainable bamboo and birch hardwoods, and are completely finished with durable, non-toxic satin polyurethane on both the interior and exterior.

Two colour choices to fit your decor…

All three sizes of the Tower are available in two shades, natural or caramel (a medium brown shade produced by caramelising the bamboo during the manufacturing process).

Replaceable parts protect your investment….

Replacement cushions and sisal shelves can be purchased separately, if the originals become worn or damaged over time.

All Trendy Cat furniture products are individually handcrafted by skilled artisans in the US. We carefully inspect each piece before it leaves our shop to insure that you and your feline are receiving a unique product offering superior quality and durability.

Prices:

Medium Trendy Cat Tower $499

Tall Trendy Cat Tower $749

Source [Modern Cat]

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Soul Matters NEW! Eco Friendly Boutique

Missy — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:30:55 +0000

Cute eco friendly retailer, Soul Matters, based out of Ottawa, Canada features eco friendly clothing and accessories and is new in the town.

The outside of the shop has an old world charm to its decor and is small enough where one would get good personalized service. The shop retails a good mix of green wares, including fair trade tea by Numi, bamboo yoga clothes made out of renewable resource Bamboo, book and DVD’s.

They don’t have a website yet, but if you happen to live in Canada and are a local to Ottawa, a visit is in order. Feel free to report back to us what green goodies you find.

Source: [Green Living Ottawa]

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Designer Organic and Green Product Lines NEW!

Missy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:02:54 +0000

Theresa over at Shopping The Trend sent me a link to her new organic and green section at her shopping trends site and it has top notch product lines listed.

3 pc Organic Bath Towel Set from Target

Many designer houses and department stores are recognizing the demand for eco friendly apparel and accessories, and starting to introduce and showcase everything from bamboo clothing to organic cotton bedsheets from hemp shoes to all-natural home accessories, and much more. Shopping the Trend has begun to profile the latest organic and green lines from big names in fashion and retail. See her first profiles below.

Saks Fifth Avenue – organic apparel and cosmetic products

Nordstrom – bath and body, home organic line

Target – a solid selection of hip eco friendly products

Marks and Spencer – fair trade, recycled, organic, eco home, U.K. based

Roots – organic cotton and green shipping options

Sephora – premium organic line like L’Occitane and Stella Mcartney

Beauty.com – organic holistic and cruelty-free beauty products

Adasa Aware - all natural organic and vegetarian line

Source: [Shopping The Trend]

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Google goes into clothing

David Allen — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:00:35 +0000

Head over to the google store, where you can pick up a great eco friendly bargain there are clothing lines and as well as whole host of other products to make your life a google friendly zone.

The clothing ranges are a selection of tee shirts, sweats and hoodies, and as you would expect there is an eco friendly theme there. Some the clothing is made from 100% organic cotton and bamboo, which are great materials to use.

Prices start at $11.90 and go to $182.00.

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Eco Friendly Car Kumho Epoch

Missy — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:35:42 +0000

Concept cars by nature are innovative and creative ideas, and that is no less the case, with the eco friendly Kumho Epoch concept car.

Th Kumho Epoch concept car brings together sustainable materials like bamboo, which is used for the chassis, and green ideas like using recycled tire thread rubber for the cars body panels. The eco friendly car even features an aromatherapy scented cabin, gotta love that.

Bamboo aside from being renewable, durable, and very strong – brings a beautiful aesthetic to just about any product – in which it is featured.

For more details on the technology behind Kumho Epoch, visit the Korean tire manufacturer, who is behind this bold and earth friendly car concept .

Source: [EcoFriend]

Technorati Tags: kumho epoch, bamboo, concept cars, green autos, eco friendy cars

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Top 7 Green Fall Fashion Trends 4 Women

Missy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:00:33 +0000

Pick-up any glossy (or non glossy) fashion mag for women, and you will see a mention on the fall fashion trends for 2007. This should permeate on through to green fashion trends as well. ShoppingTheTrend.com has a list of the Top 10 Mush Haves and looking through the list, i see a few eco friendly choices for those of us who like to be stylish and green.

If you are looking to update or recycle your summer wardrobe into something abit more fall like, then check out the following hot green trends.

In no particular order, here are Top 7 Green Fall Fashion Trends 4 Women:

patent leather shoes and bags
retro boy chic
menswear (very hot this fall, according to nymag.com)
hats (all styles)
metallics and sequins
bows
colors red, gray, silver, fuschia, cobalt blue, and purple

The worst fall trend, feathers and fur. Boo! to both of these. Say no to leather, feathers, and fur. Interestingly enough, InStyle has a poll on their site asking people “What Fall Trend Are You Most Excited To Try, and out of over 1,300 votes cast, not one has been cast for feathers, which on the poll they title “luxe trimmings”. Yippee.

Sources [NyMag, ShoppingthatTrend, InStyle]

Technorati Tags: fall fashion trends, fall fashion 2007, clothing, shoes

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