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October 23, 2007

Eco Friendly Car Kumho Epoch

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, durabl , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 22, 2007

Florida Teacher Drives Vegetable Oil Powered Truck

Dan Butler, a gym teacher and football coach in Florida, is driving around in a diesel truck that he converted to run on vegetable oil. Dan says, he is just an average joe who is doing his small part for the planet. The Ford 350 truck is only refilled every few weeks and he gets his recycled vegetable oil for free from local pizza joints and other neighborhood restaurants. He has even motivated some reluctant friends who now want to also try out , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 13, 2007

Ecopods For The End

The Natural Death Centre in London, shows that 89% of coffins used every year, are made from chipbaord covered with laminate, which can take many years to biodegrade. Living a green and eco friendly life means examining the various areas in our lives that could be more earth friendly and more sustainable. But what happens when we pass on, how do we carry our values with us, till the very end? Ecopod Founder Hazel Selina Why not go out in total , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 12, 2007

Handcrafted Soap

How does the name Amiga De La Tierra Soaps or the simpler and shorter Tierra Soaps sound to you? This is the name i thought up last nite about a soap company, by the way tierra means EARTH in spanish. I was thinking maybe i should go into the soap making business and create one of a kind handcrafted organic eco friendly soaps, with help from the Soap Guild. I was always come up with hair brained ideas, as i love to create. Check out some cool ear , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 9, 2007

New Shoe Styles from Simple

I love the eco friendly brand of shoes by Simple called Green Toes, i have signed up for alerts when new models come out. I got an alert today and their latest model is shown below. This shoe is called Simple Toemorrow and sports several earth friendly elements. First no leather materials are used, so it is a vegetarian shoe, as well. Second the shoes only uses eco friendly fibers and materials, including organic cotton and linen uppers,  ba , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 28, 2007

Eco Friendly Office Chairs

Are you looking for an ergonomic and eco-friendly office chair? Comfort Channel markets a series of back-friendly and earth-friendly chairs. The HAG HO4 Credo Low Back Ergonomic Eco Friendly Office Chair comes in your choice of over 20 different seat upholstery options, many of which are earth friendly fabrics. Product Features: Low back Fully upholstered back and seat 26 inch cast aluminum base with footpads 3 1/2 inch adjustable back height , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 27, 2007

minusbags made out of 100% reusable cotton.

Here’s another cool grocery bags by minusbags. It seems like more and more people are making very creative grocery/utility bags. Cool. Will they send us a sample? (We will give them out with a little contest!) minusbags are reusable 100% cotton tote bags that provide a stylish and earth-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags. minusbags are for the eco-minded shopper that is aware of his or her environmental impact on the world. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 19, 2007

Have you considered non-animal based clothing or footwear?

Chris over at Lighter Footstep wrote a great piece on why folks should consider animal-friendly clothing and footwear. Animal livestock operations and farming practices contribute a great deal of greenhouse gas emissions on our dear planet, more so than our automobiles. As Chris points out it has become mainstream for manufacturers to create clothing and footwear that is not leather-based. There are many good durable, strong, healthy, clean alte , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 13, 2007

The ECO trade show

The global eco apparel trade and trade show takes place on the 26th and 29th August, at the Venetian Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This is going to be the place to go if you are either a retailer, supplier or a buyer of green fashion. It is focussed on eco products, green lifestyles and earth friendly fashion clothing. Food will also be eco friendly and provided at the food halls. This could be great place to meet up with othe , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 12, 2007

Bio-Plastics, Plastics Made from Corn

Several scientists and leaders convene at expo and conference in Boston to discuss the various applications of a corn-based plastic. One of the individuals featured on the video, is a representative from Nature Works, LLC who discusses that plastics made out of corn, use 2/3 less fossil fuel and create 2/3 less greenhouse gas than oil-based plastics. Watch video for more profiles. Earth-Friendly, “Natural Plastics” Source [Live Video] , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 9, 2007

Vegan Hemp Shoe for Men

Hemp is a natural fiber that is strong, fast growing and highly sustainable, which makes for durable and excellent quality eco-friendly shoes.   The Ecolution brand brings you this pair for men, that is both causal and comfortable. The earth-friendly shoes are made with the finest hemp available, and this particular pair is also waterproof. Evergreen, the vegan casual shoe, comes in the color natural and is available at VSB. Source [Vegetaria , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 4, 2007

Vegan Dog Treats from Animal Spirit

Some treats made for animals look so good, i want to eat them. Of course, i kid. The care and nutritious element that goes into organic and vegan food is one mostly associated with us humans, but this is not exactly the case. Animal Spirit, is an organic home-based dog and cat bakery, started by Pam Mifsud in Angus, Ontario since the year 2000, that takes great care in creating animal treats that are both nutritious and earth-friendly. Pam who h , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 2, 2007

Greensulate, Home Insulation Material made from Mushrooms

Two engineering grads from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have a patent for an earth-friendly insulation material made out of water, flour, minerals, and mushroom spores. This product which would replace the pink insulation now commonly used in most homes would be an eco- friendly alternative. As reported in Chief Engineer, the organic insulation material which goes by the name Greensulate, is sustainable, is produced with little energy and , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

New Organic Cosmetics Launched by Celebrity Josie Maran

As reported in Ecorazzi, a new line of organic cosmetics is being launched by celebrity and fashion model Josie Maran. Her new line is scheduled for public debut in September. The products will consist of toxin free and earth friendly “pure and gentle” make-up. Josie was a model with Maybelline for over 10 years, and through that experience she learned and picked-up a few things here and there about make-up ingredients and what work , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 1, 2007

My Top 11 Green Sites and Blogs

Besides your daily visit here at Keetsa, which other green blogs do you like and visit? This is an opportunity for our wonderful readers to start a discussion on green blogs and eco friendly bloggers. I will list my 11 personal favorites below for you. As i spend alot of time throughout my days looking for articles, products, news, and more for this blog, i too have my personal faves. I pretty much visit green gossip blog, Ecorazzi, on a daily ba , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 30, 2007

Organic Pet Toys from Simply Fido

SimplyFido is an online shop that features earth friendly and pet friendly toys for Fido. They carry a line of organic toys that are made with organically grown cotton and natural dyes, which make for non-toxic pesticide and chemical free toys. This helps with reducing pet allergies and makes the toys biodegradable. Pictured above is the Organic Squeaky Bone The soft and natural Organic Squeaky Bone comes in two sizes small (4 ” long) and , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Earth Friendly Cat Scratcher

We Americans love our pets and treat them like part of the family. So it makes sense to want to green this area of our lives as well. Pets bring us daily joy and laughter and we love to shower them with all kinds of treats, but as any pet owner will tell you, the rascals can get into fine messes as well, like scratching things they ought not. It is natural for cats to want to stretch their paws and nails and many will do so at the nearest sofa or , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Organic Cotton Yoga Top by Patagonia

There are numerous earth-friendly retailers that have popped up as of late, but let’s not forget about the classic eco-friendly shops, such as Patagonia. I went online looking for some of their green goodies, and came across this beauty. Colorful with a bold flowery design this Organic Cotton Top is lovely, very feminine, but strong and durable looking. I found it on the Altrec website, but is of the Patagonia brand. Made of 90% Organic Co , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 23, 2007

Indian Hemp Candle

100% natural vegetable wax Indian hemp candle by Sun Feather. The candle is completely biodegradable and features a “warm and fragrant” blend. This candle looks cute in its tumbler and almost looks like a cup of coffee. Very cute. The candle has a 30 hour burn time and is 8 ounces. Available at fabulous earth-friendly Vegan Karma. Technorati Tags: hemp, candles, biodegradable, eco friendly, vegan, vegetarian, indian, Powered by Scri , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 20, 2007

Ellen To Go Green and Home Greening Tips

Ellen Degeneres, popular TV talk show host on NBC 5, allows a green makeover on her home and we get to watch, how cool. Ellen can certainly make you laugh but can she motivate you to go green, and make some sustainable changes in your own home, watch the video for some great green pointers. Source [Ecorazzi] Technorati Tags: ellen degeneres, green, earth-friendly, Powered by ScribeFire. Celebrity, Celebrity, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, ea , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,