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recycled tin can toy car – a collectible

4 September 2010, 8:50 am by: rd
A miniature Citroen 2CV made entirely from tin cans…very nice.  This toy car isn’t really a toy, it’s more of a display piece, or work of art – designed to appeal to collectors, cult classic car fans, or doting parents who wa...

eco fashion friday finds – turn up the green

3 September 2010, 1:52 pm by: Maureen
On the cusp of Labor Day weekend, I’m torn between letting go of summer and looking forward to fall, my favorite of all seasons.  So, here are a few pieces from both seasons for this week’s small, edited collection of things that caught...

make your Apple iPhone 4G both safer + a little greener – bioserie plant-based cover

3 September 2010, 11:45 am by: rd
No petrochemicals thank you!  Want to protect your precious iPhone and become a little more eco-friendly in the process?  A company called bioserie has created a line of bio-plastic covers for the iPhone 4G, which it has added to its existing line...

getting industrial – recycled steel drum = designer seating – Stanker

3 September 2010, 10:01 am by: rd
Recycling taken to the next level.  The ‘Nelson’ chair is the creation of French artist, visionary furniture designer and high-end recycler, Francois Royer and Stanker Design.  This industrial seating unit is an eye-catching amalgamatio...

Redhanded Bags – vegan & made in the USA

3 September 2010, 7:35 am by: Maureen
If you’re looking for a handbag that keeps its shape, check out the Gina from Redhanded’s new collection of eco-stylish & vegan bags…classic lines in classic black; faux leather with organic hemp lining. Designer Trace Russomano...

today’s mixed bag of green news

3 September 2010, 6:09 am by: mr. happy
This is a good thing…Cap is Off BP’s Ruptured Well – cnn Take THAT, California – American Samoa bans the plastic bag – huffpost Now, why would this outrage the North American chemical industry? Canada bans BPA.  Why Hav...

compact living – electrolux design lab finalists

2 September 2010, 12:30 pm by: rd
Electrolux will be announcing the winner of its 2010 Design Lab Compact Living competition later this month.  Here’s a look at the eight futuristic finalists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cxYgoja48 You can pop over to the Design Lab site t...

eco deal of the day – ecolissa for eco fashion

2 September 2010, 10:33 am by: Maureen
There’s a new green fashionista on the block. To celebrate the Grand Opening of Melissa Dion’s ecolissa.com, an eco and vegan conscious fashion site for women — you’ll receive 10% off your first order of already reasonably pri...

edgy green style – recycled sterling silver strap ring

2 September 2010, 8:39 am by: mr. happy
Tired of mass-produced, sterile fashion?  Need an edgy accessory to help you regain some of your lost street cred.  Maybe this industrial looking ring can help recapture a little of that ‘Trent Reznor’ vibe that used to be part of your...

GreenSmart – Baringo Messenger Bag – a tried & true review

2 September 2010, 6:00 am by: Maureen
For this Tried and True Green Product Review, a complimentary Baringo messenger bag was provided to us by GreenSmart. Check out GreenSmart’s new Baringo messenger bag — it’s good looking and has a lot of great features.  Every time...