published July 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus is such a big fan of nature that her environmentally-friendly home includes a retractable roof that provides natural cooling -- while giving her an unobstructed view of the outdoors and the local birds. And this week, she partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association for radio spots that draws attention to the threats ...
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published July 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photos: Design By Leftovers website If your Victorian-style divan started having an intense psychedelic experience, it would probably look something like these stunning pieces by Swedish design duo Linda and Jona Netsman of Design By Leftovers . Adapting the principle of creative re-use in their motto "pre-loved can be re-loved," they recycle luxurious fabric scraps from old garments to ...
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published April 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo via Flickr Creative Commons / petercruise Pop icon Lady Gaga will launch a line of meat-based clothing this Fall using food waste. The line will be a "contemporary interpretation of her stage outfits," according to the Haus of Gaga. Exactly... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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published April 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo by USFWS Pacific via Flickr Creative Commons Last year was touted to be the worst year on record for corals as the temperature of oceans creeped upwards. As waters warm, the symbiotic algae living on corals dies off, causing bleaching from which it is difficult for corals to recover. Last year, the news of bleachings in important coral ...
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published April 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: Kelly Rossiter My husband rode off on his bike yesterday to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned and came home with his mouth full of gauze and unexpectedly minus a tooth. It was too late to make him congee , which is what he really wanted, so I'll make that today for lunch for him. It turned ...
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published March 24, 2011 and has No Comments
Image via YouTube video screengrab This is just awesome. Holy Kaw points us to a great video where a flash mob shows a crowded mall why it's a good idea to recycle whenever you have the chance. Check out the video with the surprising end, and lots of interesting pop-up factoids, after the jump. ... Read the full story ...
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published March 18, 2011 and has No Comments
Image: A Bid to Save the Earth For the second year in a row, environmental organizations and sustainably minded celebrities are joining forces for Bid to Save the Earth , which includes a green auction at Christie's, an online auction at charitybuzz.com , and a Runway to Green fashion show from designers around the world. The Christie's auction is ...
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published March 18, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: with permission of Prix Pictet : Amos Coal Power Plant, Raymond City, West Virginia 2004 The Prix Pictet has to be the most interesting photography prize going. Awarding a generous $77,000 to the winner, it is only the third year running for this international competition that focuses on sustainability and the environment. This year's theme is growth and ...
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published March 8, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: shanghaiexpat It's cold, it's grey, it's depressing, the world is falling apart; what to do? It's easy to say "get involved" but harder to get out of the chair and do something. The Observer has some lovely ideas and great organizations that are making changes and offering solutions. Some are irresistible, like planting a wildflower meadow . ... ...
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published March 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Change for change? Credit: Nic McPhee . Happy March. This month marks the launch of the Patagonia Music Collective in the U.S. The eco-minded apparel company has teamed with musicians to sell exclusive tracks for 99 cents each, with net proceeds going to environmental organizations picked by the artists. The jukebox includes songs from Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, Bonnie ...
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