Photo via the New Republic It's a widely held notion that politicians have long been in the pocket of Big Oil. And there's good reason for that perception: oil companies' huge campaign donations, vast lobbying power, and close ties to politicians have ensured that their taxes remain low , that hidden subsidies are around to provide extra funding, and that they receive preferential treatment in US energy policy. But there could be a new, ... View original post here: The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?
So there really isn't anything that deep to this image. It's just a (more or less) life-sized blue whale eye. And on the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society site you can educate yourself/be mesmerized/ waste some time for a while staring at it while the entire life-sized animal scrolls across your browser window. Believe me, it's way cooler than you might think:... Read more from the original source: Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can
published September 2, 2010 and has No Comments
Image courtesy of PACT. I love PACT underwear . Not only do they have a philanthropic twist -- past collections have supported non-profits like Oceana and Global Green USA -- but their design is playful and fun -- the way panties should be. Today, Pact unveiled their latest organic underwear collaboration with Creative Growth, an art program for persons ...
Read more...published September 1, 2010 and has No Comments
Images via Tina Sparkles Electronic clothing is something that continually fascinates some designers. From circuit board boxers to keyboard purses to blinking bicycling sweaters , there's just something about turning electronics into fashion. But Tina Sparkles does it w... Read the full story on TreeHugger Read more here: Computer Wire Dress by Tina Sparkles Makes Statement About e-Waste
Read more...published August 31, 2010 and has No Comments
Image via TreeHugger We've been covering eco-fashion denim brand Kuyichi since 2004 , when TreeHugger was still in its formative years. Founded in 2001, by international NGO Solidaridad , the sustainable brand -- and winner of our Best of Green Award for Non-U.S.--based Casual Brand -- has spread to more than 500 stores across Europe and now they have ...
Read more...published August 26, 2010 and has No Comments
Susan Cianciolo Fall 2010 Collection at New York Fashion Week. Credit: Emma Grady The countdown begins! New York Fashion Week's The GreenShows have released the lineup of ethical fashion designers showing their spring/summer 2011 collections on September 12-14. Last season, we brought you photos and video from the front row of the runway shows and this year we'll be ...
Read more...published August 24, 2010 and has No Comments
Image from laurenceking This little book is the answer for those of us who don't have a sewing machine, and keep meaning to buy one. It has 40 different sewing ideas for making new clothes out of old and accessorizing boring ones. Called DIY Fashion: Customize and Personalize , it's a guide to thrifty and quirky ideas that don't ...
Read more...published August 23, 2010 and has No Comments
Erica Corte Atelier necklace made with recycled zippers. Credit: Edwin Flores Argentinian-born designer Erica Corte, now based in New York City, crafts usually hard-looking materials into soft, feminine, and beautifully- handmade jewelry . At first glance, you'd never guess what they're made out of: recycled industrial hardware components, including nuts, bolts, cutter pins, zippers, silk cord, and fine silver ...
Read more...published August 23, 2010 and has No Comments
Wired computer labs work fine for kids. Photo by mikecogh via Flickr. Guest blogger Andrea Donsky is co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com . Wi-Fi is facing a lot of opposition from parents and teachers in Ontario. Last week, Lloyd Alter was critical of parents' claims that Wi-Fi may pose a health threat to students at elementary schools , ... Read the ...
Read more...published August 10, 2010 and has No Comments
Image courtesy of Real Jewels. Eco-friendly and philanthropic jewelry that looks good and aids Gulf Coast cleanup? Enter New York City-based Real Jewels . The makers of fine jewelry, from 100% recycled precious metals, fair trade stones, and conflict-free diamonds, have created the Save our Shores (SOS) collection comprised of a recycled sterling silver charm necklace and bracelet, featuring ...
Read more...published August 10, 2010 and has No Comments
Images from RHS Forget about playing Mozart when the baby is in the womb--start a school garden instead! A new report from the Royal Horticultural Society has found that when children work in school gardens they develop increased life skills, greater literacy and numeracy and are more responsive to the challenges of adult life. Sounds like we all need ...
Read more...published August 7, 2010 and has No Comments
Photo: Vogue Italia, courtesy of My Sister's Art When green jewelry designer Kathleen Nowak Tucci of My Sister's Art contacted us with the news that her recycled rubber jewelry made the cover of Vogue Italia I was thrilled; I'd seen her dramatic necklaces featured in Ecouterre and I am always happy when green fashion designers are recognized by mainstream ...
Read more...
Save the sea creatures! Handcraft your own natural specimens using these these simple patterns, some yarn and a crochet hook. View post: 8 Enchanting Sea Creatures You Can Crochet
A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
