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  • Gucci launches the Sustainable Soles line

  • Solar-powered lights light up Manila tunnel

    And in more news about solar-powered lights in the Philippines: Boni Tunnel in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila received an upgrade for its lights, being replaced with solar-powered LED lights. Philippine government offices collaborated with the Asian Development Bank, PNOC Renewables Corporation, and Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc. to bring the project to life. Read more…

  • Solar-powered streetlights in Pampanga

  • Something cute: Zombie Repellant Soy Candle

    Etsy seller Bubble and Geek is selling candles to thrill fans of Portal, Doctor Who, and Plants vs. Zombies! The candle shown on the left is dubbed the Zombie Repellant candle. Not only could it chase away zombies, it’s also an eco-responsible candle featuring a lead-free cotton wick, renewable soy wax made from soybeans grown…

  • Mmm, organic carrot cupcakes

    The last time I checked, red velvet cupcakes are still the reigning kings of cupcakes in terms of popularity. While I do love me some red velvet anything, I’m a bigger fan of carrot cupcakes. I still marvel at how good carrot cupcakes (and cakes!) taste, to think I found the concept very strange when…

  • Join Stonyfield’s The Great Food Find!

    Knowing where your food comes from, how it’s made, and what’s in it is definitely important these days, since that will allow you to live a healthier life. As part of its ‘Know Your Food’ campaign, Stonyfield has launched an online food hunt that will take you to various websites in search of food products…

  • Eco-friendly trikes in the Philippines

    Here’s a CNN feature on eco-friendly trikes here in the Philippines. The trikes are currently operating in a limited part of Metro Manila, but I personally love the look and idea, and I hope the e-trike program will be implemented more widely in the near future. I like the approach they used to promote the…

  • Alicia Silverstone teams up with Juice Beauty

    Alicia Silverstone’s dedication to a healthy lifestyle is no secret, and she’s taking it even further by teaming up with skin care and cosmetics company Juice Beauty. The company pledges to provide effective organic products, to support local farmers, and to keep sustainability in every aspect of its business and operations, so you can see…

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