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  • Biking green with Bambike

    Riding a bike instead of driving is certainly one way to live a more eco-friendly life. You can make things even greener if you’re riding an eco-friendly bike, though. Bambike (Bamb EcoLogical Technology Inc.) offers a number of bicycles made out of bamboo and feature a rattan seat. The bikes are handmade by people who…

  • Jessica Alba launches Honest.com

    Actress Jessica Alba has a new role: founder of The Honest Company, which came about out a desire to find safe, healthful, eco-friendly baby products for her kids. The Honest Company also makes sure to give back to organizations concerned with health and social issues and for this year, they are teaming up with Baby2Baby,…

  • The good green days of yore

    This particular blog post has been shared by a few people on my Facebook news feed. Simply put, it’s someone hitting back at the cashier who told him or her that the older generation didn’t do enough for the environment when they were younger, and the person who wrote this rattled off all the ways…

  • Recycled bottles can create a dream home

    In El Salvador, a couple, Prudencio Amaya, 102, and Maria Ponce, 78, decided that not having enough money to build a home won’t stop them from having their dream house. Their home, called “La Casita Encantada” or “The Enchanted Cottage,” has drawn attention for its clever use of recycled bottles as building material. Prudencio and…

  • Slovenian biologist embarks on a green flight

    Matevz Lenarcic, a Slovenian biologist and environmentalist, has a pretty interesting project this year: fly around the world in the lightest plane while using up the least amount of fuel. His aircraft, a Virus-SW914, weighs only 640 lbs. While he’s up in the air, the plane will record levels of black carbon, and Lenarcic will…

  • Good, wholesome products for your pups

    If you’re trying to make a switch to organic products, there’s no reason why you should leave your dog out of your efforts. The Welcome Mutt gives you a chance to shop for healthful, eco-friendly products for your dog. Organic treats are available here, as well as biodegradable poop bags, organic toys and shampoos, and…

  • Eco-fashion predictions for 2012

    Happy new year, everybody! With 2012 just getting started, you can expect that people are weighing in on what will be fresh, hot, and new for the year. Even the eco-fashion world is coming out with its own predictions for the year. Ecouterre has all the details in its feature entitled “22 Eco-Fashion Predictions for…

  • Livia Firth teams up with Yooxygen

    Livia Firth teams up with Yooxygen

    Colin and Livia Firth have long been known to be advocates for the environment, and Livia, who is known for wearing some amazing upcycled outfits on the red carpet, is taking yet another green step by working on a clothing line with Yooxygen. The brand is known for collaborating with designers and other brands, and…

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