Author: The GU team
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Matthew Morrison hosts DASANI Plant Model Fashion Show on Earth Day
For Earth Day, Glee‘s Matthew Morrison played host to the DASANI Plant Model Fashion Show, which was held at The Grove in Los Angeles and featured outfits–all made from 100 percent plant–by Yotam Solomon. Apart from being a fashion show and a celebration of Solomon’s work, the event also launched the new DASANI Plant Bottle…
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Green yoga mats
After not having done yoga for nearly two years, I finally returned to it last month and firmly decided to pursue it seriously this time around. I’m currently using the mat I bought two years ago since it’s still pretty serviceable, although bits of it are already breaking off, so I’m looking around for a…
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Dasani’s and Odwalla’s new PlantBottle packaging unveiled
The Coca-Cola Company unveiled their brand-new PlantBottle packaging, “the first-ever fully recyclable plastic beverage bottle produced using plants”, for Dasani water and Odwalla juice. What is PlantBottle packaging? PlantBottle packaging is 100 percent recyclable packaging that combines petroleum-based materials with up to 30% plant-based materials, specifically 100% renewable sugarcane-based ethanol from Brazil. “Traditional PET bottles…
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Eco-friendly jail in the Philippines
Ever heard of an eco-friendly jail? Yeah, me too. So imagine my surprise when I read this article, “Eco-friendly jail uses biogas to cook, bake“. It’s actually a pretty good idea all around.
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A new take on paintball
I’ve never played paintball myself, but it has always both intrigued and scared me–I hear it hurts to get hit. If you’ve been wondering how safe the paint for paintball is, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s being given a new, planet-friendly spin. Extreme Paintball 101 is offering eco-friendly paintball which you can safely…
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Teaching your kids about going green
It’s always best to start early with your kids if you want them to grow up to be respectful of the environment and knowledgeable in the various ways they can help protect the planet. Naturally, the most important thing is for you to lead by example. A few extra resources also won’t hurt. OnlineClasses.org has…
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Simple green living tips
Today, we’re featuring a guest post written by Krista Peterson, a graduate from the University of Central Florida and a writer with a strong interest in the green movement. Let’s be honest. Putting food on the table and keeping your home from falling apart can be hard work. Even vacation planning can be stressful. Now,…
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Sleek, sustainable headphones
A lot of people nowadays walk around listening to music, and if you do this too, you might as well use eco-friendly headphones. This particular pair by Ashcraft Design is made using recycled and sustainable materials, from the wood recycled from old guitars, to the leather that came from old clothes, to reclaimed aluminum.
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LED = deadly?
Small LED bulbs that are promoted as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional light bulbs contain high levels of lead, arsenic and a dozen other potentially hazardous substances that have been linked to various cancers, a new American study shows. Read more. Huh. So is there no way for consumers to win at all?
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The Naupad
There are always a lot of accessories that come out for practically every Apple product released, and some of them can be pretty brilliant too, like this case for the iPad, called the Nau iPad Stash ($75). It’s made from 100% recycled wool felt, and has enough compartments to suit your needs while still keeping…