Author: The GU team

Summer’s almost over. Soon, parents and kids everywhere will be heading out for their back-to-school shopping. Why not give Kids Konserve a try? Of course, their products are still in the production line as I write this, but perhaps by the middle or end of August, all their products will be available. They’re accepting pre-orders….

Have you heard about Nissan‘s ECO Pedal system? Check out their press release “World First ECO Pedal Helps Reduce Fuel Consumption – Nissan ECO Pedal system to be commercialized by 2009 –“. And look at the ECO Pedal meter on the left. Considering it seems impossible to give up on cars altogether, I suppose it’s…

Had enough of the Iraq war AND high oil prices? Join Consumers for Peace. Or just sign the petition to boycott ExxonMobil, Shell and BP, who have amassed record profits since the war began.

Climate Counts scores businesses from 0-100 on their eco-friendliness and commitment to reducing global warming. You can even download scorecards and a pocket guide from their website. Most recent rankings were released in May, with Nike coming out on top with a score of 82. Stonyfield Farm got 78, and IBM had 77. Google was…

Bad news? Skyrocketing gas prices. But there might be a silver lining, according to the Seventh Generation blog: Rising oil prices are creating an ideal economic climate for long-sought change. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, for example, Americans drove 1.4 billion fewer miles in April of 2008 than they did in the same…

If you thought that getting taking in your plastic bottles for recycling don’t really do any good, think again! GreenSmart takes these plastic bottles and processes them to create a super-sturdy type of fabric that is used to create their laptop sleeves, messenger bags, and totes!

The Better World Shopping Guide is a pocket guide for the environmentally responsible consumer. It grades companies from A to F, so you know which manufacturers you should buy products from. A second edition will be released on 01 October 2008.

Eco-Hound released their washable Pretty Pee Pads. It comes in two sizes: small (approximately 17″ x 20″) and large (approximately 25″ x 20″). As a dog owner, I’ve always thought disposable piddle pads were a waste after use – both ecological and financial. Along comes Pretty Pee Pads that has the potential to change things….

Subtle Concepts has some great ideas on their eco-friendly merchandise, and also makes an interesting statement on being green, reminding people that things don’t always have to be recycled in order to be considered green. If you’re planning on going camping soon, here are some outdoor gear you may be interested in checking out.

Going to the laundromat? Keep it green by bringing your own eco-friendly, concentrated detergent and fabric softener. Bring a book to read, puzzles to solve, music to listen to so you can hang out until your loads are finished instead of driving home. Use the double or triple load washers instead of the single-load ones…