Author: The GU team
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Going plastic bag-free
My mother and I went on a quick trip to Antipolo City the other day to buy the usual goodies: suman, kalamay, and cashew nuts. To our surprise, the seller wrapped our purchases in old newspaper pages. It looks like the city really is taking its plastic bag ban seriously, so well done, Antipolo. #…
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Good green things
Photo by Jackerbie/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Vertical gardens will soon be sprouting in Singapore. The ‘supertrees’ will feature thousands of plants, serve as a source of solar power, and also collect rainwater. Matevz Lenarcic has completed his flight around the world! He reports that the flight had almost no problems, and that he was able to…
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Phillips’ award-winning light bulb on sale this Sunday
We’ve all heard about how the right light bulb can slash our power bills and energy use. It looks like the right light bulb is finally here. This bulb created by Phillips won the L Prize, a contest launched by the U.S. Congress in 2007 to replace the standard “incandescent” 60-watt bulb. The light bulb…
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H&M unveils its collection of eco-friendly dresses
H&M has come out with its collection of eco-friendly gowns and dresses. The line is called the Exclusive Glamour Collection, and features dresses made of hemp, organic cotton, and recycled polyester. It’s definitely a great way to take the concept of eco-friendly fashion even further, showing all of us that it’s not only shirts, tops,…
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SM faces a firestorm of criticism over cut trees in Baguio City
When plans for SM City Baguio were unveiled around 10 years ago, people were naturally offended by the idea. SM malls are known for being large sprawling structures, and one can imagine how out of place a mall would be in Baguio City. Despite criticism and protest, the plans pushed through, and today, SM stands…