Meet Me at The Intersection of West Elm and Green
Date: August 14, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Food & Drink, Home Furnishings, The Home
Growing consumer awareness about the dangers of pesticides, which have been linked to birth defects, reproductive disorders and weaker immune systems, has led another big name in retail to invest in the health of our bodies and our planet. We recently celebrated when West Elm debuted a line of high-quality, certified organic home accessories for bed and bath. We were all admittedly quite taken with their color-block shower curtains, which come in three handsome color combinations and are reasonably priced at $49. Then we noticed that the vinyl liner was sold separately (in other words, totally unnecessary and icky). Nonetheless, their plush organic cotton towels and bath mats come in a bold selection of earthy solids and sexy prints and are made with non-toxic dyes. So, if you’re in the market for a housewarming gift or your towels and linens have outworn their wear, give your dollars a voice at West Elm, and hopefully they’ll just keep growing greener.
This PC is PC
Date: August 12, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
A typical desktop generates over 600 pounds of carbon each year. So if you’re in the market for a new computer, why not search for a better alternative? Dell’s new hybrid has been awarded gold label status by the hard-to-impress EPEAT (the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool), using a full 70 percent less fuel than its peers. Energy Star 4.0 compliant, this sweet and petite machine is available in a sleek, eco-chic bamboo cover. Packaging is 95 percent recyclable with printed materials a quarter its of competitors.
Snaps to Sony
Date: August 12, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Billions of batteries clog our landfills each year, leaching toxic chemicals into the earth. If you’re in the market to buy a new camera, you might want to try and hold out a little bit longer. Sony’s innovative ODO Twirl N Take requires only 15 seconds of hand-rolling to generate enough power to snap a shot. In prototype since December 2007, Sony has yet to schedule a release date.
Nestled in its own flowerpot, this lime-green beauty will use recycled plastics to further minimize its environmental impact. We’ll keep you posted on the release date, since these picture-perfect gadgets are sure to get snatched up in a flash!
Rubble, Rubble, Oil and Stubble
Date: August 10, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Holiday & Gift, Skin Care
While scruffy has its place, there’s no doubt, a clean-shaved man is simply irresistible. But it’s hard to find a line of skincare that steers clear of parabens, a preservative absorbed into the bloodstream and associated with a variety of health issues, ranging from weight gain to reproductive problems. Fortunately for me, I just discovered a line of paraben-free grooming products that delivers one of the smoothest shaves I’ve ever had! (more…)
We Can Run the World
Date: August 10, 2008 | Category: Fashion, Featured, Media, Men, Shoes, Travel & Leisure, Women
This may look like an ordinary sneaker, but it’s secretly conspiring to save the planet. Brooks’ BioMoGo has turned the traditional sneaker on its heel by creating a fully biodegradable midsole.
Eco-Chic Shopping Is So LA
Date: August 10, 2008 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Holiday & Gift, Jewelry, Women
This New Year I made a resolution not to expand my wardrobe or excessively drink green tea. To my husband’s surprise (not to mention my own), I’ve actually managed to uphold this pledge with only a few minor glitches (solely involving caffeine), that is up until my recent trip to LA.
So I’m retroactively amending my resolution as follows: “I will not buy NEW clothes - unless they are sustainable or drink green tea more than once a day - unless I’m totally exhausted.” With that said, I can now confess that I dropped by one of my favorite SoCal haunts last week–Decades Two–which features “almost new” designer clothes that have often been worn only once by celebrities and socialites (presumably because they cannot be photographed in the same item twice, heaven forbid). Suffice it to say that I did not leave empty-handed. The next day Torso Vintages had a glam trunk show at Chateau Marmont, where I picked up some glitzy 50’s gold belts. This inspired me to pull out a purple gown I hadn’t worn in five years, ‘cinching’ a hot retro-nouveau look.
Of course, when in LA, it’s impossible not to seek out the rockstar of sustainable fashion, Linda Loudermilk. On this trip, she wowed me with exquisite hemp silk suits, organic cotton tees, lyocel dresses and amazing jewelry (everyone keeps trying to turn on my recycled gold faucet necklace). The one thing that didn’t break the bank was a zebra-striped organic Rogan skirt that I found at Target for only eight bucks!
Once again, this proves that you do not have to sacrifice style to be eco-chic on any budget. As for my modified resolution, well, so far so good.
We’ve Got Your Boat Covered
Date: August 9, 2008 | Category: Travel & Leisure
Some call it an “oceanic” experience, that feeling of being one with nature. While recreational boating is not typically an eco-endeavor, it does lend itself to an appreciation of the great outdoors. But marine-lovers beware: That boat wash may contain phosphates and other toxic chemicals that could harm aquatic life (and eventually you). (more…)
Finally, Fab Fast Food!
Date: August 8, 2008 | Category: Featured, Food & Drink
After my recent Cafe Gratitude experience, I was almost reluctant to return to the opposite end of the food chain. But being that I am the ONLY burger fan in the ecofab crew and I happened to be spending the weekend in Portland, Oregon, I took on the tasty assignment of sampling the eats at Burgerville. (more…)
Orgasmic Organic
Date: August 8, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Bourbon Vanilla, Kashmir Cinnamon, Southern Butter Pecan, Julep Mint Chip: these gelato-style ice cream flavors from PJ Madison’s do their delectable names justice. Though free of all the nasty stuff that litters the ingredient lists of conventional cartons, we assure you, it’s full of all the richness and flavor that makes the pint a broken heart’s best friend. Gluten-free, Bovine Growth Hormone-free, certified kosher, high-fructose corn syrup-free and made from completely certified organic ingredients - introduce yourself to the upside of indulgence.
Sweets for the Sweet
Date: August 6, 2008 | Category: Food & Drink
Attention sugar-holics, help is on the way! Since the ecofab crew loathes self-deprivation, we typically subscribe to Oscar Wilde’s heard-earned wisdom: “The best way to overcome temptation is to yield to it.” (more…)
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