Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
Greener gardening at Chelsea
From boosting biodiversity to gardens that are helping to tackle climate change, this year’s Chelsea Flower Show will be green in more ways than one. Rebecca Campbell went behind the scenes
How rhino horn poaching fuels criminal gangs in UK and Europe
Rhino poaching hits record high as criminal gangs target museums and exhibitions in UK and Europe to cash in on lucrative trade
Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Chile’s Coast
SANTIAGO, Chile -- A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake's epicenter was 336 miles (542 kilometers) west-southwest of Castro, Los Lagos. It struck Thursday evening local time off the coast of the Aysen region and at depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers).
Aysen Gov. Continue reading
Simple Swing Makes Any City Spot a Playground
A minimalist, easy to setup swing lets you have more fun anywhere you go.
Posted in design
Leave a comment
Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei has a New Work Made out of Old Chinese Temples
This brave and controversial artist has a new piece in Washington that is a statement about destruction and the state.New App Brings Global Extreme Weather Events to Your iPad: Xweather
A dynamic app combining an Earth browser with multimedia resources brings near-realtime updates on Earth-changing events
Posted in technology
Leave a comment
This Chocolate Beet Cake is Delicious
From the Mystery Ingredient files, nobody would ever guess that this lip-smacking cake includes a healthy dose of root vegetables.Hand-Sculpted "Brick Biotopes" Turn Brick Walls Into Wildlife Habitats (Video)
Two designers show how new habitats for endangered birds can be made in the standard brick wall, using low-tech techniques.
Posted in design
Leave a comment
Sugar Shout Out: Retro Ideas For Your Big Day
- Sweet '50s-inspired wedding ideas
- Brands and products curly-haired girls should know about
- CelebStyle: See how celebs pair their LWDs with black shoes
- Hot stationery trends to look out for this Summer
- Gifts any graduate will appreciate
- How much do you know about cocker spaniels?
- Make a splash in Gap's supercute swim collection
- Creative sides for a late-Spring BBQ Continue reading
Posted in Sugar Shout Out
Leave a comment
Stunning Finnish Micro-Cabin Built For Just $10,500!
Read the rest of Stunning Finnish Micro-Cabin Built For Just $10,500!
Permalink |
Add to
del.icio.us |
digg
Post tags: affordable housing, eco design, finland architecture, green architecture, microcabin, robin falck, self build house, sustainable design