Tag Archives: earth day

Crave: Wallpaper That Adds Ambiance And Eco-Friendliness To Your Abode

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 23, 2008 //

Ninety-percent of the reason I want to own a house someday is so I can wallpaper every room in a different pattern. WalnutWallpaper.com sells wallpaper that is made from non-toxic materials such as water-based ink and untreated papers (no chemical waterproofing of any kind), not to mention wallpaper with some of the coolest and hard to find patterns I have ever seen. Designers include Allegra Hicks, Geoff McFetridge, and Neisha Crosland. After the jump are squares of a few of my faves. [WalnutWallpaper.com via EcoSalon.com] Keep reading »

The Daily Hotness: Colin Beavan

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 23, 2008 //

Colin Beavan, his wife, and their young daughter have spent the last year trying to lead a no carbon impact lifestyle in New York City, blogging about the experience on “No Impact Man”. The experiment included, among other things, producing no trash except for what went into a compost, purchasing no goods except for food grown within a 250-mile radius, using no carbon-based transportation (very tough in NYC!), and using no paper products, including toilet paper. Colin was on The Colbert Report earlier this month explaining just how fun this experience has been. A book based on the blog will be released in 2009, which Colin promises, “will be printed and produced in some, yet to be determined, sustainable way.” Keep reading »

Do It Better (For The Environment)

Catherine StrawnApril 22, 2008 //

Today is Earth Day, so we asked the ladies at Babeland how to have a sex life that will make you and the planet happy.

  • Use rechargeable toys. The days of AA batteries are over. Rechargeable toys are at full capacity in an hour or two and can last for two to four hours of use. If you do use batteries, recycle them. (Babeland will even recycle them for you, just bring the batteries to one their stores.)

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    Slideshow: Eco-Friendly Fashion That Isn’t Fugly

    Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 22, 2008 //

    Eight items that prove eco-friendly clothing doesn’t have to be the kind of stuff you’d wear to play hacky-sack after smoking a doobie. Haha, I just said doobie. (Click the images for more info!) Keep reading »

    Crave: A Necklace That Even An Elephant Would Love

    Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 22, 2008 //

    Isn’t this necklace pretty? It’s made from orange tagua which is a vegetable alternative to ivory. Beautiful and yet it doesn’t eff with elephants! Happy Earth Day! [$200, GreenWithGlamour.com] Keep reading »

    Crave: An Eco-Friendly, Yet Threatening Hoodie

    Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 21, 2008 //

    Happy Earth Day, a day early! [$155, Katherine E. Hamnett]
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    Slideshow: Green-Hearted Guys

    Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 21, 2008 //

    These guys were already good-looking, but the fact that they don’t thumb their nose at the environment makes them friggin’ sexy. Keep reading »

    Crave: Look At The World Through Eco-Colored Glasses

    Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 21, 2008 //

    These sunglasses from eco-brand iWood (which also makes jewelry) are made from eco-sustainable, exotic wood veneer. They aren’t cheap ($370 per pair) but neither are those Mother Earth-hating D&Gs on your face! [iWood Eco Design] Keep reading »

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