Category — Fashions

Going to the thrift store is green in and of itself!

Way back in 1989, I had no idea that when I was shopping at my local Sunshine Thrift I was actually saving the planet. What I really cared about was $2.00 jeans, but ultimately what I was doing was participating in a grand recycling scheme. People shop at thrift stores for all kinds of reasons - treasure hunters, budget conscious consumers and even professional shoppers alike can be spotted at any local Goodwill on a daily basis. My guess is that most of the people who frequent thrift stores aren’t thinking about eco-friendly products or organic cotton dresses…but that’s OK - because the very act of going to the thrift store is green in and of itself! [Read more →]

What could be cooler than a pair of handmade, painstakingly crafted, real wood (we’re talking sustainably harvested wood) sunglasses? Using the highest quality, eco-sustainable, exotic wood veneer, each pair is individually crafted with the most modern techniques combined with old world craftsmanship to insure all products adhere to the highest standards.

Check them out!

ASUS’s new Ecobook laptop looks like a pretty nifty way to lower your environmental costs as you surf the net.

The case for the Ecobook is covered in bamboo, but the real fun is found inside…all of the plastic in it is labeled and recyclable; it’s lined with cardboard; there are no paints, sprays or electroplating used on its components. It looks like it is designed to be easily taken apart for self-service and easy component upgrades. Anyone out there have one?