Doug Gunzelmann

Doug is in perpetual motion and a self-proclaimed adventure junkie, that has had a longtime love affair with the great outdoors. "I love being a part of the active world. The stuff that blows my hair back is adventure (all shapes and sizes), photography, mountaineering, Muay Thai, and seeing natural beauty in all its forms. The living earth is the framework on which I build my life and free time. My ideal trip would be BASE jumping at Sotano de Las Golandrinas in Mexico (closest I could come to skydiving through the jungle!). I work towards keeping it real, green, and healthy. "

Doug's articles:

Amazon Pilgrim, The Trans-Amazon Cycling Expedition

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

I, greenUPGRADER’s own Doug Gunzelmann, will be embarking on a cycling trip that will take me across Brazil through the heart of the Amazon Jungle. Originally the Transamazonica was built to open up the interior of the Amazon for settlment. The project was left infinished a few years after construction began in 1973. By returning [...]

Daniel Beltra’s New Photos Show Amazon’s Glory and Destruction

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Daniel Beltra, a Spanish photographer, is traveling the world to capture the world’s three major rainforest regions. We have some of his amazing shots from the first leg of the trip… the Amazon! From cattle men in the deforested Mato Grasso region of Brazil to smiling native Indian children pointing down the barrel of his [...]

Nau Eco Friendly Active Wear

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

I love some of the looks Nau is producing with their “Beauty, performance, sustainability” mantra. The ability to find a piece of high tech outerwear that is functional, stylish, and sustainable is quite refreshing. It’s also nice to wear eco friendly gear that has a finer appeal than their non-sustainable competition!

Swiss CODE-X Solar Luxury Yacht - Green?

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

At the very least entertaining, the Code-X Yacht is touted as a uber highend and environmentally friendly motor cruiser. It is propelled by either twin solar powered electric engines, driving this razor sharp machine 9 knots through the water, or the slightly less eco-friendly twin Ilmor marine combustion engines pumping out 790hp a piece for a top speed of 80 knots. That is quite some fossil fuel burning mayhem for a company that claims to develop “products with maximum exclusivity that use renewable energy sources.”

Kale the Kauzbot Raises Money for Arbor Day Foundation

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Kauzbots are stuffed robot dolls that benefit various “Kauzes” from their sale. Although they are from new materials, 10% of the retail value goes to positive programs that directly benefit our planet. Karrisa, Kalvin, Kale, and Kruz are just a few of the cute front men/dolls for organizations like The Arbor Day Foundation, LifeWater International, [...]

Last Minute Mother’s Day Green Gift Guide

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The clock is ticking away to Mother’s Day and you are empty handed! Don’t worry, we have a few ideas that can get you out of this jam and save you from looking like the rotten egg of the family.

Element’s Power to the Planet Collection

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

They’re on my feet this very second and I am pretty pumped about it. They’re totally comfortable, dope looking, made from bamboo, and durable. Wear them this Earth Day, April 22nd, for Element’s Pick Up the Park 2009 Campaign.

Earth Day Primer: Some Fun Facts

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Earth Day 2009 will be here in a few days and to get you ready we’ve compiled some fun facts, anecdotes, and tidbits!

Earth Hour 2009 Vote: Earth Vs Global Warming

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Earth hour traces its origin back to Sydney Australia in 2007 (Earth Hour already happened there by the time you read this!) when businesses and residents turned off their lights for one hour to make a statement about energy use and global warming. Today is your chance to vote for Earth by [...]

Mio For Target - Environmentally Responsible Outdoor Living Products

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The Salm brothers, Isaac and Jaime, of Mio Design have become strange bedfellows with none other than corporate giant Target. Mio emphasises “environmentally and socially progressive design” and hope to promote their ideas and accomplishments through Target.

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