ThredUP Online Clothing Swap

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Let’s be honest here for a minute. We’ve all got some things in our closets that we haven’t worn in years. Maybe it’s that pair of jeans that we’re hoping to one day fit back into. Maybe it’s a top that’s great in theory but just doesn’t seem to go with anything. [...]

Wine in a box : the Eco-oenophile’s Dilemma

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Samantha Tackeff .

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Last week, I took advantage of my part time status as a food blogger (here and here), to attend a FoodBuzz Community Table dinner at Spruce in San Francsico’s Presidio neighborhood, sponsored by Black Box Wines. I’ve been dying to patronize Spruce since trying Chef Mark Sullivan’s most blissful carrot soup at the Taste of [...]

Recycled Cardboard Speakers by Origaudio

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Tim Hurst .

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Everyone travels with their music these days. Those white iPod earbuds are about as ubiquitous as the ears they are supposed to stay in. The problem is that sometimes you don’t want to be encumbered by headphones and wires or you might want to share your music with a friend or co-worker — and that’s when [...]

What a 44 Year-Old Toaster Can Teach Us About Sustainable Design

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Tim Hurst .

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How $2 bought me one of the best appliances I own
I like my toast. I’m one of those people that believes bread simply tastes and performs a better when thoroughly warmed and a little crispy on the outside. So you can imagine my consternation when my toaster recently stopped working. It’s not that the toaster [...]

We Add Up’s Climate Action Giveaway and Call to Action

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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We Add Up, the global marketing campaign to raise awareness about climate change, has teamed up with non profits like 350.org and 1Sky to put together the ‘World’s Biggest Green Sweepstakes.’
The sweepstakes started during Climate Week, the last week in September. Folks can enter until December 7, when they’ll have a random drawing for [...]

Slow Food For Busy People

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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When some folks hear the term Slow Food, they think of elaborate, healthy, home made meals prepared from scratch that evening and enjoyed with friends and family. It’s a pretty idyllic picture, and maybe a bit unrealistic for the day to day. With just a little bit of planning, though, I really do [...]

White House to LEED by Sustainable Example

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Beth Buczynski .

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For years environmental advocates have yearned for an ally in the White House. It’s all well and good to tell the rest of the world that they have to live more sustainably, but what about leading by example? Not since the days of Jimmy Carter and the solar panels has 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue truly been [...]

Naturally Sustainable Packaging: Sasa-dango

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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Talk about sustainable packaging… These Sasa-dangos (mochi pounded rice balls filled with red bean paste and seasoned with mugwort) are wrapped in bamboo leaves and bound with a vine. You steam it inside the bamboo grass wrap then unwrap and eat. Simple, functional, beautiful and tasty.

Handy Guide to Essential Oils

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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Whether you’re making your own deodorant, bath products, or home made cleaning supplies, essential oils are…well…essential! Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe that called for “your favorite essential oil” and been a little stumped? Never fear! Here are some common essential oils that home brewed recipes call for and their properties.

Vegan MOFO III is Coming - Let’s Talk Food!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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October is the third Vegan Month of Food (Vegan MOFO)! Vegan superstar Isa Chandra Moskowitz started the tradition three years ago as the vegan community’s answer to NANOWRIMO. For the month of October, food bloggers all over the internet are going to be talking about vegan eats.