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Review: Green Kid Crafts' Craft Box Subscription

Review: Green Kid Crafts’ Craft Box Subscription

By Becky Striepe on June 20, 2012

I don’t have any kids, but I do have a soft spot for kid-oriented crafts. Maybe it’s that my mom is a preschool teacher or maybe it’s that my inner crafty child never grew up. Whatever the reason, I love kid crafts!

Category: DIY, Shopping+Services | Tags: crafts, green kid crafts, kid crafts, materials, sustainability

Grow Your Own...Bamboo Bicycle?

Grow Your Own…Bamboo Bicycle?

By Becky Striepe on August 17, 2011

Alexander Vittouris created the Ajiro’s using bamboo, which he molded into shape. Bamboo is very strong, making this a durable bike as well as a beautiful one.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation, Nature & Science | Tags: bamboo, bamboo bicycle, bicycles, bikes, sustainability

Is Recycled Paper the Greenest Option?

Is Recycled Paper the Greenest Option?

By Becky Striepe on January 24, 2011

Do you ever have one of those moments where something you were 100% sure was true turns out to be…not necessarily so true? I had this happen to me just the other day when I was reading about how recycled office paper might not be the most eco-friendly choice.

Category: Living, Office+Business | Tags: business, office paper, paper, recycled paper, sustainability, sustainable business

Sustainable Plastic Grown from Mushrooms

Sustainable Plastic Grown from Mushrooms

By Becky Striepe on November 2, 2010

We love alternatives to petroleum-based plastics around here. Not too long ago ago, we talked about plastic innovations. Product designer Eben Bayer is now talking about yet another potential game changer: mushroom plastic.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: compostable, mushrooms, plastic, reducing waste, sustainability, upcycling, waste

Safety is Key to True Walkability

Safety is Key to True Walkability

By Becky Striepe on August 24, 2010

We can talk about urban density, city planning, and walkability all we want. If folks don’t feel safe, it’s going to be much harder to get them out of their cars.

Category: Cars+Tranportation, News+Opinion | Tags: alternative transportation, safety, sustainability, transportation, walkability, walking

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