Back to School: An Ecofabulous Style Guide
Date: August 17, 2010 | Category: Guides
This guide is presented by KEEN.
The end of summer is always bittersweet. It’s tough to say goodbye to family road trips, warm August nights and lazy mornings. Still, there’s something magical about the commencement of a new school year. As we pencil another cycle of growth onto the wall, it’s hard to believe how much the world of sustainability has matured. We used to have to struggle to find earth-friendly school supplies. Now there are so many products, our biggest conundrum is to narrow it down to the items that we like best. Buoyed by the challenge, we’ve scoured the market to bring you our hand-curated list of the best in healthy, sustainable style for our kids and the planet.
Beauty & The Bike
Date: May 12, 2010 | Category: Guides
May is national bike month, so in honor of the hundreds of thousands of individuals making the trek in the rain or shine to show their commitment to a carbon-free lifestyle (a car with a solo driver releases a pound of CO2 per mile, by the way), we like to spotlight some of the top ecofabulous bike gear that’s available on the market. Each year we add to our growing guide in order to provide you with everything you need to get out there and get cruising! (more…)
The True Meaning of Green: Top St. Patty’s Day Picks
Date: March 3, 2010 | Category: Food & Drink, Guides, Holiday & Gift
An excuse to wear funny hats, dance in the streets, drink green beer and pinch all your co-workers! St. Patrick’s Day is a fantastic festive holiday, but one that also generates tons of waste (12 million greeting cards are sent each year!). This time around, fight green, drink green and dress green with our top ecofabulous picks that are high on fun and low on environmental impact. (more…)
Ecofabulous Lust List: The Valentine’s Day Guide
Date: February 3, 2010 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift
With Valentine’s Day sneaking up ever so quickly (we’re still recovering from the holidays!), the unmistakable feeling of love has hits the streets – and shopping malls across America. As you search for that perfect gift for your special someone, be conscious of the environmental impact your statement of love may be having on the earth. Here are our top picks for celebrating your sweetheart without sacrificing style or sustainability. (more…)
Be My Eco-Valentine: Top Cards for Your Love
Date: January 29, 2010 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift
The national day of love is right around the corner. When planning the ways you’ll profess your feelings (whether for a partner, parent or friend), make sure you’re also taking Mother E into consideration. Here’s a round-up of Valentine’s Day cards that beat true red, while holding steadfast to our stringent green criteria – but be forewarned, they’re not all mushy-gushy on the inside!
Top ecofabulous LBD’s under $150
Date: December 24, 2009 | Category: Guides
Get ready to ring in 2010 in one of these sexy little numbers! The cocktail uniform of choice, a little black dress is the eternal “go-to” item for a night out – it’s slimming and sophisticated and now… sustainable! Here are our choices for the top ecofabulous LBD’s under $150. Enjoy! (more…)
Say It Sans Paper – Top Seasonal Ecard Picks
Date: December 23, 2009 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift, Media
People often argue that being environmentally conscious requires more planning and preparation (we think it has more to do with knowing your options), but when it comes to sending sustainable holiday cards, the greenest option is the quickest, easiest, and also caters to the procrastinator! Here are some of the top picks for seasonal ecards: (more…)
Holiday Guide: Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
Date: December 15, 2009 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift
For those that have been more nice than naughty, these little gifts from Santa will reward good behavior without hurting the planet. (more…)
Eco Gift Guide: $25 and Under!
Date: December 11, 2009 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift
Buying green doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of green. For the budget conscious shopper these gifts pack in all the fun and style without the high price tag. (more…)
Eco Holiday Guide: Gift Wrapping
Date: December 10, 2009 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift
With as much as half of the 85 million tons of paper products used each year in America going to packaging, wrapping, and decorating consumer goods, this year, choose from the many stylish options of recycled and tree-free wrapping. Or if you’re feeling crafty, make your own wrap using old magazines – this way you can customize the design for the recipient, while cutting down on your use of new materials. (more…)
