Launch of The Green Products Innovation Institute!
Date: May 21, 2010 | Category: Care, Lifestyle, Tech, Toys, ecoMan
Yesterday marked the dawning of a new era. At Google’s Mountain View campus business leaders, environmental activists and non-profits gathered for the eagerly awaited launch of the Green Products Innovation Institute, a non-profit organization based in California. GPII was created to bring about large-scale transformation in the things we make, based on Cradle to Cradle philosophies. (more…)
Because a Good Man is Hard to Find
Date: April 1, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Stores & Resources, ecoMan
With National Singles Awareness Day (couples may refer to Feb 14th as Valentine’s) in the not too distant past, we were thrilled to hear of the release of The Love Co., an online boyfriend recycling program. When a man has reached the end of his useful relationship life with you, simply create a profile and enter in his description (strengths, weaknesses, etc.) and he will be uploaded into a database where other women can reclaim him. Modeled after the popular Free-cycle Network, this no-fee transaction means you’re preventing old boyfriends from being sent to the landfill – the EPA lists this category as having one of the highest methane levels, for every boyfriend diverted, it’s the equivalent of 78 trees!
Eco Gift Guide: For the Man About Town
Date: December 3, 2009 | Category: Guides, Holiday & Gift, Stores & Resources, ecoMan
For the ecofabulous man in your life, make sure to shower him with gifts that are just as stylish as they are environmentally conscious. For most of the items selected, he’ll never be able to tell they’re eco-friendly – he’ll just be impressed at your fashionable finds! (more…)
Messenger in a Bottle: David de Rothschild
Date: October 2, 2009 | Category: Lifestyle, Media, Transport, Travel, ecoMan
Ecofab founder, Zem Joaquin, recently caught up with her good friend, David de Rothschild, to interview him for the Men We Love (and do we ever!) feature in Coco Eco Magazine. Read on to hear what the hunky bachelor is up to and learn about why he’s spending so much time with a pile of plastic bottles. (more…)
Eco-Beautiful, Hollywood Style
Date: June 19, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Makeup, Resources, Skin Care, Stores & Resources, ecoMan
There was a point in time when no one thought that “eco,” “beautiful,” “hollywood,” and “style” would ever appear in the same sentence. But alas, the time has come and Lina Hanson’s new book, Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness, has arrived chock full of insider tips and step-by-step guides to a variety of beauty looks – from “business chic” to “green carpet ready.” (more…)
The “Who’s Your Daddy?” Father’s Day Gift Guide
Date: June 16, 2009 | Category: Events, Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle, ecoMan
He’ll always be the number one man in your life… and the number one hardest person to shop for! Father’s Day is right around the corner so we’ve got your fail-proof guide to gifting for each type of Dad in town. (more…)
Pangea Has a Special Offer for ecofabulous Readers!
Date: December 8, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Holiday & Gift, Skin Care, ecoMan
Talk about quadruple bottom line… a product that creates a profit, allowing for fair wages, supports the planet and now is good for your bottom line! Pangea Organics has a great gift idea to let you in on the joy of doing good while smelling good. After two years in development, Pangea just released a series of holiday gift boxes that actually grow Spruce Trees. Pretty smart, right? The “Harmony” Holiday gift set is featured in this year’s ecofabulous Holiday Gift Guide. (more…)
Wear your Mission
Date: November 11, 2008 | Category: Accessories, Bags, Children, Clothing, Fashion, Men, Shoes, Women, ecoMan
Mission Playground has a cool and comfortable clothing line for men, women and kids, as well as flip flops, belts and bags – made of sustainable materials.
The forest loving Air Freshener tee made of 100 percent organic cotton, available in white or brown, is an ecofab fave. It retails for $24, but is on sale for $8. But if you are feeling extra generous, you might want to buy that special someone a Citizen’s Hoody which retails for $62.
Make it your mission to only invest in clothing that lasts long, looks good, and does good in the world!
Nike Kicks Waste to the Curb
Date: November 7, 2008 | Category: Featured, Shoes, Travel, ecoMan
If you partake in healthy leisure activities like walking, jogging or hiking, chances are you have at least one pair of worn out kicks lying around the house. Peek under the bed, dig into the back of the closet and prepare for a sneaker reincarnation, thanks to Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program.
When your sports shoes have lost their steam, bring them to a Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location. With about 300 locations around the world, finding one near you shouldn’t be difficult. Each individual can donate up to 10 pairs of shoes at a time – and they don’t have to be Nike’s - so ask your friends and family to hand over their old sneaks and donate them all at once. Or, if you are feeling inspired, start a group shoe drive at your school or office. (more…)
Fair Play
Date: November 4, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Toys, Travel, ecoMan
The concept of playing fair has just gone far beyond the court. With the Respect basketball you can smoke the competition and look out for the welfare of workers and the world we all live in.
With an eco-certified rubber exterior and interior, this basketball from Fair Trade Sports is the only enviro-ball capable of increasing your street cred. The all-weather, high-grip surface, which retails for $19.99, allows for year-round fair play. Check out the full line of equipment on their site that at times feels like a mystery game. With a small amount of effort you will dribble away with the prize.
