Elsewhere In the Ecosphere
Date: September 3, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Media
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green
From Turbines to Windstalks, the latest in Wind Technology
New Study Weighs in on Organic Vs Conventional Debate
Smart Wheel Makes Cycling Easier
EPA to Issue More Rules in Climate Fight
Boxing Day
Date: September 3, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
As eBay’s Eco Lifestyle Expert, we often hear ecofabulous founder Zem Joaquin spreading the good news of buying vintage or pre-owned. We’ve always known it was eco-friendly to reuse and purchase products that are already in existence rather than using virgin resources, but it’s surprising when you take a closer look and evaluate how good it really is. According to the calculations done by Cooler Inc., commissioned by The eBay Green Team, buying a pre-loved silk dress saves 95% of the CO2 needed to make a new one! Choosing a pre-loved sweater saves the energy equivalent of 68 loads of laundry, and choosing new-to-you leather shoes saves more energy than an average household uses in a day (watch Zem discuss this further in a recent video). But now, The eBay Green Team’s got another green initiative up their organic cotton sleeve: simple green shipping. (more…)
Tiny Tunes
Date: August 26, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech, Travel
Big boomboxes on your shoulder are out, and iPod’s are all the rage, we get it. But there’s something nostalgic about having a portable radio, so when we stumbled across this tiny tune player from the incredible AREAWARE designers, we were sold. Made of sustainably harvested wood that helps support a farming village in Indonesia, a new tree is planted for each one used in production. At $150 it’s a bit spendy for its size (4 x 5.25 x 3.5 inches) but rest assured it’s built to last. Oil the uncoated surface with a natural finish like beeswax or tung oil periodically.
Swirl Under the Stars
Date: August 26, 2010 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel
We’re not saying your a wino, just that you like to enjoy a nice glass wherever and whenever you want it. And there’s nothing more unladylike than slurping straight from the bottle! Solution: govino, the go anywhere wine glass. (more…)
Think Outside the (Picnic) Box
Date: August 24, 2010 | Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Travel
As late summer blends into the beginning of fall, it’s time to head outside for those last few weekends of sunlit fun (unless you’re in SF – we’re just crossing our fingers waiting for the Indian Summer to begin!). The best way to ward off those oncoming gloomy weather blues? A parkside picnic for two. (more…)
Dedicate Time to De-Grease
Date: August 19, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle, Stores & Resources
Most of us understand the correlation between oil and cars – transportation accounts for 40 percent of our petroleum consumption. What many of us are not as conscious of is the amount of oil-based products we use every day. Nearly 10 percent of U.S. petroleum is used to make plastic products alone, which equates to approximately 2 million barrels a day! That’s why the entire ecofabulous team is excited about participating in The Weekend Without Oil, coming up on August 21st-22nd. Check out the Weekend Without Oil PSA below featuring the cast of MTV’s The Buried Life, sign the pledge and then read up on all the great alternatives we’ve picked – petroleum-free products that are just as stylish as they are sustainable. (more…)
Eco-Event: A Common Green
Date: August 18, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Next week, on August 26th, the Bay Area’s leading nonprofits, foundations, and businesses will have a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face during a lively and inspiring event. Join ecofabulous’ Zem Joaquin and Jared Blumenfeld, EPA Director for the Pacific-Southwest, for A Common Green. (more…)
You’re Invited: Levi’s Care to Air Winner Unveiling
Date: August 10, 2010 | Category: Events, Lifestyle
Calling all San Franciscan ecofab readers! Join the ecofabulous team next Monday, August 16th for a long lunch break at the super cool Levi’s® Workshop space on Valencia (if you haven’t been by yet, it’s a pretty cool spot with a variety of events focused on creation, inspiration, and collaboration). (more…)
Knock on Wood (+ WEEKLY GIVEAWAY)
Date: August 10, 2010 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
In the growing category we fondly refer to as “tech protection,” we’re pleased to share the latest in eco-friendly options for your iPad: the Vers sustainable wood Shellcase. (more…)
Nutty about Granola
Date: July 23, 2010 | Category: Food, Food & Drink, Kitchen, Lifestyle
Wholesome and delicious? It’s no wonder we had a line out the door of our 2010 MODERN LIVING Showhouse at Dwell on Design. People came for the stylish interiors and stayed long after the private tour to nibble on granola bars from Nature’s Path. (more…)
