Tap'd NY

Posted on September 12, 2008 Under Eco

We all drink bottled water. We don't want to, we know that it's bad for the environment, we understand that Poland Springs is neither from Poland nor from springs -- but when it's hot out and we're running to the…

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Lovegrove & Repucci: Greenaid

Posted on September 12, 2008 Under Eco

We all know disposable shopping bags make waste, but what's the alternative when you see something you've got to have and your earth-friendly tote bag is sitting at home? Makers of chic wares Lovegrove & Respucci have an answer that's…

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Saving The World With Ditto Hangers

Posted on September 8, 2008 Under Eco

It's estimated that 8-10 billion un-recyclable plastic and wire hangers are wasted every year, and they end up clogging our landfills, requiring more than 1,000 years to break down. Kind of a big deal, that's like 4.6 Empire State Buildings…

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Project7

Posted on September 5, 2008 Under Eco

Let's be straight, buying a bottle of water is much easier than donating some money to a charity of a worthy cause. The people at Project7 hope to bridge the gap by selling you bottled water. The company uses its…

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Fred Terral x ____ The Planet

Posted on September 4, 2008 Under Eco

We aren't telling you what the blank stands for and neither is Fred Terral, the designer of this great new print "____ The Planet." The idea is that you have to make that decision, rather your actions make the decision.…

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Wend Magazine

Posted on August 25, 2008 Under Eco

Even if you don't travel a lot, you're probably already familiar with the following stereotypical image of an eco-conscious traveler: Birkenstocks on calloused feet, an unruly mane and facial hair, reeking of patchouli, and vegetarian. I swear on my mother's…

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Blightster: Self-Contained Lamp

Posted on August 22, 2008 Under Eco

We're all looking for ways to be more green. And one of those great ways is by reusing objects that we often throw away. For instance, our friend recently turned us on to reusing plastic take out containers as tupperware,…

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Green Houses for the People

Posted on August 15, 2008 Under Eco

Good design shouldn't cost a fortune. The problem is, when homes are custom-designed by architects, instead of pumped out like widgets on an assembly line, they are often too expensive for the average home buyer. In this article on Treehugger,…

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Concourse E

Posted on August 15, 2008 Under Eco

Just because it's green doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. Even mold is beautiful to some people (they're called biologists). That's also the belief of Concourse E, an Atlanta-area firm that builds single homes and townhouses that not only incorporate…

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SinoSteel International Plaza

Posted on August 8, 2008 Under Eco

The Beijing skyline will be the subject of many establishing shots during this summer's Olympics, but in the years to come all eyes might shift towards Tianjin. BoHai Bay in China's third largest urban area will be the future home…

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