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Stanker Boozbox - Upcycled Oil Barrel Bar

Oct 7, 2008
Innovative French designer, Francois Royer has done it again. The BoozBox embodies several concepts I can fully embrace, relaxing with a fine libation, recycling and offbeat out-of-the-mainstream design.

Cassette Wallet - Upcycling?

Sep 26, 2008
Italian designer Marcella Foschi has created these one-of-kind wallets out of old audio cassette tapes.

Flush Doggy - biodegradable poop bag

Nov 30, 1999
Prompted by a fan’s suggestion, I was compelled to check out Flush Doggy’s flushable dog poop wrap. When I’m strutting my stuff, who wants to leave a big carbon paw print, and smelly, unsightly trail?

PEVA shower curtains - nontoxic and PVC-free

Nov 30, 1999
The greatest danger in the shower these days may not be running into Anthony Perkins with a butcher knife, but your new vinyl shower curtain.

BETTER LIFE Great Green Giveaway

Nov 30, 1999
Looking for a better life? This Great Green Giveaway is sponsored by BETTER LIFE household cleaning products…better for people, better for the planet and better performing.

5 His and 5 Her Great Green Gifts under $50

Dec 4, 2009
It’s been a tough year, and like many of us, I’m looking to stretch my holiday dollars this season.  If you’re on a budget, but don’t want to disappoint, here are some cool gift ideas — all under $50, for the loved ones in your life.  So...

a mixed bag of green news

Dec 4, 2009
I think we just saw this with Tiger Woods…What Happens When a Gigantic Star Blows Up? – sciencedaily How do you spell “obfuscation”? Stolen Climate Change Emails Cause Ruckus in Congress – npr Stop burning the rainforest and start making...

a new player in small wind – WindTamer

Dec 3, 2009
Geneseo, NY-based wind turbine maker, WindTamer, has developed a new, small wind turbine that features a ducted rotor design which the company says will significantly outperform traditional open blade turbines.  Company field tests indicate that the...

Regional Best – 2 Great Green Giveaways

Dec 3, 2009
Here’s a cool way to shop for freshly made, gourmet food for the holidays.  2 lucky people will each receive a $25 Shopping Certificate to apply toward any purchases from RegionalBest.com by December 18, 2009. (Please note – this giveaway applies...

GE intros first truly incandescent-shaped CFL

Dec 3, 2009
Tired of retro-fitting your lamps to accomodate those spiral-shaped CFL bulbs?  Well GE has just announced the addition of traditional shaped CFL’s to its Energy Smart line of bulbs.  GE has developed miniature electronics that allowed them to put...


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