Archive for June, 2008
If you’re in Portland this weekend, you might want to check out the Cycle Seen benefit auction for Bikes to Rwanda being held at the Division Stumptown. The silent art auction will feature photography of Portland’s bike culture. Proceeds will go to Bikes to Rwanda, a non-profit that assists coffee… Read the rest
When Nau announced that it was shutting down shop, everyone from the eco-friendly to the fashionistas were sad to see the socially and environmentally responsible company go. But don’t go shedding tears for fashionable and eco-friendly clothing just yet. Today Horny Toad, a like-minded entrepreneurial company based in Santa Barbara,… Read the rest
What’s cooler and more eco-friendly than riding a bike? Riding a cardboard bike. It doesn’t exist yet, but Phil Bridge, a Sheffield Hallam student, designed the cardboard set of two wheels that went on display this week. OK, so the whole thing isn’t made of cardboard, but the wheels and… Read the rest
Although I am not sure if there actually is a true definition of what is “green” or not, Germany has managed to pick up the prize for being the greenest country in the world. In this case, the definition is based on energy use for 2007; Germany cut its use… Read the rest
In an outdoor enthusiast state like Colorado, it’s no surprise that independent pack company Osprey believes in protecting the environment. For eight years the company has been sewing labels listing the Leave No Trace Principles into their packs in order to remind travelers how to respect the environment while on… Read the rest
To help out with the relief efforts in China after last month’s devastating earthquake, leading mountaineering equipment and clothing company Mountain Hardwear has donated 628 two-person and three-person tents.
“We feel a strong need to help the Chinese people whom we have relied upon for production over the years as… Read the rest
There’s a new site to add to your list of daily RSS feeds. The #1 blog on the web the Huffington Post has officially launched their Huffington Post Green site, meaning that green news and opinion has basically gone mainstream. Today’s headlines? “Energy Costs Force Southerners to Change Ways” and… Read the rest
A couple of months ago I posted about the French climber Alain Robert who scaled a building in Sao Paolo. Yesterday he took on the 52-story New York Times building. The man’s not just hardcore, he says his climbing is an attempt to raise awareness for global warming. As part… Read the rest
This ad was commissioned by the Government of Catalunya to raise environmental awareness and help keep the neighboring Mediterranean clean.
“All around the world 8 million tons of waste reach the sea every day. All this refuse is generated by human activity. This non-recyclable rubbish is thrown into the toilet,… Read the rest
With gas prices at an all-time high, talk of alternative fuels is on the uprise. Last week the International Herald Tribune… Read the rest ran an interesting article on the use of biogas in Sweden. That’s right, the Scandinavian country known for meatballs, ABBA and gorgeous blonds is on the forefront of turning
