We’ve previously written about the cool initiative taken on by several surf brands called Project BLUE. The initiative has brought together several big name brands who have all co-branded a limited edition product line, where a part of the proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation. Not only are Project BLUE’s… Read the rest
We truly respect Chris Jordan’s work, both because it carries an environmental and a social message. Jordan recently spent some time on Midway Atoll to document the real problems of the North Pacific Gyre. This photo gallery features some of that work.
NOTE: these pictures of dead albatross chicks are… Read the rest
Over 30 countries around the world grow industrial hemp, including big players like China and France. Multipurpose and versatile – hemp makes its way into everything from ice cream to paint to clothing – hemp could be called the wonder resource. In North America alone, the hemp industry accounts for… Read the rest
The non-profit One Laptop Per Child is dedicated to creating educational opportunities for children in the developing world by giving them access to a computer with creative software that encourages self-empowered learning. The idea is intriguing, and we’re excited about this pedal-powered version that would give children in places with… Read the rest
Hemp is not only an environmentally friendly business, but it’s also a lucrative one; the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) estimates the 2008 annual retail sales of all hemp products in North America to be about $360 million. In fact, the US has the largest market for hemp products in the… Read the rest
The Kaua‘i County Council decided on Wednesday to ban single-use plastic bags from local businesses on the island. Despite objections from the business community, the County Council voted 4-2 in favor of the ban, which will go into effect January 11, 2011 — the same day a similar ban will… Read the rest
Climate change is a real problem, and now it’s threatening some of our most beloved spaces. The Natural Resources Defense Council and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization released a report last week, National Parks In Peril: The Threats of Climate Disruption, identifying the 25 National Parks most threatened by climate… Read the rest
In Volume 4 Issue 3 of Wend, we devoted the Greenery section to progressive designs and companies in the bike world. A name that’s practically synonymous with eco-friendly bike designs is Craig Calfee, who built his first bamboo bike in 1996. Since then he has teamed up with Zambikes to… Read the rest
Sometimes the best way to get people to really think about the effects of their mass consumption that inevitably leads to a wasteful society, is to use trash in everyday designs, like this Temple of Trash. A temporary installation in Rotterdam, the temple was put together by SalzigDesign.
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Hopefully you are diligent about bringing your reusable bag wherever you go, but sometimes even the most environmentally conscious can be forgetful. So instead of feeling guilty because you were forced to get a plastic bag on your recent grocery shopping tour, here are five ways to turn that single-use… Read the rest
