recycled

The Sienna Mary Jane by Keen is the perfect hybrid blend of comfort, good looks and sustainable design for an active, environmentally conscious person.
It comes in five different colors and has an outsole made from natural rubber and cork, as well as a footbed comprised entirely of cork and… Read the rest

One of my favorite places to work, and even relax, is a good ol’ coffee shop. I love the smell of fresh coffee beans constantly being ground for espresso, and I revel in the sounds of cold milk being steamed to perfection and the normally incessant chatter of people, which… Read the rest

After you see these photos, you’ll agree that shipping container homes are the mansions of the future. Take the above home (aptly named the Ecopod), for example, which is made from a standard freight shipping container — It’s equipped with a solar-powered winch that opens and closes the heavy sliding… Read the rest

This morning, much like every other, I walked from my bedroom to my coffee maker without any detour. But unlike most mornings, today I had something unique — genuine East Hawaii coffee grounds that I picked up on my trip to Hilo, Hawaii, at the locally owned and operated Hilo… Read the rest

Have you ever thought about how much paint and dye it must take to color all … Read the restof the packaged food and beverages that are being produced and consumed on a daily basis? I’m going to make a bold assumption here by saying that like you, I haven’t either. Unfortunately, this

For me, paddling out into the ocean, rain or shine, incites a natural feeling of connectedness between me and Mother Earth. After all, unlike other nasty water sports that spew pollutants into her water, surfing is kind, gentle and inherently natural, right? Not exactly.
What many of us don’t realize… Read the rest

As the winter season rounds the corner, you’ll probably start taking a look at your gear closet/room/garage and thinking about what needs to be replaced. Unfortunately replacing your gear means getting rid of stuff, which inevitably means waste. But if you’re going through those used goods and find a pair… Read the rest

Being a staff full of bike lovers, we’re always on the lookout for cool bike related designs. Swiss company Tube has some cool looking stuff, all made from recycled bike inner tubes, including a lamp.

These should make you think twice about throwing away your bike tubes next time! Many… Read the rest

In our current age of eco-consciousness, where words like upcycling are becoming mainstream vocabulary, it’s no surprise that many companies are trying to make a buck off of turning something destined for the trash can into something more valuable. But this type of lucrative transformation isn’t just a creation of… Read the rest

In our current issue we devoted the Greenery section to footwear. We looked at all the ways shoe companies are working to make more sustainable footwear, from design to packaging.
Now that warm weather is upon us you’re probably on the lookout for sandals, and what better way to go… Read the rest