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If you’re feeling guilty about your pooch’s negative impact on the environment, consider offsetting Fido’s carbon paw print by getting him a recycled rope leash from Krebs Recycle. The leash is actually not much more than a climbing rope in its (almost) original form — the ropes are taken from… Read the rest

The above earrings once belonged to a computer, where they served as the surface acoustic wave dual-port resonators. Now, they’re most likely being worn by someone, somewhere in the world. The company Periwinkle Dzyns is making a statement and… Read the rest saving the environment one pair of earrings at a time, by

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

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

It’s no secret that consumption creates waste, and yet despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves consuming more, especially when it comes to fashion. In 2006, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste; that represents 10 pounds for every person.
But what if consuming actually meant… Read the rest

Whether cycling the length of the Pacific Coast or hiking the backcountry, being active outdoors burns energy. And what better way to replace those incinerated calories than with an energy bar? Sweet but lightweight; those compact loaves of whole grains, protein and fiber come close to being the perfect power… Read the rest