The Tube+9 Lounge chair was designed with the user, environment, and budget in mind while maintaining a modern of the times feel and appearance. This chair achieves this by using materials that are either recycled or recyclable. The frame is … [Continue Reading]
Amaranth: Efficient Native Grain
March 27, 2006 by 3 Comments
Amaranth is an ancient plant whose seeds can be ground or popped — they have a sweet, nutty flavor. The ancient Aztecs considered Amaranth a “super food”. It was an important part of the empire’s crop base, and was fed to runners and … [Continue Reading]
Biodegradable Dish Scrubbers and Brushes
March 23, 2006 by 7 Comments
Made from thin ribbons of fine-grit sandpaper, these biodegradable scrubbers come from Japan. They are called "Sandclean Scrubbers" and they are said to outperform regular sponges and steel wool. They are quite durable and do not beak apart. They … [Continue Reading]
Ceramic Japanese Soaking Tubs
March 21, 2006 by 4 Comments
A company called Aquapal imports these authentic tubs from Shigaraki region of Japan. The tubs are hand-made ceramic sculptures. The clay and titanium oxide composition are naturally antibacterial. There are no prices posted on the Aquapal web site, … [Continue Reading]
LED-Flex: An Efficient Substitute For Neon
March 20, 2006 by 2 Comments
How many times have you seen a broken or flickering neon light? Durability is not one neon's strengths. But now a new product, LED-Flex, has been introduced as a substitute for neon. The producer, Mule Lighting, has managed to make the flexible LEDs … [Continue Reading]
New Sustainable Women’s Hemp T-Shirts
March 19, 2006 by 3 Comments
Fair Hemp has released some new women's tees priced at $14.95. The shirt are made with 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton, and colored with eco-friendly dyes. They are soft, stylish and comfortable, and sweatshop and pesticide free. Fair Hemp says the … [Continue Reading]
Pure Aluminum Bottles By SIGG
March 17, 2006 by 1 Comment
If you are looking for a drink container which has a completely inert lining, you might try SIGG Bottles from Switzerland. These bottles are extruded from a single piece of pure (99.5%) aluminum. They are strong, lightweight, and do not contaminate … [Continue Reading]
Criollo Chocolate: Efficient Food of the Gods
March 16, 2006 by 12 Comments
In its pure state, chocolate, or cacao, is quite nutritious, and inspires eudaimonia. There are number of varieties of cacao. Almost all commercial chocolate is made using beans of the Forastero Group. Another more prized cultivar, Criollo, is used … [Continue Reading]
The Healing Powers of Peppers
March 15, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Chile peppers contain one of the most effective curative substances in the world — capsaicin. While many people enjoy eating hot and spicy food they are not aware of the therapeutic properties of chile peppers. The authors of The Healing Powers … [Continue Reading]
The BeeBoard: A Cardboard Desk
March 14, 2006 by Leave a Comment
This desk is made out of a recycled cardboard called "BeeBoard", which is a low-impact construction material, but the acrylic used to coat it might be toxic. Here's the description: BeeBoard is a layered cardboard with a honeycomb structure. By … [Continue Reading]
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