These reuseable, non-toxic ice packs are unlike the gel-based packs you may have used. Most ice packs on the market today contain urea, a waste byproduct. Instead these packs use a super-absorbant material instead. You can cut them to any … [Continue Reading]
Sustainable Chopstick Set
July 27, 2005 by 1 Comment
This fair traded chopstick set is made with recycled scrap hardwoods in Thailand. The set includes six chopsticks, six bowls, and six holders. Packaged in sustainable, hand-crafted Saa paper. Available from DropSoul for $29. … [Continue Reading]
Organic Vanilla Beans from Papua New Guinea
July 27, 2005 by Leave a Comment
These organic vanilla beans are grown on co-op plantations dotting the Coastal Mountains of Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea. The remote farms grow their beans without the use chemical fertilizers or artificial additives. The beans are sun dried … [Continue Reading]
Printer Ink From Car Tires
July 27, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Printer ink can cost as much as vintage champagne, so finding an inexpensive and eco-effective way to make would be great. Now three inventors from Derbyshire, UK, think they have just the solution: extract the carbon from unwanted tires to generate … [Continue Reading]
Bamboo Fiber Towels
July 27, 2005 by 4 Comments
These towels, are made out of 100% bamboo fiber, which means they are soft as silk. Since they come from the fastest growing plant on earth and there is no fertilizers, pesticides, or chemical treatments involved in producing them, these towels … [Continue Reading]
Organic Cotton Water Girl Racerback Dress
July 27, 2005 by Leave a Comment
This dress, by Water Girl, is made out of 95% organic cotton and 5% Lycra. It is intended to be worn over a swimsuit as a nighttime outfit. It is available at REI for $24.83. Also available is this organic cotton Persuasian Top for $15.83: … [Continue Reading]
New Hydrodynamic Surfboard Fin
July 27, 2005 by Leave a Comment
The H-2 is an advanced surfboard fin, that is designed for hydrodynamic efficiency, and better speed and manoeuvrability of surfboards. It features a specially-designed fin geometry and is constructed with an ultralight, flexible material. It was … [Continue Reading]
Looolo Cushions and Blankets
July 26, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Looolo is one of a handful of innovative companies whose production methods are 100% sustainable. Thus the name Looolo is a visual representation of 100%. They create modern cushions and blankets using methods that have zero environmental impact. … [Continue Reading]
Man Retrofits Freezer to Make an Ultra-Efficient Fridge
July 25, 2005 by 11 Comments
An off-grid experimenter in Australia, Tom Chalko, has retrofitted a chest freezer to create a fridge that uses only 100 watt-hours (0.1 kWh) per day! Why a chest freezer? Tom points out that vertical door refrigerators are inherently inefficient. As … [Continue Reading]
New Nike “Considered” Models
July 24, 2005 by 6 Comments
Nike has released four new "Considered" sneakers. This is good news, because the first round of sneakers were fairly unattractive. Nike produces these shoes using sustainable manufacturing practices (more details here). However, Nike has a history … [Continue Reading]
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