I came across this concept the other day and was immediately intrigued. Part clothing swap, part DIY workshop, Swap-O-Rama-Rama seems to be growing in number across the US and internationally. I must admit, I have never been to one but I am very tempted to learn more about how this concept works. First some details. [...]

I stumbled across TreeHugger’s Green Index this week which tracks mentions of environmental issues in the media. I think this tool has the potential for real insight. In particular, I will be very interested to see how long the environment stays a hot topic in the media. Obviously I agree that it’s something that should [...]

Thought this was fitting as I am going to the dentist tomorrow morning and dreading it. According to the most recent Springwise newsletter, Transcendentist (bad name in my opinion but good concept) is the first eco-friendly dentist office in the United States. From the carpets to the wallpaper, the Berkeley office was built using non-toxic [...]

Recently I was reading an article about the founder of Del Forte, an organic denim company. She was saying that her new company makes her so happy that she no longer finds the need to shop for unnecessary materialistic items. She said that the little bit of happiness she used to get from shopping she [...]

In light of today’s UN announcement, thought I would send out a message to all Canadians on this blog about the Hotter Than I Should Be T-shirt. Proceeds go towards WWF-Canada’s climate change campaign. For only $19.95 you can support a good cause and look good too. If you liked that post, then try these…Simple: [...]

I’m interested in knowing whether most people think celebrity involvement is good or bad for the environment (or for that matter any other cause they may get involved in). I tend to think that as long as celebrities are sincere about their cause (e.g. Bono, Al Gore), their high profile can be instrumental in creating [...]

I love what is happening in eco-lifestyle these days. Finally we hip hippies have a way to live by our values and express our style at the same time. From Ecoist’s bags to Giovanni’s cosmetics, fashion and beauty have become sustainably sassy. What excites me even more however is how powerful eco-living could be as [...]