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Country Feeling Surfboards Makes Hawaii's First Green Surfboards
Country Feeling Surfboards are some of the most sought-after boards in Hawaii and now these shapers are using that influence to do something good for the surf community. Master Shapers Jeff Bushman and Kyle Bernhardt are now working together to not just
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Factory Green - Organic Clothing For College Students By College Students
Factory Green, a new online eco-store, run by pre-med college students Jack Short and Daniel Lyons at the University of Missouri in their "free time." The store is full of men's and women's tees designed by fellow college students and geared
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After the Sichuan Quake, Rebuilding Turns Green
When the massive, horrible earthquake hit in Sichuan province last month, environmental NGOs across China shifted gears. "We wanted to do anything we could to help, and there were lots of volunteers who needed to be organized," Niu Kejia, director of
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Asus Bamboo Computer Arrives. Verdict: Feh
Last year I was all gaga over Asus' bamboo computer. This year it is out, and so is most of the bamboo, due to "heat management" issues. There is some decorative bamboo around the touchpad but that is about it.
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Bamboo Houses Stand Up To Earthquakes
It is called the "poor people's timber" and even in China it is not accepted as a modern building material. But bamboo, like lumber, makes a light, flexible house that is much better than "modern" materials at surviving earthquakes. Now International
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Solar Jacket and Tech Clothes, by Indarra DTX in Argentina
(Photo: courtesy of the firm.) Indarra DTX is a small design firm based in Buenos Aires that's experimenting with technologies applied to fabrics and different kinds of materials in modern clothing.
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Despite its bad rep as a Hallmark Holiday, Mother's Day has historic significance that pre-dates the sappy greeting cards, flowers, and candy: During the American Civil War, social activist Julia Ward Howe organized it as a way to unify women against
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Sore Bum from Cycling? Wear Greenknickers!
All Sarah and Rose from Greenknickers are waiting for these days is sunny weather as there is no more sore bottom excuses not to get on your bike! The girls have designed special padded boxers and knickers that look as sexy as the rest of their
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Bamboo In A Bicycle Built For Two
Carbon composites (mixed material, unrecyclable) remain the materials of choice for high-end racing bikes, but for the rest of us in the biking masses, bamboo may soon come into its own as a better way to cycle. Calfee Design, which already has a
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Bamboo Wood Flooring from Smith & Fong Earns FSC Certification
Awhile back, when TreeHugger Lloyd asked if bamboo flooring was really TreeHugger green, he noted that the lack of chain of custody certification made it tough to tell whether or not the bamboo came from sustainable sources. There's no arguing that
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Adrift: Mod, Bamboo Mobiles
For the urban baby or swingin' adult, Adrift's modern mobiles are handcrafted by designer Brian Schmit in his workshop in San Francisco’s SOMA district. The designs bear evocative names such as "Samara," "Rift," "Riven," and "Camber."
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No Wood Left Behind: Brooklyn's 4Korners Design
Predicated on the idea that "there is always a better way," Brooklyn-based 4Korners has a small collection of furniture that combines sustainable materials and smart design to create sleek, efficient designs. We like the looks of the credenza, which,
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Springtime Finds from Kelly Barry & BTC Elements
It’s almost springtime, which means we’re looking forward to seeing what our favorite eco-designers and stores will be showcasing this season. Over at BTC Elements, they’ve added their new arrivals and we just loved this Sailor Swing Jacket by Kelly
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Dry Leaf: An Eco-Skate Prototype with Innovative Materials from Brazil
Brazilian innovation group Let’s EVO and materials developer Fibra Sustainable Design have joined forces to create a sustainable skateboard. We’ve seen green skates before (Arbor’s and Sector 9’s are some examples), but besides this one being one of
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New Lighting and Accessories from Kenneth Cobonpue
Bringing his love of organic shapes, penchant for weaving and use of sustainable materials to a new collection, Kenneth Cobonpue's lighting and accessories carefully mix artful forms and spare designs to create a modern, fun feel. Kris Kros, pictured
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Crate & Barrel Adds More Sustainable Pieces
After our initial launch, we were thrilled to find Crate & Barrel's Kona rug. And over the past few years we've covered the company's various eco-products, such as their glass food storage containers, their Bamboo Bento collection and, in the past
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Sneak Peek: Ryan Frank's New Design For Milan 2008
Our favourite 'free-range' designer Ryan Frank has been honoured with a special invitation to this year's Salone del Mobile in Milan. The world famous gallery Post Design, which has exhibited luminaries such as Ettore Sottsass and Ron Arad, has
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