This week, the most popular posts among Re-nest readers were: a look at the organic dirty dozen, a surprising and reversible shoebox, 3 home recycling solutions, and an IKEA chair -- before and after....
In lieu of joining a gym this summer, we started running. It saves time, money, energy, and gas. But now that fall is here--and with winter approaching-- we're having second thoughts......
Architect David Baker's residence is an example of what happens when you integrate a green sensibility with a modernist aesthetic....
Most of us can agree that coffee is a crucial step in our morning wakeup routine. The only things to debate are the options of how we brew the coffee and what type container to drink it from. But what...
One of our favorite stops yesterday at West Coast Green was a brief visit with the nice people at Caroma. They were showing off some waterless urinals (more on that later), some new dual flush toilets...
What's not to love about eggs: High in protein, delicious, can be cooked in so many ways & come in fairly unique packaging. But before you recycle that cardboard (or even plastic) cardboard carton, th...
We just clicked through all of the Scavenger posts across the AT city sites -- here's what we thought you might like: A DWR Cross coffee table in SF, Art Deco lamps in NY, a mid-century modern vintage...
When we bought a pair of Simple shoes, made from recycled bike tires and organic cotton, we knew we'd already made a sustainable decision. But the box called out to us: it had a hefty kelly green top ...
Whether we're turning spaghetti sauce jars into piggy banks, olive oil cans into planters, or shoe boxes into storage containers, we love that second R -- reuse. And we want to see your creative reuse...
The bottom line according to the Wall Street Journal: that reusable tote bag, whether it's free or $25 or $300 on eBay is only green if you use it—a lot....
Here are some things that caught our eye this morning: Wal-Mart makes a promise about plastic bags, Habitat for Humanity wants you to turn your jeans into insulation, a crib becomes a toddler's bed, a...
Although we've been carrying canvas totes in lieu of disposable grocery bags for some time, until a few months ago we held onto a stash of plastic produce and ziploc bags for smaller groups of items. ...
The first home in Northern California to strive for the LEED Platinum rating (the highest level possible in LEED for Homes) was recently completed in Oakland Hills, and the result is as much a study o...
We've often promoted transitioning from traditional chemical-laden home cleaners to more eco-friendly (and often DIY) formulas as a no-brainer. But what if you have hired help? Of course, a simple sol...
When Mike Davis, an astronomer, moved to a remote part of Arizona he realized his astronomical sights were so rad in his new location because he had no light pollution. As a result, he also had no el...
It's official: West Coast Green has begun!
Earlier this afternoon, the ribbon was cut on this year's showhouse (you might remember Michelle Kaufmann's mkLotus from last year) and attendees started swa...
We've always loved Macy's famous Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, marching to the beat of a different drum is "Shop For a Better World." The fair trade product line features hand-woven baskets from Rwand...
We'll be spending the better part of the day tomorrow in San Jose at the West Coast Green convention. If you'd like to join us, tickets are available at the door; they're $65 and will get you into th...
There are a lot of soy candles out there, but when it comes to scents some are just way better than others. Tatine is a soy candle company we discovered when first moving to Chicago several years ago ...
For a lot of people, the kitchen is the heart of the house. Sure, it's where meals are prepared, but it's also where kids hang out, friends share a few drinks, and families decompress. Here are 7 real...
While visiting some friends this weekend in California, I realized how much we need more light in our home. I simply don’t have time or money to install a Sun-Tek Tube Skylight, but I am thinking so...
This morning we're loving this Alessandro for Baker Side Table in New York (and we've also got our eyes on a mid-century danish modern teak designer lounge chair in LA).
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We were perusing the shopping aisles in search of cold medicine last night (yes, it's the season), and came across, of all things, organic cough drops. And that got us thinking...what if, the next tim...
Greenwashing stinks. Maybe you remember when we posted about PVC-laden dryer balls? Then realized we'd been duped? Have you ever been fooled by less than honest green advertising?
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What's the green way to dispose of dog doo-doo and cat poop? Slate's Green Lantern column has good answers......
If you are one of the many people planning to embark on a home renovation and hoping to do it in an environmentally friendly manner, then read on to learn more about tools that may help make your pr...
If you've ever looked into building your own prefab paradise, you know that getting a grasp on the realistic possibilities can be difficult. Despite all the information out there, prefab housing rem...
Dwell magazine recently rounded up some photos of the greenest homes that have graced their pages. Tons and tons of environmentally friendly eye candy. After the jump, check the link to see the slid...
We suspect this post will kick off a maelstrom. We have a LOT of eco guilt about shopping at Ikea. But sadly, we do it anyway. Same old cycle of consumption...their stuff is affordable and fun so...
If you've ever seen Shigeru Ban's nomadic museum, you know that shipping containers are a viable (and in Ban's case, breathtaking) space, so we were excited when saw that someone else is now using the...
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As summer winds down, taking with it the breeze and heat that helps our clothes line dry, we look to alternate ways to dry our clothes inside, sans clothes dryer....
Here are the AT Scavenger finds that are tempting us today: a Danish mid century modern desk, a vintage mid century Drexel dresser, a pair of vintage patio chairs, and a pair of Tolomeo desk lamps.
A...
We spotted these bright furnishings from the Pfeifer Studio and couldn't take our eyes off them. These simple beauties are made in New Mexico from locally-harvested pine, and then coated with a 100% n...
Elsewhere in the blogosphere: Headphones that don't block out background noise, 11 beautiful living walls (including that ficus-tree building), modern, green, and affordable lofts in Atlanta, and a mo...
Just last week, we put the last of the cardboard boxes from our move out at the curb with our regular recycling. With the help of BoxCycle, we could have sold those boxes to someone else......
We took one look at this and knew exactly who should be buying it: People who move into the 250-square-foot apartments in San Francisco.
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Browsing the new furniture collection at The Conran Shop over the weekend, we spied this Korc bathroom step stool from United Kingdom-based Authentics. Because cork is sustainable and its natural an...
Ken Dunn—the Tribune's pick for the "Chicagoan with the lowest carbon footprint"—doesn't own a solar home, nor does he have wind turbines on his roof. He lives on the top floor of a two-flat in ...
Washington Home & Garden magazine features the gorgeous green vacation house of photographer Ken Wyner. For the last 20 years, Wyner has specialized in corporate and architectural photography. He d...
We love the new trend of "greening" one's roof by replacing shingles and tar with vegetation. Think of how much extra space has been added to this building in San Francisco's Embarcadero just by utili...
It just wouldn't be right to let Pet Month end without addressing our favorite pet-related topic (please note our sarcasm). We know you know what we're talking about.
Cat litter.
Sure, we've blogg...
We received a fantastic green housewarming gift when we moved into our apartment last month--and it wasn't sage. Unlike that other herb given to you when you move in to a new place, the only thing tha...
We just can't get enough of metal siding—especially when it's rusty. The look isn't for everyone, but it's a true zero maintenance material....
Curious about the name? The grasshopper symbolizes prosperity, wisdom and a leap of faith; 510 represents the wavelength measurement in nanometers for the color green. Grasshopper 510 has a bit of e...
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The Coldcuts collection by Laurence Brabant takes recycled wine bottles and turns them into serving ware and glasses....
We've been checking out the Scavenger posts at all the AT city sites and these are the items we've got our eyes on: An antique Singer sewing table, an Eames LCM reproduction, some mid-century modern...
We have to admit our shortcomings in the grout-cleaning department. No matter how much eco-friendly cleaner we use, we just can't seem to keep the grout bright white.
Our old trick was to douse it wi...
It's really no surprise that Amazon.com now has it's very own "Green" section. (We're only surprised that it's taken them this long!) It's convenient to have all of Amazon's green products under one...
Spotted over at Jetson Green: a point-by-point rebuttal of the ideal that prefab housing is cheaper, less wasteful, faster to build, and more green that conventionally built houses. And this isn't so...
What if you were in the market to buy a home and your No 1 priority was to be sure that you were investing all your hard-earned money into a place that was energy-efficient?
Would a gigantic nutrit...
Branch and Glass Console Tables
I used to think that VivaTerra was a bit cheesy and uninteresting, but lately they've changed my mind. Just today at the office, I found myself thumbing through the n...
We were doing the usual weekly rounds at the Hollywood Farmer's Market when we stopped at the walnut and walnut oil stand to admire the handiwork of some wee hands that planted these adorable walnut s...
Imagine this situation: you are stuck in the middle of nowhere with no batteries for your iPod or iPhone and you need a charge. What are you going to do? Now imagine that you are stuck out there in th...
These kits consist of 100% natural ingredients and cover the gamut of needs: for home, body, baby, and pets. We've given cleaning supplies as housewarming gifts before, but this green batch of goodne...
The greenest way to correspond is probably by e-mail -- no paper, no ink, no emissions shipping your note from one end of the country to the other, etc. However, we still like to keep our home offic...
Just when we thought we'd seen everything, this polystyrene egg carton came along. Printed inside the lid in all caps: "IF YOU WANT TO RECYCLE THIS CARTON WE HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS!"...
So you’ve changed your light bulbs, adjusted your thermostat, and replaced your furnace filter… But you still don’t see a difference in your energy bills? Energy Inspectors to the rescue!
Simil...
This morning as we checked in on our favorite sites, we found a few things we thought you might like: eco-friendly posters, a planting system that'll turn an urban jungle into a veggie patch, cracke...
Last week I posted on an awesome recycled fence. This weekend I decided to share a few more local finds....
Our favorite Scavenger find across all the AT sites today is this Empiric Sofa for $1250. It's pricey, but looks like it's in fantastic condition.
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All the talk last week about coffee had us craving espresso. So over the weekend, we re-discovered a very basic, filter-free way to enjoy espresso. It’s much quieter and actually less hands-on than ...
Since 2005, SustainLane has been ranking US cities based on their sustainability, and the 2008 results are in.
This morning, we were pretty amused to read that Portland, Oregon has topped the list ...
We bathed Roxie the Re-nest dog over the weekend and it was a major production: 20 minutes hunched over the tub, 3 towels, and an hour of cleaning up the aftermath of bathing a black dog in a white ti...
Happy Monday everyone.
This is our last full week of Pet Month here at Re-nest. So if there's any green pet topic you think we've neglected to cover, please let us know, and we'll try to get to it ...
We first saw and fell in love with these glasses at Bungalow Home, and finally found the time to track down the manufacturer. The Wisconsin-based Green Glass Company is the largest retailer of recl...
Bamboo can be used as beautiful wall covering akin to hardwood paneling or marble. So says the "Bamboo Fencer." We found some cool papers and woven cloths that would bring natural texture to your hom...
We recently noticed that our herb lady at the farmers' market has been selling rue. Our only familiarity with the plant was from lines in Shakespeare (Ophelia used it in her garland), so we asked for ...
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