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Solar Poem Pavilion, Adrian Grenier's Green Life, and More
Hot Posts for 12.12.2008

This week, Re-nest readers couldn't get enough of Rachel's post on the One Day Poem Pavilion by Jiyeon Song. Everyone was also pretty interested in Adrian Grenier's green digs, a post on how to make p...

Architectural Artifacts Holiday Show

Argentina Carved Wood Head of Santa Claus, $950 This weekend one of our favorite salvage shops, Architectural Artifacts, is having their annual Holiday Show – this means lots of handcrafted goods fr...

Good Question:What's Your Favorite Thrift Store?

(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: green(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com) This question is from Huifen...

Hana-Akari Solar-Powered Lamp from Sony

There have been a couple solar lamps floating around before but none this impressive. This prototype from Sony uses a new technology that mimick's photosynthesis using a new dye-sensitized solar cell,...

Super Scavenger (33 Links!): Moooi Random Light
New York, San Francisco, and Chicago

The Moooi Random Light (for $275 obo in San Francisco) is cool -- but if it's not your style, no worries -- there is so much more good stuff after the jump! Keep on browsing, Craig doesn't mind! (Edi...

A Secretary of Food?
Blogging the NYT

Here's something to gnaw on. Regardless of politics, we're intrigued with the way food is handled in this country--we think there's plenty of room for improvement in the way our food system is set u...

9 Days of Green Gift Wrapping: Recycled Aluminum Foil
Day 2

It's Day 2 of our 9 days of green gift wrapping. We think this idea would work best on smaller gifts -- and could actually be pretty gorgeous. Everyone loves shiny things, right? Get details and a l...

3 Green Chairs at Design Auction

We attended a preview at Phillips de Pury & Company last night, which has these three chairs--all made with sustainable materials--up for auction....

Rentable Toys, an EcoGeek Video, and More
Slinks for 12.12.2008

Rentable toys(?), an interview with the activist/blogger behind the (successful) Take Back the Filter Campaign, awesome batteries for HP laptops, and an EcoGeek video full of geeky information about i...

Reader Survey: How Many Bags of Trash Do You Throw Out Weekly?

This morning we sprung out of bed early and made it a plan to get our home in order. Vacuuming, cleaning, and putting away things and placing them in their appropriate spots. We'd say we're about 60% ...

Etsy Scavenger: Little Van Gift Boxes

We're pretty committed to using re-usable gift packaging whenever possible, but -- dare we say it? -- sometimes all those gift bags can get a little, well, boring. These adorable gift boxes, spotted a...

Evolve: The Intelligent Showerhead

What is your morning shower routine? Does it sound anything like this: Stumble into the shower half asleep Get the water running Stick your toe or hand under aforementioned running water until i...

Gallery: 11 Winter Salads to Eat Right Now

It's cold and chilly outside, and we're not quite sure if the sun even came up today. So while we're eating copious quantities of soup, we're also craving greens and fresh vegetables for color an...

Hot or Not: Subterranean Granny Flats?

This is an interesting idea if we've ever seen one: Nobbs Radford Architects has proposed that Sydney, Australia deal with its housing shortage by turning some of the city's 360,000 swimming pools int...

We Don't Understand Eco-Electronics ... But We Want 'Em
New York Times 12.11.2008

When it comes to green electronics, most of us are pretty skeptical -- worried about being greenwashed. We're also a bit confused. Actually, according to a survey done by the Consumer Electronics Asso...

We're Having Visitors and I Need a Bike Rack!

I'm not shy about admitting that I have a lot of bikes. The fact that four of them live in the guest room however, is not something I'm proud of. My promise of a bike shed to my girlfriend has been pu...

Super Scavenger (31 Links!): Room & Board Jake Chairs
Chicago, San Francisco, and New York

We're switching things up a little today. Instead of bringing you our favorite Scavenger finds from the AT city sites -- we're bringing you all of them! 31 great links (including this pair of Room & B...

Win this Flower Wastebasket from Grasshopper 510!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: Flower Wastebasket Shop: Grasshopper 510 Value: $110 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Flower Wastebasket from Grasshopper 510. Made of recycl...

Simple Green: Decoupage as Reuse

Growing up, we became familiar with the word decoupage at a very early age. Our mother was always working on some new project--usually vintage Christmas or Valentine's Day cards found at the thrift sh...

9 Days of Green Gift Wrapping: Reusable Gift Bags
Day 1

We haven't started gift wrapping yet -- but we're just about to. So we decided to revisit Trent's post from earlier this month on ways to green your gift wrapping. There is so much good stuff there! ...

Value of Recyclables Dropping
The New York Times

Recyclables are loosing value, causing some companies to go ahead and cut costs and bring glass bottles, broken down cardboard boxes, and plastic containers to the landfill....

Good Question: A Good Low Flow Hand-Held Showerhead?

(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: green(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com) This question is from Wendi: ...

21 Tips for Downsizing
Oregon Home

During the holidays there is often so much going on that moving or making big changes at home is the last thing on our minds. But New Years, the bookend on the other side of the holidays from Thanks...

Look: Eco-friendly and Gorgeous Textile Resource!
Austin

Just in time for the holiday season, we've fallen in love with a gorgeous new textile company that specializes in heirloom-quality, all natural, eco-friendly fabrics. And they are beautiful! They loo...

New! Incandescent Shaped Energy Smart CFL Bulb

We got a press release from GE - this week they are introducing the new SmartBulb which features a profile that is virtually identical to a standard incandescent but houses all the electronics of a CF...

Wine Bottle Plant Nannies from Napa Style

We've published posts about preparing your home before you leave for the holidays and Best Self Watering Solutions for Container Gardens. These Wine Bottle Plant Nannies could be just the ticket to ...

How To: Make Your Own Paper Ornaments
With a Little Help from Kate's Paperie

Instead of buying another ornament to hang on the tree this year, why not grab some old cereal boxes, or beautiful holiday cards, a pair of scissors, and some glue, and make your own? We've found som...

My Green Life: Adrian Grenier
Domino, December 2008

Adrian Grenier, star of Entourage, and host of Green Planet series, Alter Eco, just got greener. Throughout the Alter Eco show, Grenier helps viewer upgrade their lifestyle to something more fashionab...

Arranging Your Furniture to Save Energy

If you've already winterized your apartment/home and want to conserve just a little more, here's a simple idea that just requires a little imagination and muscle: rearrange your furniture/art/decorat...

Scavenger Roundup: Kartell T Table for $110 in SF
San Francisco, Chicago, and New York

If you live in San Francisco and love these Kartell T Tables, better hop in your car and get to Burlingame quick. We can't imagine they'll last long. That link and more after the jump! ...

Win this Steamboy Floor Mop from Reliable Corporation!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: Steamboy Floor Mop Shop: Reliable Corporation Value: $100 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Steamboy Floor Mop from Reliable Corporation. By c...

A Greener Way to Send Home Leftovers

'Tis the season for dinner parties! Last night, we had friends over for a mini-potluck. We took care of the main dish and appetizers, but friends brought sides, drinks, and dessert. With all that food...

Black & Decker's Thermal Leak Detector

There is nothing the least bit scientific about how we check for leaks in our own home. For example: It often feels cold near our windows -- we assume there is a leak. See what we mean? But what abou...

Look! Recycled Metro Card Garland

In true MTA form, we stopped by this booth to transfer our card balance but couldn't find an attendant. But we did find something else......

Organic Cat Litter, Cheap Green Gifts, and More
Slinks for 12.10.2008

We've got holidays on the brain. So, here's what we're reading about: cheap green gifts (under $20 and cool), more green holiday decorating ideas, fun recycled book journals (another good gift!), and ...

Good Question: Best Healthy and Natural Food Blogs?

Even though it's the holidays and nearly Christmas, all this candy-making and cookie-baking has us craving cabbage soup and simple, natural meals to balance out the sweetness. It sounds like reader Cl...

Top 10 Holiday Uses for Wine Corks

Have you accumulated a supply of wine corks throughout the year? Possibly more rapidly now that holiday season is here? Here are some of our favorite festive – and green – ways to reuse them. p...

The Minute Glass: A Green Alarm Clock

We all have had problems walking up in the morning, and that snooze button isn't always a good idea. The few extra minutes that we get thanks to snoozing aren't really restful. Alarms and clocks do co...

Etsy Find: Recycled Pillows from Bonjour Teaspoon

In general, we like the idea of shopping on Etsy for holiday gifts. Why not give your hard earned dollars to artists who are making things by hand? It's an added bonus when that artist is using recycl...

Round-up: Green Wreath Alternatives

Yes, wreathes are traditionally made of greens, but are typically dead and tossed after the holidays. So why not decorate with a wreath made of repurposed materials, or a living wreath that can last b...

Ultimate Work at Home Space-Saver: Trio Sofa

We're always interested in furniture that serves more than one purpose -- it's often a good way to save space -- but we rarely have any real use for it. Our place is small, but we don't need a dining ...

Two DIY Snowflakes from Paper

Instead of purchasing plastic holiday decorations, here are two beautiful snowflakes you can make out of paper....

Scavenger Roundup: Ferm Living Wallpaper for $65
New York, San Francisco, and Chicago

This Ferm Living Wallpaper -- Fir Tree -- is new and unopened. And it's only $65 in San Francisco! Get this link and more after the jump. ...

Win this Paralda Air Purifier from Alen Corporation!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: Paralda Air Purifier Shop: Alen Corporation Value: $499 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Paralda Air Purifier from Alen Corporation. Paralda ...

Look! Repurposed Vintage Metal Ceiling Tiles

Take a gander at these gorgeous reincarnations. These vintage metal ceiling tiles were found at a junk shop and purchased for about $5 total (there's something to be said for small-town junk shops). T...

Survey: How Are You Greening Your Holiday?

We've already talked a lot about different ways to green your holiday -- from trees, to gift wrapping, to menorahs. But, now we're curious: What are you doing this holiday season to green your celebr...

Eco-friendly Christmas Stockings

These stockings were hung on the chimney with care... and a little eco-friendly flair....

Creative Reuse: New Lives for Plastic Bottles

Sure, you can toss them in the recycling .... but, if you're feeling crafty, here are a few more lives your empty plastic bottles can live. First, cut the top off, and turn one into a pretty strikin...

Black & Decker's Power Monitor

Hmmm, we're intrigued by this Black and Decker product as an affordable energy audit solution. The EM100B Power Monitor is a real-time energy consumption monitoring device that operates via wireless s...

Vintage Gifts

Looking for ways to go green this holiday? How about giving vintage gifts? Antiques are often timeless, well-crafted, and they're (sometimes) less expensive than new items. For places to find great gi...

Good Question: Cheap, Pretty, and Airtight Gift Packaging for Granola?

Time to start thinking about holiday food gifts! This is our favorite part of December, and reader Rebecca helps us kick it off with this question: I've decided to make granola for friends and famil...

Farmers' Market Report: Celery Root
Los Angeles

Last week, we wrote about the stunning Romanesco now in season at the Hollywood Farmers' Market. Though eye-catching in a different way, the gnarled and hairy – some might even say ugly – ...

Liquid Gold: Interest in Water Management Blossoms
San Francisco Chronicle 12.06.2008

We're endlessly hunting for more ways to save water in our home. But, when taking shorter showers doesn't seem like enough, and you're ready to move on to more hardcore means of conserving and managin...

Simple Green Entertaining: Use What You Have, Borrow What You Don’t

Last week my boyfriend & I hosted our very first Thanksgiving dining. My BF was most excited about the cooking, while I was definitely more excited about the cleaning, organizing and decorating in pre...

Good Question: Help Me Find an Eco-Friendly Laptop Sleeve?

(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: green(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com) This question comes from Sam:...

Keeping it Green: Holiday Tips & Tricks

The holidays are here. For real. We actually woke up this morning a little freaked out. No matter which December holiday you celebrate, it's coming. And fast! We've got presents to buy (and make), di...

Recycled Menorah from Steel Pipes
And 5 other ways to make your own!

With all the green Christmas goodies going around, I thought I'd point out this great Menorah made from steel pipes - and a few others you can make at home!...

Scavenger Roundup: White Dining Table w/ Red Legs - $60
San Francisco, Chicago, and New York

On the hunt for a super unique dining table? Look no further. This white dining table with red legs is $60 in New York! This link and more after the jump. ...

Win C2 LoVo Paint and Custom Color from Colori-Chicago!
Holiday Giveaway 2008

To Main Giveaway Page Name: 2 gallons of C2 LoVo Paint and custom color Shop: Colori-Chicago Value: $100 Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present 2 gallons of C2 LoVo Paint and custom...

Sending Holiday Cards? Green 'Em.

Each year, we watch the number of Christmas cards we receive dwindle a bit. We're guilty of falling short on this task, and are worried that letter-writing is quickly becoming a lost art. So in order ...

Walnut Advent Calendars, Recycled Glass X-mas Tree, and More
Slinks for 12.08.2008

It's Monday morning, and we're easing into the work week by checking out some of our favorite blogs. Here's what we're checking out: recycled glass Christmas trees, a DIY walnut shell advent calendar,...

Scented Drawer Paper by Hammocks and High Tea

We never thought we'd fall for scented drawer liners. Way too stinky, not to mention that requisite floral pattern. But graphic prints and organic scents (coriander anyone?) have us swooning--and clea...

Welcome: More Giveaways, More Gift Ideas, More Green Holiday Spirit

It's official. We're in full-on holiday mode. We got the bah-humbugs out last week; now we're ready to enjoy the season. We dug the lights and other decorations out of the basement over the weekend. ...

Electrolux Ergospace Green ZEG300 Vacuum
...yet another tech not available here

When it comes to industrial design of common home appliances, Europe and Asia has the States beat hands down, especially when it comes to vacuums. While the US market seems flooded with vacs that look...

Urban Product's Kitschin Storage Units

If you've been hunting for wall-mounted, closed storage for the kitchen, Toronto-based Urban Product might have just the design for you. They've come up with Kitschin, an ingenious little storage bi...

Inspiration: Downsizing in Austin
Austin

When we came across this article by writer Amy Lemen in the most recent issue of local Austin magazine The Good Life, we weren't just won over by the pretty spaces we saw. We really appreciated the l...

Amenity: Organic Holiday Textiles

Oh, Amenity, how we love you...now if only we could afford you. But there's good news for our fellow big-print, organic-fabric lovers! Amenity's new — very lovely — organic holiday line ...