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• How To: Never Waste Food Again
• Simple Green: Replace the Disposables to Green Your Swiffer
• Green Style: ...
Ally Kim over at AT:San Francisco posted today about these beautiful ceramic bowl sinks at the Story Hotel in Stockholm. Simply stunning! Possible DIY project?...
Have you ever checked out Cosa Verde? If you haven't, we highly recommend it. It's like Etsy for treehuggers. We just found these kitchen towels (and we've only just started browsing)......
Recently a friend who knows I actually care about stuff like this asked me what's the deal with non-absorbent dish towels. And it's true: A lot of dish towels these days, especially the cute ones, sil...
Last week we discussed the pros and cons of all the different varieties of commercially available milk. In general, milk's not really our favorite beverage, but we could be down with making our own ...
• Donations: $3,514
• Goal: $10,000
• Donors: 40
We've teamed up with DonorsChoose.org and other blogs for the month of October and we're asking you to help us buy classroom supplie...
We've posted before on agritourism but here's a great reminder that Fall is one of the best times to visit your local farm. "Agri-tainment" or "tourist farming" not only serves as a fun weekend geta...
When Emma sent us this question a while ago on ways to stay green in cold, frozen Canada, we had requests to turn the question into a full post. Sure, it's easy to be green in a temperate climate w...
Who knew there was a day set aside nation-wide to concentrate on home weatherization? Well, the U.S. Department of Energy has declared that today's the day, so be sure to take a good look at your home...
Q: I was doing some cleaning today, and noticed for the first time that on the side of my fridge (the side almost touching the wall, that, yes, I should have dusted long ago) had a ton of old magnets ...
Once you've furnished your home, it's time to layer on the things that make it truly cozy and comfortable like the throws and blankets to snuggle under. To complement the amazing furniture at ...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. in today's PM Scavenger......
Name: Zero Energy Idea House
Homeowners: Donna and Riley Shirey
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Size: 1630 square feet
Date completed: April, 2009
Meaningful design, sustainability, eco-conscious ar...
When we're in the kitchen, we're already so pleased with ourselves for not eating out and for using the produce from our CSA that we don't think much about how much energy we're using. But there are w...
Given the challenges of small-space living, we are always on the lookout for room dividers or screens that can help create privacy or hide a cluttered office space. Since we are equally committed t...
Vancouver won its bid to host the 2012 2010 Olympic Winter Games and they're rolling out all the punches. It's Ottawa Mint facility has already produced all 615 gold, silver and bronze medals f...
Winter will soon be upon us and temperatures are starting to plunge for most of us. Unless you're living in California or Florida, you'll soon be getting ready to see some snow, if you haven't already...
Flickr member Jenicra84 has a neat and organized landing strip in her entryway!
• Cure Clock: 5.5 weeks to go!
• Assignment: Read Week 3, pp. 100-128
• Declutter your front...
We've talked quite a bit about terrariums around here recently: They seem to be back in style, and they're a nice way to bring some green into your home. So here's how to make one yourself in a maso...
From breakfast trays to boot trays; plant trays to catchalls. Trays have become my favorite way to reign in clutter and display prized possessions. No matter how many trays I own, I'm always able to f...
Remember how awesome HyperColor clothing was? Just imagine the same concept, but this time it’s covering buildings instead of bodies. By now we all know how important light colored roofs are for k...
Halloween decorations are often thrown out after the day has passed, or at best are simply used for a couple weeks each year. Why not decorate with something that will last by planting some plants f...
An upholsterer’s approach to fabric is completely different than that of a decorator or designer. Their main relationship with fabric is mainly an aesthetic one whereas mine is more of a utilitar...
While we wait patiently for climate change legislation to move through the halls of the U.S. Congress, it's easy to think there's nothing we can do. But thinking that is wrong! Chances are you've got ...
Q: Our landlords are letting us paint, which is fantastic, and, what's more, they're also going to pay for the paint. We'd prefer to use a zero-VOC paint. Our problem? Here in Berkeley, American Pr...
Cherokee Studios is the place where many of rock's legendary musicians have recorded the albums that have gone on to garner Platinum status. But the former recording studio, now converted to li...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger......
Were you as excited as we were about the PBS premiere of The Botany of Desire? Based on Michael Pollan's best-selling book of the same name, the documentary examines the relationship between people ...
We probably don't need to explain this green power socket concept to you—the details are right there in the illustration. Turn the socket off when it's not in use and eliminate vampire energy fr...
We love to hear about fun projects that use everyday items around the house. It's even better when you can use up something that otherwise would be tossed...
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Lately, we've noticed that the movement toward luxurious items that have a strong connection to nature has been growing - the high-end spotlight has shifted from super shiny, glitzy items to thos...
Brian Jungen uses common, mass-produced objects to make powerful sculpture. Currently on view at The National Museum of the American Indian in DC: totem poles made of golf bags, golf balls and ...
Personally, I've never been a huge fan of the recycled magazine mirror, but I think it really works in this setting. The grouping of three paired with the bright orange Eames chairs and the unique ...
A few years ago (before modern prefab became quite as popular in America as it is today), Dwell threw down a challenge: They asked 16 architects to design a modern prefab for $200,000. We weren't awar...
Pumpkin carving never fails to inspire me — even when I don't really plan on buying my own pumpkin to carve, I eventually give in cause I get so inspired by all the other pumpkins I see! Basic jack ...
There is nothing more frustrating than gutters that are clogged during the fall and then ice-damaged during the winter. It's bad for your house and a nuisance to repair. RainTube, one of Sustainable...
This handmade compact cedar composter by Priscilla Woolworth, a "composting enthusiast with a strong sense of aesthetics," is perfect for apartment dwellers, or for those with limited outdoor space....
We've blogged about a bubble wrap "stained glass window" before, but bubble wrap also works as a great insulator when it's cold. See how to use leftover packaging to decrease your heating bill, afte...
Rather than fall cleaning, we usually embark on a couple weeks of fall decluttering. We round up any unwanted items that have been collecting over the last few months and send them on their way. For...
We spent a few hours helping clean house last weekend for the 'rents, and room after room of wood floors meant we used the Swiffer to our heart's content. But tossing the cleaning pad and reaching for...
Q: Last fall a local nursery unloaded 10 tarragon plants on me. (Ed. note: NOT pictured here.) They are doing great, and I would love to use them in my cooking. I read however, not to bother using any...
The other day we posted some easy bathroom fixes. And, in fact, the bathroom's an ideal spot for starting, or tweaking, your eco-friendly life. Here are five easy tips from National Geographic's n...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. in today's PM Scavenger......
This is the flip-side of our earlier post on bikinis, dresses and socks for chairs. Whereas those pieces were made to (literally) dress up furniture, these designs are upcycled from old jeans, ...
Tables made out of car hoods, chairs made out of whiskey barrels, loungers made out of skateboards... You can have 'em. We want this chair....
We are smitten with these delicate blankets, made by women in Calcutta who are paid fairly and work from home, according to designer Jeanette Farrier. They are handstitched using five layers o...
I have lots of random photos and postcards that are tucked away, lying dormant in my home. I also happen to have plenty of miscellaneous paper that has yet to find a purpose. I can't wait to make on...
This month has been all about COLOR in the kitchen, in food, and in harvest. Well, to cap it off, we have to show you these jolly little platters, made from refinished old candlesticks!...
Laure's landing strip has a place for her purse, jacket, keys and mail.
• Cure Clock: 6 weeks to go
• Assignment: Read Week 3, pp. 100-128
• Declutter your front entrance, ...
We were home visiting family in Southern California this past weekend and, much to our surprise, Mom's got a spot in the backyard all ready for a winter garden. This is her first shot at it (she's m...
Apart from a great cup of coffee, a great bathroom can start your day off on the right foot. Unfortunately, if you rent, your hands are tied. You can't exactly start ripping out tiles and replacing fi...
Beer bottles – what can’t they be used for? During the renovation the historic and now defunct Milwaukee Blatz Brewery, salvaged and original Blatz bottles were turned into warm amber pivot...
This beautiful little stool was created by American designer Nicolai Czumaj-Bront. Made from reclaimed wood, the stool "[explores] a balance and celebration of prevision and imperfection..."...
We've blogged before about our love for Method products, but do you know how the company started? It was founded by two newly graduated college grads —one a chemical engineer, and the other an...
• Donations: $1,991
• Goal: $10,000
• Donors: 130
We've teamed up with DonorsChoose.org and other blogs for the month of October and we're asking you to help us buy classroom suppli...
Our kitchen has been "Cured" a couple of times—both with Apartment Therapy and on solo missions. We've pared things down to the true essentials, and that means we have one bamboo cutting board that ...
Q: I love candles (and I agree they are a good way to keep warm in the winter!), but I recently read about how they can be full of chemicals which get into the air when you burn them. So, I would lik...
We're totally on the reusable bag train. We've been championing it since... well, way before most of our friends jumped in on it, driven by their lust for the Anya Hindmarch bag. We've got small b...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC in today's PM Scavenger......
"This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea, a light, and your stereo, you know, and that's what I had," so says Steve Jobs pictured here at his home in 1982...
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We're fans of Patrick Blanc's work. He is, after all, the man who essentially invented vertical gardens. So, we're pretty thrilled that he's bringing his amazing green walls to San Francisco......
What with the flaming tap water and the ecological problems with bottled water, we're seriously thinking about investing in a water filter. But most countertop water systems are awfully ugly. N...
Lockengeloet has found many creative ways to repurpose old vinyl records into useful household objects: lamps, clocks, and more. Shown in the first image is a paper towel holder made from resha...
We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and...
This past Saturday, October 24th, marked the International Day of Climate Action. With over 5200 events organized around the world in 181 different countries, people gathered to call for strong...
Sometimes (we hate to admit it) furniture made from salvaged wood can be a little on the boring side. Sometimes the "organic" style dominates and the fun is a little lost. Not so with the furniture co...
Ice packs aren't something we always have on hand. Don't get us wrong, we all have a bag of frozen peas or corn on standby, but a real icepack is hard to come by. We came across 3 fun ways to make you...
Milk, peanut butter, oil, tomatoes, beans – when do they go bad and what can we do with them before they expire? How should they be stored? Can they be frozen or microwaved? Not knowing the answer...
We simply love this smart little wool felt case for your iPod or iPhone 3G/3GS designed by Etsy seller Byrd & Belle. The felt is made of 100% felted merino wool, and the leather strap is h...
We've seen a few manual espresso makers before, but none are as elegant as this one by Presso. The Presso is capable of supplying the pressure to make shot after shot of espresso. Hot water is requ...
Growing up, our mother tried desperately to teach us how to cook. Back then, even scrambled eggs were a challenge. Now that we're all grown up, we're finally catching on. (Mom's so proud.) Recently...
If we happen to lapse on taking our reusable totes to the store, which isn't very often anymore thanks to this post, we ask the cashier to pack our groceries in paper bags. Even though there's still a...
Q: I completely agree that buying bleached/super soft paper towels and napkins made from virgin trees is irresponsible. But I've still gotten a lot of grief for using paper towels and napkins at all, ...
Lucyinthe7thsky wants to paint her kitchen table and get some new chairs!
Happy Monday! Slight change in Cure land: From now on the Green Cure posts and emails will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays whil...
Buy second hand and keep stuff alive longer! Lots of great furniture finds New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. in today's PM Scavenger......
This green roof is on top of an Adelphi Street residence in Brooklyn. It's 600sf in area and provides a beautiful green oasis from the streetscape below...
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The SmogShoppe, an event space in LA (used for weddings, movie screenings, and the like) was a former smog-check station before Sherry Walsh and Miguel Nelson transformed it. ...
Moving is near the top of my "Things I Hate to Do" list right behind the arduous weekly trek to and from the laundromat. The excitement of a new abode is often subdued by the packing and unpacking, ...
I'm always looking for ways to reuse what someone already has instead of buying new things— it's the crux of my alternative design business. So when a client needed a little eating space...
The whole point of putting your waste paper out to be recycled is for it to be reused in yet another generation of paper products — toilet paper, printer paper, magazines, etc. But what if you ...
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