Here's a gift idea that's good for everyone! Pangea Organics Bar Soaps are hand crafted and sulfate and detergent free. They are not petroleum-based, nor do they have any synthetic preservatives, artificial colors or fragrances. The packaging is is made of 100% post consumer paper- AND- it comes with seeds that you can plant. Simply soak the box in the water and plant! Good for the body, the environment, and each bar is only $5.99- so it's good for the wallet too!
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Over at Inhabitat, they featured a really interesting post about the "Take Back My TV" campaign. "According to the EPA, over 87% of the e-waste in the US is simply trashed- sent to landfills... of the 12.5% that is recycled, and estimated 50% - 80% is exported to the developing world..." exposing (the people and surroundings) to a toxic mix of hazordous chemicals." The "Take Back My TV" campaign is asking manufacturers to take responsibility for the products they make, and in their recycling handling. Apparently Sony USA is already participating. The post also links some qualified recycling companies and other things you can do. Read more here.
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Good dirt in the house? The OC register recently featured an article (that originally ran in the NYT this past Feb.), about the new trend in Mud Floors. (Read AT:NY's take on the original article here). There is a growing breed of homeowners that are switching to using mud as an alternative flooring to hardwood, carpeting or concrete.
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Gimme some spinach! We all know that spinach gave Popeye his power, but did you know it could also power your house? Inhabitat featured this fascinating piece about a house designed by Matthew Coates & Tim Meldrum that was the winner of the Cradle to Cradle contest. The house gets its electricity from spinach! Well, to be percise, it actually gets its power by solar energy, via a "solid-state photosynthetic solar based skin, who's main component for generating electricity from the sun is a protein called Photosystem 1, which is derived from spinach."
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Go Green with Pink? Going "green" doesn't necessarily mean everything needs to be neutral or natural toned. These bright and colorful "low bowls" are handmade by Bambu. The bowls are made with 100% organically grown bamboo, using a non-toxic water-based adhesive, natural lacquer, and food safe polyuerthane. Available from Branch. ($34)
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