Stuff We Found Today - 12.17.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• 5 Non-Toxic Supplies for the Young Artists - (Green Living Ideas)
• Eco Cutey Felted Stingrays - (Inhabitots) These eco-friendly plush toys are adorable and made from 100% renewable wool.
• Green Toys Sand and Play Set, $19.99 - (Sprig) Made from recycled plastic milk containers.
• Fair Trade Doll Clothes - (showtheLOVE) "Give your child an understanding of world cultures by buying traditional wear doll clothes..."

Food Stuff

• 9 Domestic Sparking Wines for New Year's Eve 2009 - (Eat. Drink. Better.)
• FDA Proposes Government Ignore Mercury Risk in Fish - (Eco Child's Play) What??!!!
• Recipe: Grandma Kate's Pumpkin Bread (the perfect, affordable present for friends, teachers and colleagues) - (Eco Child's Play) Be sure to make yourself an extra loaf or you may not have any left to give away (with or without the glaze)!
  

Home Stuff

• Save Arm & Hammer Essentials - So, Arm & Hammer (you know the brand) has introduced a new green cleaning product and hopes consumers will discover & buy it, before their execs decide to kill it. We've never heard of it until recently. What makes this cleaner pretty cool is that not only is it made from plant based biodegradable ingredients, you also refill the bottle with a concentration (just add water) that comes in a much smaller cartridge (far less plastic waste and less shipping weight). Watch their video for more info.
• Mrs. Claus is a Striper - (ecofabulous) These striped organic cotton towels are steal - on sale at pottery barn.
• Renewal Notice: Recycled Publications - (EcoSalon) Decorative mirror, storage basket and table runner all made from recycled magazines and newsprint - kind of fun!

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Surfmonk - Super sweet hoodies, caftans and cover-ups inspired by the beach bum lifestyle (just what we love!) made from bamboo terry velour. A bit pricey, these cover-ups are definitely in the eco-luxury category, but would be oh so amazing to take with you on vacation (or just hangout at home in).
• This Is Garbage - (EcoSalon) Pouches, slings and totes made from what was once garbage (plastic litter).
• 100% Pure: Cranberry Glow Lip & Cheek Tint - (Sprig) 100% natural and vegetarian using fruit and vegetable pigments.

Tech & Science Stuff

• Transparent Solar Windows - (EcoGeek) This will be amazing when it's use becomes widespread! Wonder if there will be incentives to retrofit existing windows?
• World's Tiniest Solar Powered Car! - (Inhabitots) It's actually a tiny toy car, but so cool! Would make a great stocking stuffer if you know a little guy who loves Matchbox cars.
  

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Global Ice Melt - (GreenMuze) Information from NASA...can we please finally put the issue of global warming to rest...this is science, folks!
• Calculating the Value of Urban Trees - (The Green Life)
• 15 of the World's Most Adorable Minature Animals - (WebEcoist)
  

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• TravelingTheGreenWay - Great ideas and tips on eco-friendly traveling from this blog site.
• Ben Affleck Releases Short film To Highlight Congolese Need - (Ecorazzi)
• Oscar Sale For Charity Blocked By Academy - (Ecorazzi)
• Adrian Grenier And Friends Give The Gift Of Clean Water - (Ecorazzi)
• American Idol Decides Not To Give Bach This Season - (Ecorazzi) Sad...
• First US Hybrid Ferry to Take Tourists to Alcatraz - (CleanTechnica)
  

International Stuff

• Al Gore Calls for 350 Target at UN Climate Talks - (EarthFirst) Video included in post.
• Out With the Coal & Oil, In Wiht the Geothermal in East Africa's Rift Valley - (Global Warming is Real)
  

Political & Social Stuff

• Bill Clinton And T. Boone Pickens Announce New Plans To Greenify Buildings - (Ecorazzi)
• Bush Administration Covered Up More Than 500 Major Water Polution Cases - (Red, Green and Blue)
  

Gift-Giving & Holiday Stuff

• Don't make it. Mash it. - (Do The Green Thing) Create your own online video card.
• Low Impact Living: Thoughs on a Green Chanukah - (sustainablog)
• Eat Your Christmas Cards, Save the Planet - (Eat. Drink. Better.) Yes, there is an edible Christmas card out there, printed on potato starch paper with vegetable inks...wow!
• HOW TO: Recycle Your Christmas Tree - (Inhabitots)
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Dec. 18th: Day Without a (Disposable) Bag - (EarthFirst) Organized by Heal the Bay.
• How Green is Best Buy? - (Green & Clean MOM) Watch this little video clip and decide for yourself.
• 10 Companies to Boycott for Sending You Junk Mail - (Planetsave) "Conservation group ForestEthics has released their annual 'Naughty or Nice' list of corporations regarding their treatment of our forests. These ten companies continue to fill your mailbox with junk at the expense of the trees."
• Bar Mitzvahs are Going Green - (Sustainablog)