What is Coco-Zen?

Coco-Zen is a state of nirvana achieved by surrendering to the taste and aroma
of luscious, rich chocolate.

It's knowing that you are helping our planet and its people,
because all of our treats are handmade from organic and Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate.

A state of ecstasy, peace and harmony, Coco-Zen is oneness with chocolate.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 07.28.09

Gisele’s alter-ego fights green crime!

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

VIDEO: Truck Farm - Episode 1



Here's a interesting, funny and quirky film "about growing a little food in a big city." Hope they post follow-up episodes!

TRUCK FARM - Episode 1 from Wicked Delicate Films on Vimeo.

Quote of the Week - 07.26.09

What we see depends mainly on what we look for."
~John Lubbock

"What we see is chocolate, what we look for is Fair Trade."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 07.26.09

Kauai Maelstrom

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  • Palin vs. the Planet - (The Daily Beast) "Congressman Ed Markey, co-author of a new energy bill in the House, fires back at the Alaska governor for her confusion, fuzzy math, and inaction on global warming."

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 07.23.09

Whale and Dolphin Conversation Society online Blue Whale project

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  • Mercedes Revives Gullwing for Electric Sports Car - (EcoGeek)
  • The Open Source Hydrogen Micro-compact - (ecomii) "...the most outside-the-box concept of all is using an open source platform to build micro-compact hydrogen vehicles."
  • Toyota's Solar Flowers - (GreenMuze) "To promote their new third generation 2010 Prius hybrid, Toyota is planting 18-foot plastic solar flowers in major cities across the USA. The plastic solar flowers provide free Wi-Fi service and the ability to charge small gadgets to anyone in the near vicinity of the flowers."

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  • Entire Blue Whale Online - (GreenMuze) "Have you ever wondered what a Blue Whale looks like up close? A life size interactive rendition of the largest mammal on the planet is now online to raise awareness about the effects hunting, overfishing and climate change are having on these magnificent creatures." Kids will love looking at this!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

VIDEO: Captain Planet - Summit to Save Earth 2



Episode recap:
In Summit to Save Earth 2, the Planeteers have to save the Earth and Gaia from Zarm and the eco-villains. With the help of Commander Clash, can they save the day?

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 07.21.09

Longest solar eclipse - July 22, 2009

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  • Dropps it like it's hot - (Mother Nature Network) "Earth-friendly Dropps Laundry Pacs are ideal for space-starved urbanites tired of hauling around cumbersome bottled laundry detergents."
  • Tap the Air With an Atmospheric Water Generator! - (Inhabitat) "a device that taps humidity in the air to provide a steady source of clean drinking water...capable of producing enough drinking water for an entire household even in desert climates!"

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  • Tees for Change Sale - (via EcoAvenueLTD on Twitter) Now thru 7/24, organic cotton baby onesies and toddler t-shirt 50% off. No coupon req.
  • BTC Elements Sale - (via EcoAvenueLTD on Twitter) Eco-fashion sale and free ship. Use code SEASIDE. Super cute summer fashions!

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  • Car friendly fuel saving tips - (Mother Nature Network) "Even if you don't have a hybrid, you can still drive a greener vehicle."
  • An auto club with a conscious - (Mother Nature Network) "Better World Club offers roadside emergency assistance, auto insurance, travel and eco-travel services, free maps, discounts on hotels and car rentals."

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  • The dark side of Canada's oil boom - (Mother Nature Network) "Unbeknownst to many, Canada now produces more oil than Texas or Kuwait. A new book, Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent uncovers the dark underbelly of our northern neighbor."

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  • Steven Chu Gives Me Hope - (EcoLocalizer) Video in post.
  • One Small Step For DOE, One Giant Leap For Mankind - (Planetsave) "Energy Secretary Steven Chu is taking his small step into the Facebook world...set up a page that will hopefully make a huge impact on climate change... The page will high-lite some of the cutting edge research and technology that is emerging and paving the way to a clean energy future. Chu will explain how the technology will influence the “green job” economy in the future; and he will also answer questions posed by “friends” of his site. You’ll also find a look at the Obama Administration’s work at building America’s clean energy economy and confronting the global climate crisis." Cool!

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  • Climate killings - (Mother nature Network) "Climate change could result in 21st century witch hunts." Okay...this is kinda crazy!
  • What's your water footprint? - (Mother Nature Network) "The calculator -- not just for carbon anymore."

Monday, July 20, 2009

Examiner.com Calls Coco-Zen Chocolate Body Treats "Fun"






The Spa Travel Examiner for the San Francisco edition of the Examiner.com talks up our Chocolate Body Treats. Check out the article...

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Quote of the Week - 07.19.09

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
~Mahatma Ghandi

"Happiness is when chocolate, planet and people are in harmony."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 07.19.09

Kids for Peace

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  • Kids for Peace Invites You to Take the Great Kindness Challenge - (Eco Child's Play) "For one day — August 8, 2009 — children around the world are invited to perform simple, yet important, little acts of kindness. Their goal this year is to have one million children participate in the Great Kindness Challenge."

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  • Sandals to Tie For - (ecofabulous) Loving these sandals...especially since we think you could probably use your own ties and laces to create even more looks!

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  • Ghana, an E-Waste Graveyard - (EarthFirst) "When you toss that old busted stereo or out-of-date analog television into the trash heap, where does it ultimately end up?..."

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Friday, July 17, 2009

VIDEO: Ali G - Environment



This video is from a few years ago, but we just recently came across it - thanks Sierra Club's The Greenlife blog for posting.

One of Sasha Baron Cohen's other alter egos, Ali G, talks to people about the environment, recycling, etc. Funny stuff!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 07.16.09

Superbugs from factory farms

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  • Bid on recycled denim - (Mother Nature Network) "Win one of 300 limited edition box sets of Reco Jeans (the new denim brand by Woody Harrelson and Alanis Morissette), new denim fashions made with recycled materials."
  • Geo Mio and Minawear - Natural, comfortable clothing for the entire family.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

VIDEO: Shift Happens



Awe inspiring film about the world and the future...

VIDEO: Captain Planet - Summit to Save Earth 1



Episode recap:
In Summit to Save Earth Part 1, the Planeteers attend the World Earth Summit. However, the eco-villains have their own plans to ruin the Earth Summit. Can the Planeteers right the villains' wrongs and save Gaia in the process?

Fair Trade the White House!

Can you imagine what it would do for the Fair Trade movement if the First Lady got behind Fair Trade like she did for organic farming?!

We recently came across Fair Trade the White House which is a grass roots campaign to "cordially invite First Lady Michelle Obama to join the fair trade movement by declaring the White House a 'Fair Trade Home'." Check out the website and add your signature to the invitation...WE DID!!

Of course, we 'd love it if she had all those candy bowls in the White House filled with Fair Trade chocolates...maybe Coco-Zen, hmmm??

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 07.14.09

Ani Phyo's Raspberry Ganache Raw Fudge Cake

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  • Plug-in Vehicle Tracker Now Available - (Gas 2.0) Can't keep up with all the plug-in vehicle news? Check out this site which is "updated monthly and includes highway-capable cars and trucks, 2 and 3 wheeled and commercial vehicles."

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Coco-Zen Gifted to Madonna, Jennie Garth, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves

Exciting news!...

Coco-zen's Chocolate Body Treats were included in Earth Day gift baskets that were presented to Madonna, Jennie Garth, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. Theses baskets were arranged and given by from Style Cafe Moms.






Read the press release - click here (download PDF)

Quote of the Week - 07.12.09

"Use your time wisely. Say beautiful things, inspire, forgive, act physically to protect and help."
~Thich Nhat Hanh

"Choose your chocolate wisely. Choose organic, choose Fair Trade, choose to help planet and people."
~Coco-Zen
Coco-Zen Fair Trade chocolates

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 07.12.09


The perfect book for the "eco-stressed"!

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  • Bag Green Guilt and Relieve Eco-Anxiety - (ShowTheLOVE) The perfect book for all of us worrying about trying to do the "green" thing...and it written by our friend Jen Pleasants of ShowTheLOVE. Congrats Jen!!

Friday, July 10, 2009

VIDEO: Scientist Jim Hansen Talks Climate Change



"Jim Hansen has been at the center of the climate change debate since the early Eighties as both a prominent scientist and spokesman alerting the public to the threats and uncertainties of global climate change.

The head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Hansen studies radiative transfer in planetary atmospheres related to global change on Earth."