Sunday, June 27, 2010
VIDEO: A Wake-Up Story
"Inspiration and genius – one and the same."
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Stuff We Found Today - 06.23.10
Brian Williams slow jams w/ Jimmy Fallon on the Gulf oil spill
Home Stuff
Beauty & Fashion Stuff
Tech & Science Stuff
Work & Business Stuff
Nature & Environment Stuff
Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff
Other Random Cool Stuff
Family, Kids & Health Stuff
- Chemicals in Food Blamed for Early Puberty in Girls - (Inhabitots)
- Is your sunscreen in EWG's Sunscreen Hall of Shame? - (Enviroblog) Worth taking a look at before you slather on that sunscreen and head out for the sun.
Food Stuff
- Urban Foraging: Some hardcore foodies are going even more local than the greenmarket - (TrendCentral) New green food trend? If so... cool!
- The Food Movement, Rising - (The New York Review of Books) Great article by Michael Pollan...worth a read.
- Crispy Cajun Chickpea Cakes - (VeganDad) Came across the recipe...looks delish - kind of like a cajun falafel.
- How to make stainless steel pans stick-free - (green LA girl) Wow...super cool trick to know. Bye-bye teflon!
Home Stuff
- The European Solar Decathlon Kicks Off Today - Exclusive Photos! - (Inhabitat) Some very cool looking solar prefab homes here...would love to have one of these!
- Kleenex Had Towels: Pay a nickel every time you wash your hands - (green LA girl) Seriously...what are they thinking?!!
Beauty & Fashion Stuff
- 365 upcycled dresses in 365 days for $365 - (Mother Nature Network) "A West Hollywood woman kicks off her 30s with an eco-fashionable project: Turn a vintage dud into a chic outfit every day -- for $1 a day." Some of her creations are pretty darn cute!
- Underarm Clothing Patch Eliminates Body Odor Through Nanotechnology - (Ecouterre) Hey...if this works, we can finally ditch the deodorant!
- Who Says It's Good For You? The Truth About "Non-Toxic" Nail Polish - (EcoStiletto)
- Brooklyn Designer Makes Jewelry From Human Hair: Cool or Creepy? - (Ecouterre) Little creepy to us...what do you think?
- Artful Undergarments: Rio Wrenn's R.A.W. Eco Lingerie Collection - (Eco-Chick) Seriously sexy undergarments...love the vintage inspirations.
- 14 Eco-Friendly Bikinis, Swimsuits, Board Shorts to Sizzle Your Summer - (Ecouterre) Cute, cute, cute... and some boardshorts for the guys.
Tech & Science Stuff
- Europe Will Be Powered by Saharan Sun in Five Years - (EcoGeek.org) Wow...when will we be powered by sun??
Work & Business Stuff
- Join MNN's local correspondent program - (Mother Nature Network) Love to write about all things green and want to make a difference? Check this out!
Nature & Environment Stuff
- 9 jaw-dropping caves - (Mother Nature Network) Some very cool pics!
- Tree Museum With a Collection of 2,000 Trees Opens in Switzerland - (Inhabitat)
- 10 Most Brilliantly colored Birds on Earth - (Environmental Graffiti) Some beautiful bird pics...
- Still Deny That Climate Change Is Real? This Is Who Agrees With You. - (The Good Human)
- 'Gasland' Filmmaker Josh Fox Ignites Conversation On The Daily Show - (Ecorazzi) Rather eye-opening...definitely worth a listen (video in post).
- Brian Williams Slow Jams The News With Jimmy Fallon - (Ecorazzi) "Slow jam" about the Gulf Oil Spil...OMG, freakin' hilarious (video in post).
Other Random Cool Stuff
- Stop unwanted phone books: Easy online opt-out options - (green LA girl) Who uses phonebooks anymore when you can look up numbers online...get rid of the books and save on paper and clutter!
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
VIDEO: Can You Imagine The Next 60 Years? - Four Predictions for Earth's Future
"What will the world be like in 60 years? Back in the 1950s, people speculated that by now we would be flying around in commuter-copters, striding rivers with man-made sea-legs, and living in climate-controlled bubble cities.
As visiting thinker Chris Luebkeman said to an audience at University of New South Wales, "the future is fundamentally fiction." However, it's still an interesting thing to consider, and here, delivering a lecture as part of the university's BrainFood series, Dr. Luebkeman indulged in some fascinating speculation."
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Chocolate Ratings Give High Marks to Coco-Zen's Strawberry Truffles
From Chocolate Ratings:
"These very large, thin-shelled, luscious truffles are infused with fresh strawberries and only available for a short time, so you may want to order some before you finish reading this review..."
Read the rest of the review...
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Quote of the Week - 06.20.10
"Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning."
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Thomas Edison
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Green Gadgets for a Green Father's Day
Our friends over at Celebrate Green have some great ideas for Father's Day presents that will help Dad go greener with his gadgets.
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Thinking electronic gift for dad? Think green!
Dads tend to love electronic gadgets and on Father's Day, who doesn't want to give dad what he craves? The challenge is fulfilling dad's wishes while staying aware of the environmental issues raised in the making, using and disposal of electronics.
The best gadget would use solar or human power, be made locally of recycled materials, come in no or minimal packaging (which is compostable), contain no harmful materials and would be fully recyclable when dad is done with it.
Dream on!
We have yet to reach electronics nirvana. But there are options that meet at least some eco-expectations. Choosing one of these is certainly better than ignoring the issue.
If given the choice between two items that perform in the way your dad wants, see if one of them is better on the green front.
Look for:
Products powered by the sun, gravity, human power or at the least, rechargeable batteries. Solar chargers are widely available as are items like cool, hand cranked flashlights and radios.
Products that are comparatively energy efficent. Computers, TVs and printers are some of the products that companies are working to make better in this department. Check out Energy Star labels where available.
Products made with fewer hazardous materials. All electronics contain hazardous materials (PCs, for example may contain lead, cadmium, mercury and flame retardants in plastic casings). This is why they should never be thrown in the trash. Look for electronics that meet European standards which, while not perfect are better.
Products containing recycled content. Moblie phones and computers are just two of the items available that use some percentage of recycled materials.
Another great idea is to upgrade what dad already has instead of buying a new unit. Adding a larger internal hard drive to his computer, paying for a professional "tune up" so the computer will run faster or purchasing extra memory for a camera are all eco-friendlier alternatives to buying new. And of course, buying the item used, but usable is another green option.
How about gifting dad with a surge protector that turns off power to idle devices eliminating electricity usage and saving money?
As a bonus gift for dad, whether buying electronics or not, offer to recycle any he's ready to get rid of. Electronics make up 70 percent of all hazardous waste and very little of what could be recycled actually is.
So collect dad's outdated gadgets, head to Earth 911 and find out how to recycle them close to home.
Enjoy a happy, green Father's Day!
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Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net.
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Thinking electronic gift for dad? Think green!
Dads tend to love electronic gadgets and on Father's Day, who doesn't want to give dad what he craves? The challenge is fulfilling dad's wishes while staying aware of the environmental issues raised in the making, using and disposal of electronics.
The best gadget would use solar or human power, be made locally of recycled materials, come in no or minimal packaging (which is compostable), contain no harmful materials and would be fully recyclable when dad is done with it.
Dream on!
We have yet to reach electronics nirvana. But there are options that meet at least some eco-expectations. Choosing one of these is certainly better than ignoring the issue.
If given the choice between two items that perform in the way your dad wants, see if one of them is better on the green front.
Look for:
Products powered by the sun, gravity, human power or at the least, rechargeable batteries. Solar chargers are widely available as are items like cool, hand cranked flashlights and radios.
Products that are comparatively energy efficent. Computers, TVs and printers are some of the products that companies are working to make better in this department. Check out Energy Star labels where available.
Products made with fewer hazardous materials. All electronics contain hazardous materials (PCs, for example may contain lead, cadmium, mercury and flame retardants in plastic casings). This is why they should never be thrown in the trash. Look for electronics that meet European standards which, while not perfect are better.
Products containing recycled content. Moblie phones and computers are just two of the items available that use some percentage of recycled materials.
Another great idea is to upgrade what dad already has instead of buying a new unit. Adding a larger internal hard drive to his computer, paying for a professional "tune up" so the computer will run faster or purchasing extra memory for a camera are all eco-friendlier alternatives to buying new. And of course, buying the item used, but usable is another green option.
How about gifting dad with a surge protector that turns off power to idle devices eliminating electricity usage and saving money?
As a bonus gift for dad, whether buying electronics or not, offer to recycle any he's ready to get rid of. Electronics make up 70 percent of all hazardous waste and very little of what could be recycled actually is.
So collect dad's outdated gadgets, head to Earth 911 and find out how to recycle them close to home.
Enjoy a happy, green Father's Day!
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Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Stuff We Found Today - 06.13.10
Rainboots that charge your cellphone
Family, Kids & Health Stuff
- Target Hooks Up With Punky Brewster For New Organic Baby Collection - (ecorazzi.com) Yea!!! More affordable organic baby clothing!
Food Stuff
- Is There Slavery In Your Chocolate? - (John Robbins) Great article post!
- Unexpected Consequence: Increased CO2 Could Affect Nutritional Value of Crops - (EcoGeek.org) "...increased CO2 could reduce the protein content of crop plants by as much as 20 percent." Okay... not good!
Beauty & Fashion Stuff
- Thermoelectric Galoshes Charge Your Cellphone Using Heat From Your Feet - (Ecouterre) Rainboots that charge your cellphone? Perfect for all those rainy day walks!
- TOMS Wedges: Best Green Shoes for Summer, 2010 - (Eco-Chick) Already love their flats, but these wedges are cute!! Plus buy a pair of TOMS shoes and a pair of shoes gets donated to a child in need.
- We'll Toast to These Boys! - (ecofabulous) For guys living in colder climates...organic cotton thermal boxer briefs...and they're under $8!
Tech & Science Stuff
- Dirty Power, Clean Cars: Even From Coal, EVs are Cleaner - (Car Talk)
- Solar Powered Shrub Car is Not Your "Garden Variety" EV - (Inhabitat) OK, this is a little silly... but we figure it must have some application, right? (video in post)
- Flexible OLEDs Could Lead to Sony computer "Bracelets" by 2020- (Ecouterre) Computer on your arm....oooh. (video in post)
- Electric Jet Ski: All of the Fun, Non of the Oil and Emissions - (EcoGeek.org) Calling all you summer jet skiers!
- Apples Patents Solar-Powered iPod, iPhone - (EcoGeek.org) Wondering when they were finally going to do this...hooray!
- Forget Wave Power, Google and Others May Use Poo Power for Data Center - (EcoGeek.org) No joke!
School, College & Student Stuff
- Tea Partiers Bid to Keep Climate Change Out of the Classroom - (Change.org) Seriously??? C'mon... it's SCIENCE folks!!
Nature & Environment Stuff
- BP Tries to Block Photos of Dead Wildlife - (Change.org) "The New York Daily News reported on Wednesday that BP has ordered its contractors not to share pictures or otherwise publicize the scores of dead and injured wildlife."
- Dying, dead maring wildlife paint dar, morbid picture of Gulf Coast following oil spill - (NYDailyNews.com) "Here's what President Obama didn't see when he visited the Gulf Coast..."
- Poll: America Opinion on Climate Change Warms Up - (George Mason University) Well, it's about time!
- Hands Across the Sand - This even takes place June 26 at a beach near you...check it out!
- Oceans Without Fish in 40 Years? - (Blue Living Ideas) May sound far fetched, but it's a real possibility..."if fishing policies don’t change, all commercial fisheries could collapse in the next 40 years..."
- Copenhagen Adopts a Mandatory Green Roof Policy - (Inhabitat) Those Europeans...so with it! All big cities should do this.
- China Unveils World's Fastest High-Speed Train - (EcoGeek.org) ...and the US will finally have a high-speed train when???
- Giant Sinkhole Opens in Guatemala - (ecorazzi.com) "This picture is enough to induce nightmares... Planet Earth never fails to surprise…"
Political, Social & Economy Stuff
- Blazing Trails: What Five Pioneering Cities Have Banned - (Causecast) Whoa...check this out (pretty awesome)!
- Energy Use in the US & Global Agri-Food Systems: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture - (Culture Change) Great post...worth the time to read.
Other Random Cool Stuff
- Blood:Water Mission's LEMON:AID Stand - What a great summertime activity for neighborhood kids, schools, community groups, etc. to do!
- Dos and don'ts of oil spill action: How you can really help - (Mother Nature Network)
- Wal-Mart Goes Green - (EcoFriendlyDaily.com) Before you snicker...you should check out this post...a big box store can make a big green difference.
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Quote of the Week - 06.13.10
Smile, breathe, and go slowly."
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Friday, June 11, 2010
Summer Strawberries & Dark Chocolate... Oh Yeah!!
Sweet summer strawberries are here, and we're pairing them with dark chocolate to create our "Strawberries & Chocolate" truffles. These will only be around for as long as summer strawberries are available. So...order some before they're gone!
Each batch of our strawberry truffles start with organic strawberries from our local farmer's market. These ripe and succulent berries are then slow roasted for hours, intensifying their flavor. Finally, they're pureed and blended into a dark chocolate ganache with a touch of organic coconut cream. |
Our "Strawberries & Chocolate" truffles are enrobed in 72% dark chocolate and then topped of with a slice of organic dried strawberry. They're available in our large dessert-sized truffles and can be included as one of the flavors in our Truffles-To-Give, Truffles-To-Share or our Bulk Truffles. |
Monday, June 7, 2010
Quote of the Week - 06.06.10
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Stuff We Found Today - 06.04.10
Oil soaked pelican in Louisiana
Home Stuff
Beauty & Fashion Stuff
Tech & Science Stuff
Work & Business Stuff
Nature & Environment Stuff
Political, Social & Economy Stuff
Other Random Cool Stuff
Family, Kids & Health Stuff
- EWG's 2010 Sunscreen Guide - (Environmental Working Group) Just in time for summer outdoor fun!
Food Stuff
- Genetically Modified foods Could Cause Long-Term Sterility - (Organic Consumers Association) "...one of the most obvious clues about the danger of GMO foods are that just about EVERY species of animal that is offered a GMO food versus a non-GMO food will avoid the GMO one." Hello!!!
- McDonald's 4 Year Old Cheeseburger Video - (YouTube) OMG...everyone needs to see this!!! Even the cheese doens't have mold on it...WHAT?!!!! Do we really want to be giving our kids this?
- The World's First Bionic Burger - (YouTube) ...and here's another video "about a man who's been saving hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and Big Macs from McDonalds for over 18 years... and they look EXACTLY the same!"
- Dark Chocolate Guards Against Brain Injury - (Mercola.com) Woohoo... another reason to eat chocolate (Fair Trade, that is).
- The Organic Food Solution - (Organic Consumer Association) New book detailing why buying organics might be the best thing you can do for your body & the planet.
- Plastic Lamps made from Recycled Six-Pack Rings - (Inhabitat) Very cool looking!
- Children's Paper Tube DIY Eco-furniture is Customizable and Fun! - (Inhabitots) These are perfect for classrooms or home playrooms... so fun looking!
- Hill-Shaped French Eco House is a New "Wave" in Green Building - (Mother Nature Network) Cool looking house!
- FEED Project's "Guatemala" Bags Provide Nutrition for Malnourished Kids - (Ecouterre) FEED was founded by Lauren Bush!
- Wal-Mart Knows Miley Cyrus's Jewelry Is Toxic But Continues to Sell It - (NYMag.com)
- Handbags Hazards Continue at Wal-Mart - Tell the Retailer to Get the Lead Out! - (Center for Environmental Health)
- Eco-Fashion: Going Green - (Fashion Institute of Technology) Eco-fashinistas will want to check this exhibit out at the FIT Museum in NY.
- Reveal: "Vegan Superstar" Handbag - Super cute!!! Diggin' it in the light charcoal and ruby!
Tech & Science Stuff
- Sony Unveils Flexible OLED Thinner Than a Strand of Hair - (Inhabitat) Think of the things they could make...
- IBM's Traffic Lights Can Remotely Halt Your Car Engine - (Inhabitat) "...'A System and Method for Controlling Vehicle Engine Running State at Busy Intersections for Increased Fuel Consumption Efficiency' prevents cars from running red lights by–get this–remotely stopping vehicle engines." What, really????
Work & Business Stuff
- Top 10 cities for new grads seeking green jobs - (Mother Nature Network)
Nature & Environment Stuff
- Oil reaches Louisiana shores - (The Big Picture: Boston.com) Pictures speak louder than words...
- What BP does not want you to see - (Repower America) "Check out what BP does not want you to see. And please share this widely -- every American should see what's happening under the surface in the Gulf" ...and sign the petition!
- Dead Dolphins Wash Up On Coat; Oil's Role Unclear - (Greenwala News)
- Dolphin gets an iPad - (Mother Nature Network) "Merlin the dolphin is the first animal to get an iPad, and he's using it to teach humans about dolphin communication."
Political, Social & Economy Stuff
- 1st Lady Michelle Obama works out with students on South Lawn of the White House - (Obama Pics Daily) FLOTUS rocks!! Awesome pics!
- Free Trade vs. Fair Trade: The Struggle for Responsible Globalization - (POLS 405.1) A good read... informative. We believe that Fair Trade can exist within "Free Trade" as long as consumers are educated as to what the products are that they're buying.
Other Random Cool Stuff
- GOOD Instructions: Things You didn't Know Were Made of Oil - and How to Avoid Them - (GOOD)
- The True Cost of Chevron... What has Chevron given to you? - Interesting site...see the environmental and social impact that the oil giant has made around the world.
- What are the easiest, most important things to recycle? - (Mother Nature Network) Top 3 items to keep out of the landfill... and they're no brainers!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
FREE Coco Eco Magazine Subscription!!
Coco Eco is one of our fave eco fashion magazines. We especially love that Editor-In-Chief Anna Griffin is a great supporter of Fair Trade! So for all you eco-fashionistas out there, here's an offer not to be passed up...
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Coco Eco Magazine, a magazine dedicated to all things eco-chic, would like to extend to you a Free one-year subscription to Coco Eco Magazine (six issues), a value of $11.95. To take part in this limited time offer, please sign-up as follows:
- Go to http://www.cocoecomag.com/
- Fill in the FREE SUBSCRIPTION fields in the bottom FREE SUBSCRIPTION panel and use the Offer Code: cocoecoft0511 (valid through June 12th)
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- Go to your e-mail and click on the authorization
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MAY/JUNE 2010, Issue 11:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
VIDEOS: McDonald's burgers that age better than we do - seriously scary!!!
McDonald's burgers that never age!
Show these to everyone!!!
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