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Debbie Does Hollywood Up with a New Eco Boutique
Deborah Lindquist's shop opens in California, near the stars she dresses
Environmentally conscious fashion designer Deborah Lindquist, who is renowned for her recycled cashmere creations and her bustier-incorporating wedding dresses, just opened a boutique in Toluca Lake. Ecorazzi has photos from the opening here. Lindquist's designs have been spotted on stars... more
Seven Problems with Building a Log Home
Log Homes Are Not Always the Best Choice
Last week I posted Are Log Homes Earth Friendly?, which discussed the pros of building a log home, including some of the eco-advantages. Like all building materials there are some negatives involved with using logs to build your house. Log... more
You Have More Choices for Green Cars that Save Fuel and Money
The Smart Car Is But One of Many Little Engines that Can
First came the clever little Smart ForTwo. Then came the outrageous gas prices. Now, drivers are looking for ways to get out of the SUV and into a car they can afford to drive. Below, the past, present, and future... more
Recycling Shoes: From One Good Sole to Another
Crocs Sets Up a Recycling Shoe Program to Help Millions in Need
Love ’em or hate ’em, the company that makes the infamous shoes is making strides in eco-directions. Technically, Crocs aren’t green in and of themselves, but this year they came out with a line called SolesUnited. They are recycling old Crocs,... more
How to Raise Green Babies
Ways to Launch Your Child on the Green Path from Birth
My wife left a frantic voicemail on my cell phone this week. "Where are you?" she droned, turning a three-syllable sentence into a six-syllable sentence. It was a pertinent question considering the circumstances. My wife's belly is burgeoning with our... more
What Americans Misunderstand About Environmental Shopping
Getting the Goods on Greenwashing
Americans tend to go green in primarily one way – they shop green. This is a recent trend – and I for one am not complaining. It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been green since I was a teen….ager.... more
Five Tips for Greening Your Pets
Natural Ideas to Keep your Pet Healthy and Safe
I recently read a story about a Boulder woman who sought to bring awareness to breast cancer by "staining" her poodle pink. While many Colorodans are enviro-savvy, especially in Boulder, this story seemed out of character for a state that... more
Honda's New Hybrid To Do Battle with Prius
Carmaker to Roll Out Four Hybrids by 2015
Gas prices have risen so high -- thanks to oil prices being over $130 a barrell -- that Honda decided to rethink its hybrid program, which to date has exactly one model: the Civic. Why bother to put a hybrid... more
Sex and the City Lingerie Line Uses Bamboo
You Can Watch the Movie and Join the Green Fun..
The media blitz surrounding the "Sex and the City" movie has been relentless, and until now RiverWired was one of the only sites on the Internet that hadn't mentioned it. Until now! But there is a green angle. Cosabella is... more
Celebrities Who Drive a Prius: Billy Joel, Jack Black, Alicia Silverstone....
See Who's Saving Gas: David Duchovny, Larry David , Ewan McGregor...Oh My
Now that peaking gas prices are giving drivers more incentive than ever to consider the alternatives, it's a good time to review all the celebrities who have already taken the plunge with the most famous alternative: the Toyota Prius hybrid.... more
