green products
Clean Clothes in Just 14 Minutes April 28th, 2008
The Fastest Green Machine on the Market
It’s Good: This washing machine from Beko will get your clothes clean and fresh in 14 minutes, a fraction of the time of most washers on the market. It’s Green: The washer features an electronic water...more
Reflections on Earth Day April 25th, 2008
Too Commercialized?
This week at Ithaca College, and at many colleges around the country, there were Earth Day events on Tuesday. Ithaca College hosted a screening of the 11th Hour that night and during the day hosted...more
Shop (Green), but Not 'Til You Drop April 24th, 2008
New book highlights ways to go green in spending habits
Adopting a greener lifestyle sometimes puts me at odds with the very lifestyle I desire. I want a more simplistic lifestyle, one that's not driven by our consumeristic society. But at the same time, I'm...more
World's First Solar-Powered Bluetooth Headset April 7th, 2008
Go hands-free while freeing yourself from the electric grid
Now here's an idea whose time has come: a solar-powered Bluetooth headset. Iqua Ltd. bills its new BHS-603 SUN as the world's first solar-powered Bluetooth headset. It's a perfect pairing of innovative technologies. Bluetooth wireless devices...more
Greener Office Supplies Just a Click Away April 3rd, 2008
Catalog Specializes in Environmentally Friendly Paper, Pens, Toner
Back when I worked in an office every day, I used to love borrowing the supply catalogs from our department's administrator. Oh, the amazing lists of products I would find inside those magic pages! Papers...more
If You Absolutely Have to Have a Bottle of Water... March 31st, 2008
Here's One with Herbs and Natrual Ingredients
It’s Good: Carpe Diem Water provides a unique, refreshing alternative to the Vitamin Water craze. Instead of adding sugars and dyes to enhance the water’s taste, Carpe Diem flavors its water with a blend of...more
Sustainability with a Sense of Style March 27th, 2008
Bamboo to the Rescue
It’s Good: This stylish 3-piece Bamboo bin set provides a durable, aesthetic solution to your every storage need. From magazine racks, to toy boxes, or even to recycling bins, these bins will add a unique...more
Living Food for the Living Body March 25th, 2008
Kombucha Takes the World by Storm
It’s Good: Kombuchais a bottled, tea-like drink that contains live enzymes and cultures for a drinking experience that will allegedly help prevent cancer, heart disease, and weight problems, and may contribute to improved digestion, healthier...more
Marsupial Provides a Pocket of Warmth March 20th, 2008
Patagonia’s answer to the kangaroo pouch
It’s Good: The Synchilla Marsupial from Patagonia is a simple, comfortable fleece in the quality traditional on which Patagonia has built its reputation. This model features a “huge,” kangaroo-style pouch with more than enough space...more
Traverse the Earth with Earth Shoes March 19th, 2008
Footwear for the Eco-Conscious Globe Trotter
It’s Good: Earth is a shoe company that prides itself on comfort, craftsmanship, and design, and the Lazer-K model is no exception. Featuring an exclusive lightweight sole and exceptional ventilation, you’ll be rearing to go...more
