GREEN JAR

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Mar 27 2012

EARTH HOUR: LIGHTS OUT THIS SATURDAY

The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, Beijing’s Forbidden City, and hundreds of other world landmarks will be abruptly blacked out Saturday night. But the 60-minute power outages—scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., local time—won’t be the results of a terrorist plot, natural disaster, or massive solar flare. They’re all part...

Archived in Take Action
Mar 27 2012

BOXED WATER, WHAT ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE DRINKING

By now anyone on this planet should know that bottled water isn’t a Mother Nature friendly way to cart around and consume your daily H2O. About 30 to 40 billion plastic water bottles are discarded each year, of which 90 percent end up in landfills rather than recycling bins. Let’s...

Archived in Business Sports/Health/Fitness
Mar 27 2012

RACHEL ROY’S CHARITABLE CLUTCH: 100% OF PROCEEDS TO ORPHANAID AFRICA

Designer Rachel Roy truly believes that giving is better then receiving. Roy is gifting the children of Ghana education through OrphanAid Africa, a nonprofit organization supporting orphans and vulnerable children through education, care reform and developmental programs. Roy’s limited-edition Ghana clutch ($49), part of her on-going “Kindness is Always Fashionable”...

Archived in Fashion
Feb 07 2012

GIANT STATUTE IN SOUTH AFRICA MADE FROM 4,200 COCA-COLA CRATES

Named Elliot, the giant lives at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Coca-Cola has commissioned several crate man throughout South Africa, but Elliot, who is nearly 60 feet tall and weighs a whopping 27 tons, carries a special message. Made out of 4200 plastic Coke crates, the recycled structure sports signs preaching the importance of...

Archived in Art/Architecture/Design
Feb 07 2012

ECO BRAND ADIDAS SLVR SPRING/SUMMER VIDEO

Adidas has released a video offering a sneak peek at its fashionable and sustainable SLVR Spring/Summer 2012 line with a bit of fencing action. The new adidas SLVR Spring/Summer 2012 campaign, shot by Willy Vanderperre, takes inspiration from the sport of fencing. The precision and elegance of fencing is fused with...

Archived in Fashion Uncategorized
Feb 07 2012

THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION X SUPER SUNGLASSES

Italian eyewear purveyor SUPER recently worked with the Elton John AIDS Foundation on this limited run of sunglasses. Zeiss lenses are featured on this pair alongside a layer of Italian white leather covering the frame matched with matte silver arms. Signature markings adorn the sunglasses, which are set to sell exclusively...

Archived in Fashion
Feb 06 2012

PETA PSA: STELLA MCCARTNEY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST LEATHER

Vegetarians and vegans have coveted Stella McCartney’s shoes and purses for years, and it’s not just because of her beautiful designs. McCartney doesn’t use a drop of animal skin in her products. That includes fur and leather. Now, just in time for New York fashion week, the designer is speaking out...

Archived in Fashion Uncategorized
Jan 24 2012

ECO SPORTS NEWS: YES, THE 2012 SUPERBOWL IS GOING GREEN!

It’s that time a year again. The Super Bowl is almost upon us, which means it’s time to pick your favorite team (it’s Giants vs. Patriots), whip up some healthy snacks and watch the year’s most innovative commercials. This year, Super Bowl XLVI (or 46, if you don’t do Roman...

Archived in Entertainment Sports/Health/Fitness
Jan 24 2012

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FORCES YOU TO DIG ECO WITH THE HAVANA TRASH MEN’S FLAT

Previously only available to women, the famed ‘trash’ collection is finally being offered on the men’s side in the brand’s 2012 spring/summer collection. At first, the Christian Louboutin Havana Trash Men’s Flat might look as though it were inspired by an abstract painting. The colors, strokes and patterns are so artistically...

Archived in Fashion
Jan 24 2012

ADIDAS ECO LINE ‘SLVR’ LAUNCHES BERLIN STORE

Eco-fashion doesn’t necessarily mean hemp fabrics and recycled denim. Going green in the clothing industry can also stand for new creative solutions in the design and production process to reduce its complexity and waste. One brand that is at the forefront of eco-lifestyle is German label Adidas. The sports heavy...

Archived in Fashion