GREEN JAR

Last entries by GREEN JAR

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
Jan 17 2012

JESSICA ALBA & BRIAN LEE LAUNCH ‘THE HONEST COMPANY’: SAFER BABY PRODUCTS

As a new mom, Alba obsessed over what was in baby products. Her research found that large multinational packaged good companies were creating diapers, wipes and cleaning products with dozens of new chemicals in them every few months. Alba– like a lot of parents– was concerned about the long-time affect...

Archived in Business
Jan 16 2012

HOLDEN PARTNERS WITH STUSSY ON ECO STREETWEAR COLLECTION

For all you Stussy and Holden fans – your prayers have been answered. Holden is proud to announce the “Stussy by Holden” collection, an active lifestyle streetwear line hitting stores Fall 2012.What will this brilliant collection entail? The “Stussy by Holden” collection will include two military-inspired jackets, a packable vest,...

Archived in Business
Dec 02 2011

IF CHRISTMAS CAROLS FREAK YOU OUT ALSO…

Lately, it smells, tastes, and even sounds like Christmas. People are starting to put up their trees, radio stations are starting to change up their rotation, coffee houses are re-introducing seasonal favorites, and the city is lighting up. Don’t get me wrong, I am 100% pro Christmas. I LOVE a...

Archived in Music