The Alternative Consumer

a small patch of green news

rd — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:12:42 PST

This could get ugly…Obama Administration Pauses on Alaska Drilling – yahoo! news Makes too much sense,,,Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Planet - sciencedaily Chinese Tigers Afraid of Chickens – anan0va Natch…Big Oil to Congress: Expand Offshore Drilling – reuters

EarthLover Shopping – 3 Great Green Giveaways

Maureen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:55:09 PST

Check out this Great Green Giveaway for guys and the ladies, sponsored by eco hip online shop, EarthLover. Three lucky readers will be selected at random: first and second place winners can each take their pick of either: the ladies EarthLover Natural Moisturizing Salt Glow or men’s Organic Shave and Skin Mojito Man Gift Set. Third [...]

California regulates tv energy efficiency

rd — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:59 PST

The California Energy Commission has decided to regulate the sale of energy hogging big-screen tv’s in the state. Starting in 2011, the new mandate will prevent the sale of televisions that don’t meet energy requirements. Stricter controls, that could phase-in in 2013, may include restrictions on the sale of sets larger than 58 inches. The Consumer [...]

CelebriDucks intros Mr. Green, the eco duck

Theresa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:27:38 PST

“CelebriDucks is the original creator of the first ever celebrity rubber ducks of the greatest icons of film, music, athletics, and history.” Pioneering a whole new collectible, they have created over 200 different CelebriDucks, producing versions of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, the Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, James Dean, KISS, Barack Obama, James Brown, [...]

diy gifts: recycled refrigerator door shelves

mr. happy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:01:01 PST

Designer home decor on a budget – since many of us are broke this holiday season I thought I’d feature a couple of DIY projects as funky gift ideas. I know I’d get my holiday glow on if I saw either this recycled refrigerator door shelf unit or ironing board chair with my name on [...]

a mixed bag of green news

rd — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:46:05 PST

U.S. and China need to be out in front…Obama Hints at Action During Climate Talks – msbc The art of compromise…Climate Talks Make Progress, Pressure on U.S. – reuters Good to know…Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When it Comes to Brains – sciencedaily Ice Retreat Creates New CO2 Store – bbc Did you hear a splash? Udder Shock: SC [...]

upcycled cigar box purse

rd — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:28:04 PST

Dragonflies on an upcycled wooden cigar box – an interesting amalgam of ideas, materials and messages….This steampunk inspired handmade bag is neatly lined with upholstery fabric. The satin cord handle measure 24″ – the bag measures 7 x 7 3/4 x 3″ $95 @ thesteampunktrunk’s esty shop

Travel: Staying Green without Spending Green

Jessica — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:03:56 PST

These days, the cost of eco-friendly accommodations demands a premium more often than not. Organic sheets? Check. (And 1,000 thread count, natch.) All-natural, in-room soda and fair-trade tea? Of course. (To sip out of beveled designer glassware.) Recycled paper products? No doubt. (Right there next to the iPod docking station.) Since when, we wonder, did going [...]

Kids Konserve – not just for kids

Maureen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:15 PST

Fresh onto the green lifestyle scene are two, spanking new, insulated lunch sacks from one-year-old eco-conscious company, Kids Konserve. Smartly made from recycled plastic bottles/Petspun, these reusable, BPA- and lead-free insulated food bags bring peace of mind. They keep lunch meals healthy and safe, while eliminating the need to dispose of foil, plastic bags, used [...]

Recycling Pros and Cons

Rose — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:39:05 PST

Yesterday was America Recycles Day – the latest manifestation of what is not a new idea – in fact at its very core it is an extremely old idea: take something old and reuse it to make it something new again. Industrial scale recycling like we have today didn’t begin until the 1970’s. In 1980 [...]