The Alternative Consumer

pre-worn tees become eco panties

mr. happy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:58:36 PST

It’s always a kick to find recycled or upcycled items that have found new life and expression in another form. In this case, pre-worn t-shirts are re-born as eye-catching eco-panties, for those with a hankering to draw a little attention to their region downunder. If you have some old t-shirts and you know someone who’s handy [...]

tips for a green thanksgiving

Rose — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:38:51 PST

As “Turkey Day” fast approaches we thought we’d revisit Rose’s list of tips for greening your fall feast. In my family, Thanksgiving was always the most stressful of holidays. Would there be enough food? Would so-and-so come? Would the house be clean enough? Rarely among those concerns was, how [...]

Greenpurse – The Nordem Outdoor Collection

Theresa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:17:06 PST

Greenpurse has the mission to lessen the amount of ever-increasing waste produced each year. Here is their founding principle: “The founding principle of our company is that no material is unusable; whether it be an old pair of jeans or a plastic grocery bag, it can be refashioned into a beautiful bag, purse, [...]

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