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eco gift – recycled bike gear bottle opener
alternativeconsumer.com - 17 hours ago
eco gift – recycled bike gear bottle opener
— alternativeconsumer.com — This designer bottle opener is upcycled from a portion of a recycled bike cog that’s been welded... to a re-purposed steel circle. Comes in a tin container lined with recycled bicycle tube. An inexpensive gift for all those beer drinking cyclists on your holiday shopping list. $25 @ steel ... (more) eco gift – recycled bike gear bottle opener

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booking your eco accommodations
alternativeconsumer.com - 19 hours ago
booking your eco accommodations
— alternativeconsumer.com — Holiday travel is stressful enough. Take the sting out of your vacation planning by bookmarking these sites,... which lump eco accommodations together and make booking a breeze. You can reference handy tools online this season—like real guest photos and reviews—to help make smart, sustainable ... (more) booking your eco accommodations

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a chunky bunch of green news
alternativeconsumer.com - 20 hours ago
a chunky bunch of green news
— alternativeconsumer.com — Climate Change Fears Spark ‘New Nuclear Age’ – msnbc/wash. post I forgot what I was saying…Clearing Out... the Brains In-Box – livescience But will we deliver? EU Welcomes U.S. Pledge to Set Emissions Target – reuters Seems low…Study: 25% of U.S. Shoppers ... (more) a chunky bunch of green news

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Best & Worst EVs
alternativeconsumer.com - 35 hours ago
Best & Worst EVs
— alternativeconsumer.com — This year, the automotive industry has been abuzz, unveiling big plans for electric vehicles set to debut... in 2010 and beyond. While some of the cars prove promising, others have left us with an eyebrow raised. Here’s a round-up of the top newsmakers expected to launch in the New Year:  ... (more) Best & Worst EVs

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west coast eco fashion – cali green clothing
alternativeconsumer.com - 43 hours ago
west coast eco fashion – cali green clothing
— alternativeconsumer.com — If you’re a proud California resident with a sense of eco-style or you just want to exhibit... a love of all things “Cali” this may be the lifestyle apparel choice for you. Cali Green uses low impact materials, like organic cotton and makes all their stuff right in ... (more) west coast eco fashion – cali green clothing

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recycled bike tube with multi-font buckle
alternativeconsumer.com - 46 hours ago
recycled bike tube with multi-font buckle
— alternativeconsumer.com — Are you a person of words and letters? If you are, this recycled bike tube belt with... pewter buckle featuring letterpress type may let you subtly announce your literary tendencies. Created by Seattle’s Steel Toe Studio, this ec0 fashion accessory is vegan, recycled, waterproof and ... (more) recycled bike tube with multi-font buckle

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pre-worn tees become eco panties
alternativeconsumer.com - 3 days ago
pre-worn tees become eco panties
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) pre-worn tees become eco panties

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tips for a green your thanksgiving
alternativeconsumer.com - 3 days ago
tips for a green your thanksgiving
— alternativeconsumer.com — As “Turkey Day” fast approaches we thought we’d revisit this 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 ... (more) tips for a green your thanksgiving

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Greenpurse – The Nordem Outdoor Collection
alternativeconsumer.com - 3 days ago
Greenpurse – The Nordem Outdoor Collection
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) Greenpurse – The Nordem Outdoor Collection

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a small patch of green news
alternativeconsumer.com - 4 days ago
a small patch of green news
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) a small patch of green news

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EarthLover Shopping – 3 Great Green Giveaways
alternativeconsumer.com - 5 days ago
EarthLover Shopping – 3 Great Green Giveaways
— alternativeconsumer.com — We’re excited to announce our next highly anticipated, Great Green Giveaway, generously 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 ... (more) EarthLover Shopping – 3 Great Green Giveaways

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California regulates tv energy efficiency
alternativeconsumer.com - 5 days ago
California regulates tv energy efficiency
— alternativeconsumer.com — The California Energy Commission has decided to regulate the sale of energy hogging big-screen tv’s in the... state. Starting in 2001, 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 ... (more) California regulates tv energy efficiency

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CelebriDucks intros Mr. Green, the eco duck
alternativeconsumer.com - 5 days ago
CelebriDucks intros Mr. Green, the eco duck
— alternativeconsumer.com — “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 genre, they have created over 200 different CelebriDucks, producing versions of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, ... (more) CelebriDucks intros Mr. Green, the eco duck

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diy gifts: recycled refrigerator door shelves
alternativeconsumer.com - 6 days ago
diy gifts: recycled refrigerator door shelves
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) diy gifts: recycled refrigerator door shelves

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a mixed bag of green news
alternativeconsumer.com - 6 days ago
a mixed bag of green news
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) a mixed bag of green news

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upcycled cigar box purse
alternativeconsumer.com - 7 days ago
upcycled cigar box purse
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 @ ... (more) upcycled cigar box purse

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Travel: Staying Green without Spending Green
alternativeconsumer.com - 7 days ago
Travel: Staying Green without Spending Green
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) Travel: Staying Green without Spending Green

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Kids Konserve – not just for kids
alternativeconsumer.com - 8 days ago
Kids Konserve – not just for kids
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 carryalls bring peace of mind. They keep lunch meals ... (more) Kids Konserve – not just for kids

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Recycling Pros and Cons
alternativeconsumer.com - 8 days ago
Recycling Pros and Cons
— alternativeconsumer.com — 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 ... (more) Recycling Pros and Cons

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Playback Clothing – eco threads done right
alternativeconsumer.com - 8 days ago
Playback Clothing – eco threads done right
— alternativeconsumer.com — The thumbnail: PlayBack Clothing makes great looking and great-wearing tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, and they’re all made... from recycled post industrial materials. Look a little deeper and you’ll find a company that’s truly serious about sustainability, from the extraction of ... (more) Playback Clothing – eco threads done right

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