A few weeks back, we told you about a man who was caught at a New Zealand airport trying to smuggle rare lizards out of the country –in his underwear. Well, it seems that the courts will be making an example out of Hans Kurt Kubus, who hails from Germany, for attempting to sneak out of the country with not one, not two…but 44 endangered lizards stuffed in his skivvies. …
Photo via Aluka Life has never been too easy for the African wasp Certosolen arab… Read the full story on TreeHugger
There are only a couple more days left to get your neck into this stunning zipper pendant and wrists into this rocker-chic, upcycled zipper cuffs ! Fashioned from broken zippers salvaged from dumpster doom, this stylish set from designer Tara St. James will not only give an extra edge to any outfit, but show your commitment to eco-fashion, for a better and less wasteful world! ENTER TO WIN AT ECOUTERRE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco-fashion , ecouterre giveaway , green fashion , Sustainable Fashion , tara st
The art of upcycling isn’t always practical – as is the case with these rather jagged-looking metal undies . But don’t go thinking that all accessories made from old computer chips and circuit boards are so painful. Some, like these rather gorgeous earrings and this opulent bib necklace , are actually quite lovely and will definitely cause less… chafing.
We had the chance to meet Steve Burns when he came to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this month.
We’re all about prefab homes for humans, but cats need shelter too! Luckily, there’s Caboodle – a corrugated cardboard modular condo that your feline friends will be delighted to move their little cat possessions into immediately. Aside from having architectural details that are the cat’s meow, Caboodle’s are also made in the good old United States from 40% post-consumer recycled cardboard.
Why settle for a postcard of the Mona Lisa, when you could have a hand-carved leaf engraved with her mysterious face? Making art with leaves isn’t a new idea, but several online purveyors have taken the medium to a new level. Offering up intricately cut images of everything from landscapes to the female form to even Napoleon – yes, you can have the face of the famous emperor cut into a leaf and framed - sustainable art just got a little more interesting.
Many of us were disappointed by the State of the Union address Wednesday night. Sure the president stressed the importance of a climate bill and clean energy development, but he also committed to pursuing more nuclear energy, new offshore oil drilling and “clean” coal. That makes today’s announcement that the Federal Government will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020 very welcome news. The largest energy consumer in the U.S. will cut its emissions by making gains in efficiency and using more renewable energy. The government spent $24.5 billion on electricity and fuel in 2008 alone and hopes to save $8 – 11 billion over the next decade through this initiative
New York City , much like any big city, disposes of a lot of trash — but what if that trash could be used in a constructive manner? NYC-based architects Terreform have proposed a new form of construction for the City that uses industrial sized robots to create buildings and islands from waste instead of sending it to landfills like Fresh Kills . They’re calling the project Rapid Re(f)use, and the first design is a reverse of the Statue of Liberty that would be built out in the harbor.
As we begin to peel back the multiple layers of winter (or are just starting to feel the chill, depending on what part of the world you’re in), Amenity Home launches their latest collection of nature-inspired bedding reflective of the emerging spring season. Taking their cue from ferns, their latest collection is offered in a vibrant palette of hues fit for the coming months.
