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innovative xBEE wind turbine

Maybe we need to look to nature for innovative alternative energy designs.  Clean energy design firm, green wavelength, has created a bumblebee-inspired 19-foot wind turbine prototype that they...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: alternative energy, design, eco news
Green Field Paper Company – Grow-A-Note

Here is another fantastically unique alternative product that you all will love!  Look out Hallmark, here comes Green Field Paper with a wonderful alternative to the normal paper greeting cards, note...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: green tips, office
a hot batch of eco news

Breaking (wind) News…The Methane Makers – bbc This will get ugly…Senate Hearing on Climate Bill Heats Up – npr The new guy’s a biologist…nice…Long To-Do...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: eco news, news/science
Tonight’s the Night – Ecouterre Launch Party

Organic cocktails, tasty vegan snacks & treats, good company and eco fashion wall to wall – all the fixings for a fun soiree…see you there!  RSVP@inhabitat.com Browse through racks...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: eco news, fashion
top 10 frighteningly green halloween movies

Given our focus ‘all things green’ we thought we’d throw together a fun list of ghoulishly green scary movies.  Here’s our top ten.  Don’t hesitate to add your own: 10....

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: humor, halloween films, halloween humor
Poly-Wood recycled plastic patio furniture

If you’re looking for a deal on classic-looking, sustainable deck furniture Stonecrest Furniture is featuring reduced prices on its Poly-Wood line of recycled plastic outdoor and patio...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: home decor, sustainable, outdoor furniture, poly wood furniture, recycled plastic furniture
The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond – a book review

It intrigued me to come across a book entitled, The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond.  Many parents desire to teach their children good eating habits, especially in light of the current...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: books, children, children's books
vegan ballerina slippers from Cynthia King

Any vegan and NYC -based twinkletoes out there?  Put your best foot forward and keep it local by choosing slippers from Cynthia King of Brooklyn. Dancer, choreographer and studio owner Cynthia...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: kids, shoes, cynthia king dance studio, vegan ballet slippers
Energy Sun-Bag keeps small gadgets charged

Germany-based Neuber and Konarka Technologies have teamed up to market a new solar charging line of bags.  Neuber’s Energy Sun-Bags feature Konarka’s Power Plastic material which converts...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: alternative energy, bags, design, green gadgets, solar charging bags
Green Halloween – more tips & tricks

Saturday night’s goblin fest should be all about fun.  If you’ve procrastinated like I have, here are a few greenish ideas that may help get you inspired. Need a little help with a...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 1 month ago • 0 responses
Tags: green tips, eco halloween, green halloween
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