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The Alternative Consumer


a mixed bag of green news

Clean energy?  Wanted: More Space to Dump Nuclear Waste - msnbc EPA: Mercury Not Needed in Many Consumer Products - livescience The Big O is already making wise decisions…Obama Says His...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: enviro news, news/science, eco news, environmental news, green news
a mixed bag of green news

Obama Victory Signals Rebirth of US Environmental Policy - enn/guardian.uk Regional power companies will fight this tooth and nail. Gore’s Group Urges Obama to Create U.S. Power Grid -...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: enviro news, news/science, eco news
PEVA shower curtains - nontoxic and PVC-free

The greatest danger in the shower these days may not be running into Anthony Perkins with a butcher knife, but your new vinyl shower curtain.  The EPA and Environmental Health and Justice have come...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: bath, fabrics, health, home decor, online shopping
Eco Friendly Spa Gift Set for Dogs

What better way to honor our new president elect, Barack Obama, (the man is on a mission to put a new puppy in the White House) than for us dogs to get spotlessly clean for his upcoming...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: online shopping, pet stuff, eco friendly dog, eco friendly dog products
recycled barnwood frame

The husband and wife team that comprises Greater Yellowstone Furniture and Design saves trees and adds western character to its frames and furniture by utilizing the recycled lumber from 20th Century...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: furniture, home decor, online shopping, recycle, recycled barn wood
willow creek - memory blankets

Many believe as Buddha, life is suffering.  All the more reason especially during these challenging times to celebrate our good times in the present and cherish those from our past. What triggers a...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: art, bed, clothing, cool, gifts
a mixed bag of green news

A plug-in Caddie…GM Presses Ahead With Plug-ins Beyond Volt - reuters Now you’re talking…(print/audio) Duke Energy Sees Rooftops as Future Power Plants - npr Rocks Could Sponge...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: carbon neutral, enviro news, health, eco news, environmental news
act2 GreenSmart laptop bags from recycled PET bottles

I was just gazing forlornly at the lame looking, faux-leather monstrosity that is my laptop case.  If I had it to do all over again, and knowing what I know now about consumer waste, I’d...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: computers, cool, design, energy-saving, office
residential small wind tax credit

It turns out the recently passed $700 billion economic bailout package contained some sweet tasting pork.  In addition to tax credits for geothermal, wind, solar and green building, Congress added...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: alternative energy, energy, energy-saving, enviro news, green building
a mixed bag of green news

Let’s light this candle…Obama: ‘This is Your Victory’ - cnn Not every law is a good law…Californians Reject Renewable Power Measure - reuters No McCain jokes...

Started in The Alternative Consumer • 4 weeks ago • 0 responses
Tags: enviro news, news/science, politics, eco news, political news