Fashion & accessories
One of my favourite eco retail-haunts, the small but perfectly-formed Green Apple Store has just had a shipment of the latest Pants to Poverty undies in: a range of bamboo boy-shorts for the nature loving girl!
Not only are the pants made from soft and lovely organi bamboo, they are also made under fairtrade conditions, giving you the most eco-friendly ass in town. For £9.95 you can order a pair in any colour and get free postage. Go here to check them out!
Related: Global hypercolor-style heat sensitive pants at Green Knickers
Green Challenges
I've chosen a great week to scrutinise my diet, what with a family health crisis over the weekend that's had me hospital-hopping all over the South East, and a house move at the end of the week thrown in for good measure. But not one to be put off by the sort of life changes that even calm, stable types can't deal with, I have continued in my no waste quest with mixed results.
The problem has mostly been the sheer amount of takeaways that have been involved, i.e. every meal I've had since Monday...
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Green Vehicles
The search for truly green transport continues apace, as hybrid cars have been shown to have their downsides. One possible solution is this insectoid-looking number: the Cree.
Looking something like a Reliant Robin that's mated with a praying mantis, the pocket-sized Cree is an electric car that requires minimal charging, and is described as being 'quiet, responsive, agile, and a lot of fun to drive.'
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Ethical & green gifts
Yes, I know it's not really necessary that the lid of my jewellery box be covered by a gossamer light butterfly which flutters its wings, but isn't it pretty? And if we're talking functionality, well I probably don't need that home planetarium, disco ball or oddly shaped lamp either. The wings are powered by the natural light in the room, so I'm guessing they use a very low level of solar energy to keep them flapping (more details aren't provided), and it will keep your treasures safe.
$15 from Brando
[Via Shiny Shiny]
Green gadgets
Mini laptops are just such a great thing on so many levels, but as far as I'm concerned, this one is off the scale. Not only is it covered in ultra-kawaii Tokidoki characters, it also weighs next to nothing and uses up far less power than your average laptop.
The limited edition PC is only available in Japan at the moment, but I shouldn't think they'll keep it there long what with the buzz that's building over it in the UK and the States. Small certainly seems to be beautiful in the gadget world with the rise of sub-notebooks, so why not make them even cuter?
[Via Popgadget]
Green Challenges
So here begins the week of me not wasting any food. A real challenge, for someone with eyes significantly larger than her stomach and a tendency to over-order! I am also not good with food that isn't totally fresh.
Follow the jump to find out how I'm getting on in my first day!
Related: Abi's leftover food trial | hippyshopper's guide to leftover food
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Green News
Vehicles that run on wind power are about the greenest form of transport you can get -- as long as you don't mind travelling only in very blustery places.
And two Brits who clearly aren't afraid to get their hair ruffled up a bit are Ecotricity MD Dale Vince and engineer, Richard Jenkins, who are about to try and break the 116.7mph land speed record for a wind-powered vehicle, held currently by an American team, on Australia's Lake Lefroy. Ecotricity relies heavily on windpower to create clean, green electricity, so this is a great way to demonstrate its power. We wish them all the best in their endevour!
One of my favourite eco retail-haunts, the small but perfectly-formed Green Apple Store has just had a shipment of the latest Pants to Poverty undies in: a range of bamboo boy-shorts for the nature loving girl!
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