Tag Archives: sustainable

Why I Like Bamboo Towels Better than Cotton

Posted by Sandra Long6 Comments

I encountered my first bamboo towels nearly 5 months ago, strolling around the gift shop of an exotic Chinese Garden in Vancouver Canada. The bamboo fabric was remarkably soft – so soft in fact I was determined to buy it then and there despite the high price tag of $70. I have always been a soft towel nut; unfortunately, my experience with cotton has always been a disappointment. I’ve been told, “you have … Continue Reading »

6 Comments Posted in green products, organic products

6 1/2 Things to Do With Used Wrapping Paper

Posted by Chris4 Comments

AKA I’m Dreaming of a White (Green) Christmas from Behind Bars After all the excitement of gift opening is done what do we do with all that used wrapping paper? Well in the spirit of eco-friendliness and originality I have come up with a few fun ideas for re-using wrapping paper – even better than composting the biodegradable wrapping paper – trust me… 1. Make a huge wrapping paper pile and have everyone … Continue Reading »

4 Comments Posted in alternative energy, earth friendly, recycled products

Simply Sexy Terra Verde Bamboo Cutting Board

Posted by Chris1 Comment

I think Bamboo cutting boards are sexy. Am i a bit odd for saying so? (don’t answer that) Whenever I see a bamboo cutting board I am always attracted to its wonderful natural wood grain and the soft durable feel of the hard wood. I especially love the multi toned bamboo cutting boards like this Terra Verde Bamboo Cutting Board – simply sexy right? But the beauty of a bamboo cutting board is … Continue Reading »

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Green Golf Courses, Eco-Friendly Balls, Biodegradeable Tees What’s Next?

Posted by Chris2 Comments
Cane-it Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Golf Tees

With the grand opening of Mirimichi, Justin Timberlake’s first ever sustainable golf course in the US to receive the Audubon International’s Classic Sanctuary certification just days away (Opens July 25th) I was pondering (because I am a pondering sort) the juxtaposition of the beauty of a well maintained scenic golf course with the environmental reality that golf courses use an exorbitant amount of water and pesticides. Golf courses get a bad wrap, just … Continue Reading »

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KipGrill: Earth Friendly Rotisserie Grilling

Posted by Chris3 Comments

When I fist saw this video for the KipGrill I was thinking “wow solar or wind powered grilling!” Not quite, but still super cool. Here’s the deal, the KipGrill uses the ascending hot air from the coals to drive the rotisserie, therefore no electricity, batteries or other power sources are needed making this one wicked earth friendly outdoor rotisserie grill. Well almost. You still have the environmental impact of the charcoal briquets but there are some eco-friendly charcoal … Continue Reading »

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