I just watched Downstream – and had my eyes opened about an industrial project which is considered to be the most ecologically destructive project on Earth: the Alberta tar sands. Downstream is a new documentary by Academy Award nominee Lesley Iwerks, which you too can watch at http://www.babelgum.com/downstream . But I warn you, it’s unsettling …
We’ve been nominated for a Green Log Award, and we’d appreciate your vote. It’s super easy – will take you 2 min. max. Just go to: http://www.greenlogawards.com/nominees-2009/ Click on “Home Furnishings” where you’ll see the nominees listed. You can read the environmental statements of the nominees; if you want to vote it’s very easy. …
I have learned to love flying in airplanes. I just decided, well, I’ve got to do it and c’est la vie. That mental adjustment has really made a difference and allowed me to actually enjoy trips. I just returned from New York City and the grand opening celebration of the new Edward Ferrell Showroom in …
If you haven’t ever checked out this site, you should. Not only have they been very generous about sharing info on O Ecotextiles (http://designintuit.com/dev/index.php?page=o-ecotextiles#3), but wander around this site a bit and see some great houses and interviews. The crux of the site is sharing great design showhouses across the US. And their blog currently …
Ghandi said that we should be the change we want to see in the world. Some of the things I’ve read recently makes me think that that the youth of today seems to be really taking up that challenge – new research by the EnviroMedia Social Marketing indicates young Americans, an estimated audience of 76 …
Hi there…just found out we’re in eco-structure Magazine, in the “Innovators” section! If you haven’t read this publication, and you are curious about green building, you should. AND…Robb Report Collection for April, which comes with your Robb Report, gave us a FULL PAGE in their “Design Guide” section. BTW, April is their ‘green issue’, so …
Just in case you’re a designer or similar trade person and looking around in NYC, we are available in two terrific showrooms. Michael Tavano in the NYDC has been carrying us since Dec. 08 and we’re grateful he’s gotten so behind us! Ever been to his showroom? Great fun-a must see! And now we’ve been …
Did anybody see the Goyard canvas shopping tote for sale over the holidays? It cost $1065, plus $310 if you wanted a triangular “recycle” symbol painted in gold. The canvas was advertised as being “100% recyclable”. Let’s not go into all the ramifications of that one product, but I want to use this example …
Soooo, we’ve just been posted/added by: URL: http://www.greengamma.com Title: Green Search. Green Directory: Search the green web! Support the environment. Think green. Be Green. Greengamma.com If you have 2-3 min., we ask that you help make us a “Most Popular” listing, by going to the above site, clicking on the “CATEGORY: Home / Green Building / …
Hi everyone, Very respected in the ‘green’ world, Sustainable Industries just posted a piece on O Ecotextiles online (it’ll be in their Feb. issue) – http://www.sustainableindustries.com/breakingnews/37482759.html. I like this quote from Patty: “U.S. mills are missing a giant opportunity,” [as] sustainable fabric processing “could be the saving grace of the U.S. textile industry.” What other …
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