by Maureen @ 9:36 am post a comment »
It’s here…Happy Fourth of July. And the lucky winners of our Certaintees GiveAway are: Cyndi and Lia.
Made with a 70/30 mix of bamboo/organic cotton, you can wash and wear to your heart’s delight. Get a whole lotta eco style and comfort, and a whole lotta compliments. Below are a sample of artist Lee Tracy’s designs:
But nobody’s a loser — check out Certaintees online sale. AltCon readers can link to Certaintees via an ad in the left side column and receive a special, discounted rate.
Related: previously on altCon (8.29.07) - Certaintees - fit to a tee.
STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT GIVEAWAY FOR ALL YOU DOG-LOVERS, BEGINNING TODAY!
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by Maureen @ 9:09 am post a comment »
How will you celebrate your eco-independence? Mix some green with your red, white and blue. Here’s to a Happy 4th!
Photo Credit: Master Photographer, Susumu Sato @ susumusato.com
professional representation: Windham Art and Photography
518 734 4692 (Windham, NY)
photo@windhamfriends.org
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by rd @ 9:14 am post a comment »
Even the Kennedy’s might approve this innovative wind-power solution. (more) Continued »
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by rd @ 9:13 am post a comment »
You’re driving along in your fuel-efficient, but retro Yugo, someone is passing you (a common occurrence for Yugo drivers.) He’s in your blind spot and can’t see your tail lights when you instinctively signal to make a lane change to avoid that Buick Roadmaster that’s broken down in your lane…
Outfit your retro vehicle with these small, wide angle, mirrors with bright LED turn signal lights. The solar powered lights can alert a passing vehicle to your impending lane change and the wide-angle mirror can make you feel like you have a newer, cooler set of wheels. No internal wiring or power required. The mirrors attach to your existing mirrors with double-sided tape and the lights sync-up with your turn signal via a transmitter you can place in your trunk.
$149.95 @ firststreetonline.com
via: coolest-gadgets.com
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by Maureen @ 10:08 am post a comment »
Nominated in 2006 for the Observer Ethical Awards, U.K.-based Eco-Boudoir fashions high-end, fair trade made lingerie and bedroom furnishings.
Their luxurious eco undies, loungewear, pillows and throws are produced either in the UK, to support their local community or by a fair trade co-operative in India. (more) Continued »
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by rd @ 9:09 am post a comment »
I just came across this Jules Verne-like, global aviation concept that has a lot of intriguing features. A turtle shaped craft, powered by solar panels by day and bio-diesel at night. Able to land on any large body of water or open field, and fly and land straight up and down. What’s not to love? Today’s press release announces a $200 million investment, construction plans and a tentative test flight in 2009.
Further research reveals a website, turtleairships.com, that consists of a single page with a fuzzy black and white logo with the briefest of contact info and a blogspot blog that could very well be written and designed by a 14 year old in a garage in Encino. Nice way to prepare for your press launch. I might think twice before investing…
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by rd @ 4:57 pm 2 comments »
U.K. based Roberts Radio has introduced solarDAB, what they like to call “the world’s first solar powered digital radio.” The compact portable radio has a solar panel integrated into the top of the unit which absorbs direct sunlight in order to power the radio. There is a level indicator on the display screen that shows the strength of the solar level being absorbed, if the level is over half, the unit is being powered directly by the sun. The built in rechargeable battery pack is continuously charged while the radio is in direct sunlight. Once completely charged, the batteries will last up to 27 hours in complete darkness.
some features:
DAB radio
Solar, battery or AC powered
Rechargeable battery
Solar, battery and signal level icons
Soft touch rubberized controls
Band III and L band coverage
Multi-language support
White back-lit LCD display
Line input for iPod/MP3 playback
Headphone jack
AC adaptor / charger included
Available in white, black, pink, red or green
£79.99 @ robertsradio.co.uk
click here to enter and win a free SolarDAB
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by Maureen @ 11:16 am post a comment »
As new parents to son Kal, the Granvilles were compelled to create more alluring baby diaper and paraphernalia bags for both mom and dad, and then naturally branched out to also create cool bags for beach and kids. These grabbed my attention for their good looks, functionality and eco friendly quotient. (more)
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by rd @ 10:03 am post a comment »
Seattle, Washington’s Bedrock Industries (Wilma!) makes beautiful, handmade glass tiles from 100% recycled glass. They don’t add pigments and color additives to the mix, all the upcycled color and beauty is from the recycled original material. Their commitment to using recycled materials extends to shipping and packaging. Bedrock sponsors community-based programs, including student bottle drives and tours of their plant, that raise money for local schools and organizations and integrate Bedrock into the local community in a meaningful and productive way.
pricing info @ bedrockindustries.com
more cool pix after the jump Continued »
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