Daily Greenz #91

Alarmed
by all the recent news of pets falling ill with cancer and other illnesses
caused by toxins? Our loyal sidekicks
aren’t any more immune than we are to all the contaminants that pass through
our doors. Luckily, West Paw Designs
offers several relieving options for the eco-conscious pet shopper. Notably, their Bumper Bed is made entirely of
organic cotton and all their toys, such as the popular Eco Bone, are made
primarily from recycled plastic bottles. Called IntelliTex fabric and IntelliLoft stuffing, they comprise 85% of
the material that Fido will end up chewing on. Ensure a longer, healthier life for the pooch in your life by purchasing
in an Eco Nap for $27.90 or an Eco Bone for $9.50 at www.westpawdesign.com. Available in a variety of colors to suit your
pet’s personality.

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Daily Greenz #90

In past years, Apple has received a bad rep for being every eco-consumer’s worst nightmare. In fact, Greenpeace ranked Apple as having the worst environmental record among 14 major electronic companies, based on its use of harmful chemicals and failure to implement a recycling program for its products.

In a recent effort to improve its public image, Apple has released the MacBook Air. Thin enough to fit into a manila envelope, it’s also one of the lightest laptops on the market, which means it takes less greenhouse gases to deliver to consumers. The improvements don’t stop there: the laptop’s case is made of aluminum, which is easily recyclable. In addition, there’s no PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or BFR (bromide) in this model, and Apple also refrained from using
mercury and arsenic in the Macbook Air’s LCD display and glass. Finally, they reduced the packaging for the
laptop by more than 50%, and it proudly displays the Energy-Star for energy efficiency.

Greenpeace gave it a nod for being considerably more eco-friendly, but has urged Apple to incorporate green practices for all its products. Available for $1,799 at www.apple.com.

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Daily Greenz #89

Cell phones have long been a thorn in the flesh of environmentalists, who decry the 130 million cell phones that Americans throw out every year, creating 65,000 tons of trash, including toxic metals and other health hazards. Nokia has finally heard their cry and taken the lead to create eco-mobile products that are made of plant-based plastics and recycled steel, and use much less energy than their hazardous counterparts. They unveiled the 3110 Evolve at their world conference last year, which was a big hit with Greenpeace because it’s made of 50% recycled materials and totes an energy-efficient charger, which uses 94% less energy than Energy Star requirements and
automatically shuts off once the phone is fully charged. Click here to read more

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Daily Greenz #88

Ecoist’s
unique bags are bound to be a conversation-starter. These funky, colorful designs are made from
repurposed candy wrappers, soda labels, and other food packages rescued from
manufacturers due to misprints or over-production. They’re made in Mexico and Peru  under fair-trade, sweatshop-free conditions, ensuring that your purchase
reduces landfill and sustains a community of local artisans.

We
love the Envelope clutch, which is made out of hand-folded candy wrappers and
is water-resistant. It comes in four
different colors and is available for $90 at www.ecoist.com. That’s not all: for every bag you purchase,
Ecoist will plant a tree to help reduce global warming. Working in conjunction with Trees for the
Future, they’ve planted countless trees in India, Uganda, Haiti, Mexico, and
the U.S.

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Daily Greenz #87

The
staple in every wardrobe is the perfect pair of hip-hugging jeans – the kind
that makes our backsides look like we’ve been going to the gym every day this
month. So what could be better than
wearing a pair of organic jeans that
makes us look good in every way? Kate
Boutique, who’s committed to displaying designers that are simple yet edgy, offers
a pleasing array of designer jeans that can be worn on an errand run or an
evening out on the town.
The
bootcut pair by NFY is made from 100% organic cotton and fits like a
glove. Although it runs a little pricey
at $144, wear it for a long time to justify the cost and be happy in the
knowledge that 1% of all sales go to funding Heal the Ocean, a non-profit that
focuses on resolving the critical issue of nearshore pollution.  Get a pair or two at kateboutique.com.

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