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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories
Published December 26, 2009 at 3:00 pm No Comments
Reusable shopping bags are a must have for every eco-savvy consumer, but a normal family grocery trip isn’t always easy with typical reusable totes. Kristen Brown, founder of Green Waste Solutions, has created the answer – a convenient, easy to store system of 4 versatile shopping bags.
My Eco Bag System can replace 15 to 30 disposable
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Building and Architecture Happy Products Interior Design Lifestyle
Published December 24, 2009 at 11:25 am No Comments
While Christmas is only a day away, there are still many things that likely need to be put in order. For those of you who have caught the Christmas spirit, you might be thinking of things in terms of Santa’s elves, who are still working at wrapping, stuffing stockings, and decorating the North Pole.
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Building and Architecture Interior Design
Published December 21, 2009 at 1:00 pm No Comments
We love to highlight our favorite eco-friendly furniture finds and the latest trends in green decorating here at the Green Connoisseur. We’ve showcased amazing up-cycled eco art and even featured a few DIY green decor projects. Today, we’re adding to that collection with some of the most intriguing recycled home accessories we’ve encountered – from
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Building and Architecture Home Electronics
Published December 16, 2009 at 2:08 pm No Comments
Eco-friendly cell phone options continue to expand with more mobile manufacturers striving to eliminate the harmful carcinogens found in typical handsets. We’ve already seen Samsung’s efforts, with the super chic, solar powered Blue Earth and the bioplastic Reclaim on the Sprint network.
Sony Ericsson is making the mobile industry even greener with the latest additions to their
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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories Interior Design
Published December 12, 2009 at 3:01 pm No Comments
Shabby-chic is a beautiful style that combines old and new to create a unique feel and look. Fancy chandeliers dripping with crystals might be paired with an old shelf that has lost most of its paint. Vintage fabrics might be tucked inside an old guitar case. The overall effect is gorgeous, but to
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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories
Published December 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm No Comments
Thousands of packages will be making their way around the globe over the next few weeks as gifts are exchanged with family and friends both near and far. Holiday shipping can have a huge impact on the planet – not just the fossil fuels burned to transport those gifts, but the boxes, paper, tape, and
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Building Products Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories
Published December 9, 2009 at 2:07 pm No Comments
Keeping warm this winter is important to keep you and your family healthy and happy. Most conventional means of heating homes are ultimately through the burning of fossil fuels or wood, but heat doesn’t just come from turning up the thermostat or throwing a log on the fire any more. The cold of winter
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Building and Architecture Happy Products Interior Design Lifestyle
Published December 7, 2009 at 5:44 pm 1 Comment
Yesterday, we gave you some great tips on eco-friendly holiday decor and today we’d like to follow up on that with tips on recycling paper and Christmas crafts. These are some really fun things to do with the kids this Christmas, and before long you’ll find yourself walking through a luxurious, beautiful winter wonderland!
Creating
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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories Interior Design
Published December 6, 2009 at 3:11 pm No Comments
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone; holiday decorations are going up all over town – what’s the most eco-friendly way to deck the halls this holiday season?
The biggest concern is finding an eco-friendly Christmas tree. Are artificial trees better for the planet or can you enjoy the beauty of a live tree
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Building Products Building and Architecture Landscaping
Published December 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm No Comments
Being luxurious can sometimes mean that you are able to take that extra step towards sustainability and green living. While water has long been on the radar as an environmental concern, for most Americans, rain has barely been considered a solution. While we, the eco-conscious, will turn off the water while brushing our
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