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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 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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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 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 and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories
Published November 28, 2009 at 2:28 pm No Comments
In an effort to place a dent in the $50 billion-per-year industry aimed at easing symptoms associated with neck and back pain, Dr. Raymond Hall (Hall Innovations) has created a luxury, therapeutic neck pillow fashioned out of eco-friendly materials. The Pillo1 is the first eco-luxe neck pillow to offer high-tech therapy that additionally addresses sustainability
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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories Interior Design
Published November 26, 2009 at 2:16 pm No Comments
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Green Connoisseur! As you’re preparing to settle down to your holiday feast and spend time with family and friends, consider a few tips to make your Thanksgiving more eco-friendly and minimize your household’s impact on the planet.
Break out the china: Resist the urge to use disposable plates and
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Building and Architecture Food and Drinks Furnishing and Accessories Lifestyle
Published November 23, 2009 at 3:00 pm No Comments
With Thanksgiving celebrations in the making and Christmas feasts just around the corner, we’d like to spread the word on just how easy it is to combine sustainable, earth-friendliness with holiday cheer. From organic turkeys to green utensils, why don’t you consider incorporating a greener outlook regarding this year’s festivities.
1) Organic Cooking Ingredients
Whether you’re
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Building and Architecture Furnishing and Accessories Happy Products Kids Lifestyle
Published November 22, 2009 at 6:14 am No Comments
If you’re a parent, then you know having kids and buying toys go hand in hand. However, it can be extremely difficult these days to find toys that are safe for your child to play with – let alone great for the environment.
Allow me to introduce you to Plan Toys, a company making toys
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Published November 19, 2009 at 1:47 pm No Comments
Thanksgiving 2009: an Eco-conscious Affair
Today marks one week before America celebrates Thanksgiving. This historically based holiday is regarded as a joyous time to gather family, enjoy turkey, and eat in excess. While food is a large part of the Thanksgiving experience, for the luxurious, eco-conscious host or guest at a Thanksgiving affair this
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