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Topic: eco-friendly
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Oil-Spill Fallout: What Happens When You Swim In Oil-Contaminated Waters
24 days ago by Guest Blogger | 1 Comment
There’s no question that the oil disaster in the Gulf will have long-term effects on the environment, but people are starting to wonder: What about the health effects of all that oil-contaminated water? From harming our seafood to raising the risk of cancer, everyone’s concerned with how the oil spill … More »
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Eco-Friendly Home Design: Upside Down Planter Table
29 days ago by Caroline Sloan | CommentThe great thing about ferns is that they don’t require light to flourish. The best thing about this side table is that it’s also an inverted planter that gives a fern shady space to grow. And this particular table, designed by Ori Mishkal, introduces plant life into your home without … More »
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Kids' Oil Drilling Game: Stupid and Irresponsible
30 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 1 CommentThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has an educational page on its website, where there are instructions for a “Drilling for Oil Game.” The game involves putting shoe polish at the bottom of a box, filling the box with sand, and then sticking a wooden stick in … More »
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Ambitious Singer-Songwriter Goes on U.S. Tour – on a Bike
30 days ago by Caroline Sloan | CommentBen Sollee, a singer-songwriter from Kentucky, has spurned one of the mainstays of American pop and rock music — the tour bus. On his upcoming “Ditching the Van tour,” Sollee and his drummer will travel by bike from gig to gig, gear and all. As Sollee points out, outfits like The … More »
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Italian Vogue's Oil Spill Fashion Shoot: Tacky or Poignant?
32 days ago by Briana Rognlin | CommentFashion and the Gulf oil spill are no strangers: There are plenty of t-shirts and clothing being sold to benefit cleanup efforts and relief aid. But Italian Vogue’s recent oil spill fashion shoot, shot by American photographer Steven Meisel, bridges the gap between fashion and environmental disaster in a totally … More »
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Eco-Friendly Shopping: ethicalDeal.com
34 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 1 CommentWe’re addicted to those email coupon services — a full-body massage for $20? Yes, please. And now a new one has us excited for the future of eco-friendly shopping: ethicalDeal.com. Dubbed the “Green Groupon,” ethicalDeal offers exclusive discounts on the best green things to do, see, and buy.
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Eco-Friendly Future Home: The Vacuum Dryer
35 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 1 CommentWe like the sound of this: A clothes dryer that uses vacuum condensation technology to dry clothes at lower temperatures, thus saving tons of energy. If only it were a reality. The DryMate, which is only theoretical at this point, could eliminate the need for a classic tumble dryer — … More »
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Infographic of the Day: The Cost of Keeping the Lights On
35 days ago by Caroline Sloan | CommentThis fall, The Little Book of Shocking Eco Facts, by Mark Crundwell and Cameron Dunn, will be released. Fast Company got a preview:
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Hair Care In the Shower: Daily Health Quiz
35 days ago by Caroline Sloan | CommentIt’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz.
Today’s Question: We’ve got a beauty and health quiz in one today. For natural shine (and healthy hair), should … More »
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Eco-Friendly Jewelry: Bangles From Garbage of Eden
37 days ago by Lisa Martens | CommentNewspapers suck. Not only are they good for just one day, but they’re delivered inside those long plastic bags that you can’t use for anything else. That is, unless you’re a designer for Garbage of Eden, in which case you turn those useless plastic bags into clever, multicolored bangles. These … More »
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Weekend Catch-Up: Top 10 Blisstree Posts of Last Week
40 days ago by Blisstree Staff | CommentNeed better sleep, eco-friendly lunch supplies, or a fantastic popsicle recipe? We thought so. They’re all in our 10 best posts on Blisstree last week, which we present here just for you:
1. Dream Catchers: 10 Coolest Sleep Masks on the Internet
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Fashion Gets Eco: Green Designer Gretchen Jones On Project Runway
42 days ago by Briana Rognlin | 1 CommentThe hit fashion design show, Project Runway, has featured designers of every ilk, but this season it looks like we’ll get a perspective that’s been missing on past seasons: eco-friendly fashion. Green designer Gretchen Jones, whose MothLove line uses organic cotton and silk and some soy, pencil and bamboo fibers … More »
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Flight of the Electric Demoichelle: Photo of the Day
43 days ago by Blisstree Staff | Comment
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Sponge Tampons and Other (More Normal) Ways to Green Your Period
48 days ago by Caroline Sloan | 5 CommentsWe know that having your period is an environment-killer. Every year, 20 billion pads and tampons pollute our water and end up in landfills via toilets and garbage cans. And if you think a pad is gross right after you’re done with it, imagine what it will be like in … More »
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Resourceful Home Decor: On The Couch With Apartment Therapy
48 days ago by Briana Rognlin | CommentWhat’s better than great home decor? Eco-friendly, budget-friendly home decor. We rooted around Apartment Therapy for our favorite posts this week, all with a focus on resourceful home design, from making your own furniture polish to re-purposing old coffee cans:
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