The Kimono Tie February 25th, 2008 Recycling and style sometime really do go hand in hand. Case in point, the Kimono Tie from BPEcoCouture. They recycle vintage Kyoto kimonos into beautiful silk ties. Just look at the photo above - they are...

Illuminated design February 25th, 2008 There is a light at the end of the compact florescent tunnel. The hipster design crowd at Hulgar have come to our rescue by creating a product that we can only describe as a new...

The Scale Of Our Cities Is Shaping The Worlds Climate February 25th, 2008 As more and more people move to cities, it has become clear that city living is the future of human habitation on this planet. What shape could future cities take, and how will their human...

Trash in photos February 25th, 2008 Kimberly sent me this link yesterday to trash art on the New York Times Web site. Check out artist Chris Jordan’s work. He photographs massive and painstakingly organized quantities of stuff, like plastic cups, cell...

Solar Homes & Solar Collectors February 25th, 2008 Solar energy is our birthright like the air we breathe or the water we drink. Solar Home Plans and affordable Solar Hot Water Plans are the gateway into a "Solar Age" of energy independence. Fossil...

Green is the New Gold – in the Real Estate Market February 22nd, 2008 Eco-Friendly Brokers Are Growing – And Eco-Mortgages, Too There’s only one way to survive in a housing market that’s in the toilet – you’ve got to channel Gypsy Rose Lee, yessir – “You gotta have a gimmick.” So if you’re a real estate agent,...

Cool Electrical Green Products February 22nd, 2008 Top Ten Techno Savvy Eco Gadgets The age-old question: how do you remain green while still enjoying the comforts of your trusty electronics? The following list of electrical green products has been compiled to give you some insight into how to...

IDS08: Interior Design Show 2008 February 22nd, 2008 It’s time once again for IDS08 (Interior Design Show) in Toronto. (You can find loads of IDS07 posts on Greenthinkers. Nathan covered it extensively and most can be found in the February Archive.) While you are...

Top 10 Cleaning Wipes for $10 or Less February 21st, 2008 Break Away from the Chemicals and Plastic Clutter Feeling all bottled up? Break away from the clutter of plastic containers, and the hassle of refills, with these low-cost cleaning wipes that could be used either by hand or fastened to the base of...

All hale Etsy February 21st, 2008 We here at SSF are big fans of Etsy, the little website that is packed full of handmade crafts and artwork. Its a great way to support emerging artists. A search feature even lets you...