Fast forward to today and she has taken her passion for recycling vintage materials to a whole new level, servicing celebrity A-listers such as Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani, Paris Hilton and more. Her line includes cashmere sweaters made from recycled material, cutting edge scarves, eighties style fingerless gloves as well as an entire collection of green wedding dresses.

Her designs have definitely taken a que from the west coast lifestyle, giving birth to such signature styles as sleeveless cashmere sweaters and embroidered Skull and Bones cardigens. The new collection relies heavily on the use of recycled wool, leather, cashmere and lace. She is also working with new materials such as organic cotton, hemp, silk and soy chiffon. Lindquist readily acknowledges that no approach is 100% green and that many of these new fabrics have their downsides. As an example, Soy fabric which is created from tofu waste is often genetically modified and grown with the use of herbicides and pesticides.

The current collection also makes use of “peace silks”. While traditional silk is created by boiling cocoons inhabited with live moths, peace silks allowing the moths to emerge from their cocoons before harnessing the fiber. Animal fibers are used in the collection but only when the sources come from animals that are well treated and unharmed. These include the removal of goats hair for cashmere and the shearing of sheep for wool.

Recently Lindquist was selected as one of three U.S. designers to be part of the Ethical Fashion Show. For more information on the collection visit http://www.deborahlindquist.com/

Portable solar chargers can be obtained in a lot of electronic shops as well as online. There are already a large number of well respected companies producing sophisticated portable device chargers powered completly by the sun.

They work on everything from laptops to small household appliances, but by far the most common solar charger is the solar mobile phone charger. When choosing one it’s important to to be sure that your phone is compatible with the charger you buy. Some chargers work only with a specific brand or model and others come with a connection suitable for several cell phone types. Some portable solar chargers come with a variety of connectors that will work on Cell Phones, PDA’s, Palm’s, Blackberry, iPods, MP3 players and laptops.

Portable solar chargers are a great option for all sorts of lifestyles and beyond all the positive aspects of being more energy efficient, these devices can be a life saver in emergency situations.

Visit our shop to browse a number of portable solar chargers.

One of the amazing features of this new eco computer is that implanted within the wood panels,are seeds from native-tree species, so that when the components are buried in a landfill the wood breaks down and new trees begin to grow!

Paul Maher, managing director at MicroPro, says “Our business is built around green technologies: using them to produce healthier, more energy-efficient and cheaper computers that have less impact on the environment”.

In addition to being biodegradable the iameco uses one third less energy than typical computers. Now that’s green!

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1) http://www.buymytronics.com

Quick Breakdown - How it works:

1) Submit form identifying your electronic device for sale
2) You will receive an instant quote
3) Click “Accept” to sell them your used, new or broken iPod, iPhone, Game Console or Zune.
4) Mail in your electronic device
4) Get paid via pay pal 28-48 hours after they receive your device

Source: Buy My Tronics.com:
“BuyMyTronics wants to buy your used, new and broken Electronics today! We offer a fast, simple, and eco-friendly way to get money for your device. We currently purchase Apple iPods, Apple iPhones, Cell Phones, Smart Phones including Blackberry, Treo, Nokia, HTC, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and Sanyo, PDAs, Zunes, Game Consoles including Nintendo Wii, Microsoft X-Box, Sony PlayStation or PSP. We accept most iPod models such as the Classic, Touch, Video, Photo, Nano, Mini, from 4th to 1st Generation. We don’t care about the condition of your gadget. We will accept items ranging from a bricked iPhone, an old Treo 650, a sad faced hard drive iPod Classic, a New PS3, an X-Box with a disk read error or a used Wii. We will pay you top dollar to recycle your unwanted electronic devices – guaranteed! Keep your eWaste out of the landfill and get some quick cash in return!”

2) http://www.gazelle.com/

Quick Breakdown - How it works:

1) Locate the device/s you are selling on the website
2) Select the options that best describe the condition of your device
3) Calculate the price gazelle will pay
4) Select how you want to be paid i.e. pay pal, check, donate
5) Gazelle sends you a postage paid box to ship back your device
6) Get paid a few days after gazelle receives your item

Source: gazelle.com
“What Is Gazelle?

We provide an easy, fast, and safe way for you to sell electronics and recycle electronics. When you sell cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, or other gadgets to us, you’ll earn cash and help save the environment by keeping old, used gadgets out of landfills. You get green while being green! The bottom line is you want to sell electronics and we want to buy electronics. A perfect match!

What Happens When I Sell My Electronics?

As soon as we receive your used electronics and gadgets (such as used cell phones, used laptops etc.), we inspect them to be sure their condition matches your evaluation. We’ll notify you via email once your item has been received and inspected, and again when your payment has been sent. The whole process takes about a week once we receive a box from you.

What Does Gazelle Do With My Used Electronics?

Gazelle believes that electronics recycling starts with reuse. After we buy electronics and gadgets, we evaluate their condition. When we receive items that are still in working condition, we extend their lives by removing all personal data from them, and selling the electronics through a variety of retail and wholesale outlets. Items without market value are recycled responsibly. ”

Axon’s manufacturing process specializes in carbon fiber which they use to make cars light, safe and fuel efficient. It’s been common knowledge that carbon fiber offers the strength of steel with only a fraction of the weight. Due to the high cost of traditional manufacturing techniques, carbon fiber has been largely looked over with respect to automobile construction. And since it’s been more profitable to focus on increasing engine power rather than making lighter cars, most manufacturers have chosen steel and aluminum. Axon now believes that they can produce a carbon fiber frame cheaper than metal counterparts.

Axon is a UK based company and they are shooting to have the car available for sale in Europe by 2010

For more info on Axon click here

Rankings were formulated using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) miles-per-gallon ratings for city and highway travel. The rating for each SUV below is expressed in mpg as a city/highway ratio.

All ratings apply to base models with manual transmissions, except where indicated otherwise with an asterisk. All ratings apply to 2WD models, with the exception being the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Each model was allowed only one appearance on the list except in the case of the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, which appeared twice as a result of being available in both gas-electric hybrid and standard gasoline versions.

1. Ford Escape Hybrid — 34/30*
The Ford Escape Hybrid offers a potent hybrid drivetrain and a roomy interior.

Mazda Tribute Hybrid — 34/30*
Exceptional mileage makes the Mazda Tribute a king among hybrids.

Mercury Mariner Hybrid — 34/30*
Like its corporate twins, the Tribute Hybrid and Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid offers class-leading fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions.

2. Saturn Vue Hybrid — 25/32*
The Saturn Vue Hybrid’s affordable price makes it one of the true bargains of the hybrid bunch.

3. Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 27/25*
Performance and fuel economy achieve harmonious coexistence in this sterling Toyota.

4. Lexus RX 400h — 27/24*
The RX 400h is expensive, but it offers all the quickness and luxury you’d expect from a Lexus.

5. Jeep Compass — 23/28
The Compass comes armed with a low price tag and the sort of compact dimensions that enhance maneuverability.

6. Ford Escape — 22/28
Even without the benefit of a hybrid powertrain, the Escape is thrifty enough to earn a place on our list.

Mazda Tribute — 22/28
Ditto for its twin, the capable Tribute; this Mazda also offers a long list of safety features.

7. Nissan Rogue — 22/27*
Turn to the Rogue for a carlike driving experience and a well-crafted cabin.

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The website offers you tools to calculate your carbon footprint as well as other informational tips and resources. You can create a free account to track of your offsets. Once you create your account they set you up with an interactive profile where you can track your yearly carbon emissions. With your built in carbon calculator you can estimate the yearly carbon impact of your lifestyle based on the type of car your drive, how often you fly, where you live etc. You can also link up to your Bank Of America credit card and monitor how the offsets produced from using the card are calculated in your yearly carbon total.

All the offsets that Brighter Planet offers are purchased through Native Energy.com. The philosophy behind the offsets program is basically that by contributing to renewable energy projects you are reducing the amount of power generated by burning fossil fuels.

* Cards are printed on 100% Post Consumer Recycled paper with a matte finish.
* Envelopes are made of 100% Post Consumer Recycled paper. The are 70 pound paper and provide a nice feel and protection for the card. The envelopes are also produced with a chlorine free process and are Forest Steward Council certified.
* Shipping is done through the US Postal Service. The reasoning for this is because they come to your house nearly every day and there is a minimal incremental impact to having a package sent through them. They do not have to drive a big truck all the way to your house just to deliver our package. Their packing materials are nearly 100 percent recycled or certified. The only item that is not is the plastic bag that the card and envelopes are packed in to protect them from humidity and water damage.

In their own words
“We use recycled and low impact products around the office as much as we reasonably can and do little things like turn off the lights and computers at the end of the day. These little things along with our other efforts we hope add up to make a big difference.”

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The following is a quote from Tony Posawatz, Vehicle Line Director, E-Flex Systems and The Chevy Volt, General Motors Corp:

“We have devoted significant resources to this project: Over 200 engineers and 50 designers are working on the Volt alone, and another 400 are working on related subsystems and electric components. That’s how important we think this is, and that’s how much stock we place in the future of extended-range electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt.”

For more info on the Chevy Volt, you call follow the link below:

http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/

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