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 elephantjournal.com reviews: Celume Creek Design, One-of-a-kind Pottery.by Lindsey Block on Dec 1, 2009 Coffee is the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. Truthfully, I can hardly think of anything else or anything in general without my coffee fix. However addicted I may be, it’s my morning cure. Dealing with something like this that so heavily weighs on my thoughts, what I drink [...] 182 views |
 Boulder: Sensorielle Spa is Green-built, Thai Massage, Pay-What-You-Can.by Lindsey Block on Oct 23, 2009 The work of Sensorielle Spa [natural massage therapy based in Boulder, Colorado] aims to “treat body, mind and spirit, uplift people and give you a feeling of wholeness and happiness.” —Jewl Petteway, Owner and Director of Sensorielle. Walking into this brightly lit, happily enchanted spa was a great escape. Tucked away in a tiny corner [...] 440 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: Little Moon Essentials.by Lindsey Block on Oct 19, 2009 What’s better than deliciously yummy smelling bath essentials? Ones that are local, organic, paraben and chemical-free, planet-friendly, energizing and nourishing. Little Moon Essentials gets an A/A+ in my book. Their products range from bath salts to hand scrubs to lotions to salves and are filled with natural essential oils to energize and/or relax. Little Moon [...] 289 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: Wish Garden Herbs Menstrual Help.by Lindsey Block on Sep 29, 2009 We have been experiencing a revival of herbal medicine, in this country, starting as far back as the 1970’s, both as an alternative to pharmaceuticals as well as in an effort to live more sustainable. Today, with health care reform in the fore front, prevention and ‘quality of life’ are standards that Americans can not [...] 674 views |
 elephantjournal.com Review: We’ar Yoga Clothing.by Lindsey Block on Sep 28, 2009 We’ar: The American Apparel of Yoga Clothes (only, out of New Zealand) This blog is in honor of Yoga Journal Conference and We’ar Yoga Clothing, one of our newest sponsors. I woke early in the morning in anticipation of my day at the annual Estes Park Yoga Journal Conference, and jumped into my new, and [...] 969 views |
 Marketing the Truth: New York City’s Anti-Soda Ads.by Lindsey Block on Sep 22, 2009 Although Celebs live off of Diet Coke and Cigarettes, we all know this is not realistic, not healthy and will cause cancer. Duh? Well, New York is showing the ‘Duh, Soda drinks and other sugary drinks will make you fat’ with their new anti-soda ad campaign, “Are you Pouring on the Pounds?” What you see [...] 1,738 views |
 DIY Crafts Project of the Week: Button headbands.by Lindsey Block on Sep 18, 2009 I’m always looking for something hip and new that I can create or transform. It seems that now, more than ever before, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) arts and crafts are at the top of the “hip” list. Maybe it’s due to the economic situation and the inability to buy $30+ accessories at say Urban Outfitters or maybe [...] 6,697 views |
 New York Fashion Week’s The GreenShows Highlights Eco-Friendly Apparel.by Lindsey Block on Sep 15, 2009 “We should not have to sacrifice our planet for fashion.” —Eric Dorfman, Founder of EdMedia Inc. and The GreenShows. Today starts off the first day of New York Fashion Week‘s The GreenShows. Although some Fashion Shows have previously highlighted a few eco-friendly designers, The GreenShows is an entire show for green fashion proving their commitment [...] 834 views |
 Beauty is Only Skin Deep, But the Effects of Your Cosmetics Last a Lifetime. Beware.by Lindsey Block on Sep 11, 2009 The morning horrors of looking in the mirror once you wake up and seeing what monster you are today should not be your biggest worry. It’s the next step that should cause you some strife. The transformation of your sleepy self into an awakened beauty. That’s where the problems begin. Why? Because you really have [...] 195 views |
 Modern Day Forrest Gump is “Walking For The Climate.” But Where’s the Love?by Lindsey Block on Aug 31, 2009 Reading this article via the NY Times, I felt a little bit sad. From the perspective of a college graduate like myself, it’s usually harder to convince the older generations of what’s hip in the here and now. They get stuck in their old ways, shun technology (don’t even start talking to your mom about [...] 192 views |
 Educate!’s First Annual “Climb for Uganda” in Boulder, Colorado and Kampala, Uganda.by Lindsey Block on Aug 19, 2009 Support our good friends over at Educate! in the First Annual Climb for Uganda in beautiful Boulder, Colorado to celebrate and help their cause that drives social, political, and economic change in Africa and empowers Uganda’s youth. WHAT: Educate!, a Uganda and Boulder-based organization, holds the First Annual Climb for Uganda to raise money for [...] 297 views |
 Urban Outfitters Now Making Fixies: Has this trend gone too far?by Lindsey Block on Jul 29, 2009 IS IT GOOD OR BAD WHEN BICYCLING BECOMES A FAD? In Brooklyn, New York, the coolest accessory ain’t a car. It’s your “fixie”—fixed gear—bike. Now, they’re being sold through Urban Outfitters, the official purveyor of hipster cool to the masses. When did biking become less about transportation and more about fashion? If this will get [...] 2,796 views |
 Wanderlust Festival 2009: Yoga Stars. Rock Stars. Under the stars.by Lindsey Block on Jul 12, 2009 Wanderlust Festival brings you bands to jam to, including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mates of State, Girl Talk, Spoon, Andrew Bird (whoot, whoot), Broken Social Scene, Sharon Jones… …along with yogis that rock, Anusara’s John Friend, Shiva Rea, Annie Carpenter, and the lovely Elena Brower. In beautiful Lake Tahoe, California, July 24-26, Wanderlust Festival may be the [...] 1,311 views |
 Book Review: The Green Bible.by Lindsey Block on Jul 2, 2009 The Good Book just got Good-er: The Green Bible will help reduce impact of the Biggest Best-seller in History. When Waylon first handed me The Green Bible, I thought it was an environmental book to live by. Oh boy, how wrong was I. The Green Bible is literally just an ecofied version of The Bible. [...] 397 views |
 Your Hair. Your Salon. How green are they?by Lindsey Block on Jun 30, 2009 Out of the top Five Ways To Green Your Haircut via Planet Green, I do 1 and 5. I have short hair (for a gal) and I cut it myself. I usually get too antsy and frustrated with my hair before I can even have the chance to call up a hair salon to schedule [...] 1,022 views |
 American Apparel Organic Unisex Briefs.by Lindsey Block on Jun 28, 2009 American Apparel‘s rockin’ organic cotton unisex briefs are iconic, simple and stylee. Both myself and my boyfriend wear them (not each other’s. Well…sometimes)…because they are comfy and hip, stylish but practical. The slim fit is great for sports, or…sitting around hipster cafes smoking American Spirits while pretending to read Catcher in the Rye. And remember: [...] 4,042 views |
 Scientists Create Synthetic Tree to Capture Carbon.by Lindsey Block on Jun 23, 2009 Ever thought that maybe guerrilla gardening and/or planting more trees all around us isn’t the best way to restore our environment? At least not to U.S. scientists who are developing a synthetic tree that collects carbon “around 1000 times faster than the real thing.” So how is a carbon-catching tree even possible? As the wind [...] 440 views |
 TOMS Shoes Finds its Way into Whole Foods.by Lindsey Block on Jun 16, 2009 The beginning of June announced the arrival of TOMS Shoes into Whole Foods around the country. Whole Foods Market and TOMS Shoes partnered up to create a green, eco-friendly line of footwear. This exclusive, vegan shoe line is “made of organic cotton, non-leather interior, and recycled rubber from tires for the sole.” This partnership will [...] 5,636 views |
 What is the best way to go… [Green Burials].by Lindsey Block on Jun 10, 2009 Personally I’m a little weirded out about being buried. Not that I’m scared of thinking about death but I don’t find the beauty in decaying under the ground. I don’t want to offend anyone’s religious beliefs and I know that people love the idea and ceremony of burials, but what is the best way to [...] 662 views |
 America’s ‘first fully sustainable block’ coming to…What, where?!by Lindsey Block on Jun 8, 2009 Dallas, Texas?! Huh! When thinking about Dallas, Texas, nothing comes to mind that rings the environmentally friendly bell. But San Francisco’s Urban Re:vision has great intention in ‘forwarding Dallas.’ With architectural samples coming from designers in 14 countries, the block’s structure plans to include “on-site food production, renewable energy generation and a host of other [...] 377 views |
 Fiona’s Granola Expands!by Lindsey Block on May 1, 2009 Fiona’s Granola, a Boulder-based natural products company …that we’ve known for years via our local Farmers’ Market, is growing even in these tough economic times. Their recent expansion allows for newly-designed, yummy tasting, healthy, natural snack bars. Their packaging “facelift” does make me want to snack on one right now, but could they have done [...] 690 views |
 “The Revolution Will Be Cultivated!” Guerrilla Gardening Sprouts up in Appreciation of Earth Day.by Lindsey Block on Apr 26, 2009 Photo via guerrillagardening.org A Gardening Revolution has taken root at Lush Handmade Cosmetics stores across the universe. In appreciation of Earth Day (click here for great GUp roundup), Lush has created a station where customers can make their own seed bombs, to be planted around the world on Wednesday April 22 [Earth Day]. Lush has [...] 1,056 views |
 ElectroArts Geek? Hit Up CU’s ATLAS Communikey Festival Workshops this Friday, April 17th.by Lindsey Block on Apr 11, 2009 Photo via communikey.us Attention artsy—fartsy, hipster folks, CU’s ATLAS brings Commuikey Festival Workshops featuring “the artistic interplay of aural and visual technologies.” On Friday, April 17th, as part of a citywide Communikey Festival of Electronic Arts, free workshops and performances will be held that integrate and create immersive audio and video experiences, some of which [...] 161 views |
 ‘You are what you eat.’ Does that mean you and I are banned in Europe? [Treehugger: 7 Foods banned in Europe]by Lindsey Block on Apr 7, 2009 More than ever, people are becoming more conscious of what we eat and where we’re shopping. Buying locally, organic, and supporting fair trade foods allow people (and our environment) to live a better life. Food is a powerful thing. Anyone see Seth Rogen on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last week? He was looking [...] 175 views |
 Coconut Fibers Replace Synthetic Polyester Fibers in Cars.by Lindsey Block on Mar 2, 2009 Thanks to my bf who was listening to NPR last night, he told me about this new technology of using coconut husk fibers to replace the synthetic polyester fibers found in cars. Specifically, Researchers’ goal “is to use the coconut fibers to make trunk liners, floorboards and interior door covers on cars, marking the first [...] 1,339 views |
 ‘Hudson Hero Pilot’ Live on Larry King Tonight [Flight 1549, Preview Interview Video]by Lindsey Block on Feb 10, 2009 Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his crew (with all 155 surviving passengers on their minds) will be interviewed tonight on Larry King Live to speak of the ‘miracle on the Hudson.’ Almost a month since the incident, the captain is still on his break from the skies. He can’t say when he will be ready [...] 823 views |
 Pandora.com: How Do You Do It?by Lindsey Block on Feb 9, 2009 I am on Pandora.com whenever I have the chance. I’m on it more than I sleep or eat. I even downloaded the app. to my iphone. So what is Pandora? And how does it do it? If you are not familiar with Pandora, it is a free website with one “single mission: To play music [...] 1,803 views |
 Don’t Sweat It.by Lindsey Block on Feb 3, 2009 I woke up in an energetic mood this morning, so slapped on a baggy tee, spandex and laced up my running shoes tight. I’m ready for the gym ( although I would rather run outside, years of sports made my knees and shins bad). A cup of coffee, a little CNN.com and I’m almost on [...] 241 views |
 Natural Vs. “Natural”by Lindsey Block on Jan 30, 2009 Yesterday at brunch, my friend made a comment about my hair. Yes, it is true, girls do not like comments about themselves (if it is good it is perceived as creepy and if it is mean it is perceived as a**hole-ness). I recently dyed my hair “blonde” and there has been quite a big quarrel [...] 467 views |
 Burt’s Bees. Zero Waste. In 2020.by Lindsey Block on Jan 21, 2009 Although Burt’s Bees sold out to the man-Clorox- a few years back for a whopping $913 Million, the brand claims to still be green. While the chapstick and other beeswax products contain all ‘natural’ ingredients, Burt’s Bees employees are putting themselves to work to keep their mission green. 18 months back the company set a [...] 543 views |
 Obama’s Fur-Free Future? PETA’s Pro-Fur Plan?by Lindsey Block on Jan 21, 2009 As Obama makes greenovations to the White House, PETA puts fur to its best use. “We can’t bring these animals back, but we can send a message that only people truly struggling to survive have any excuse for wearing fur.” EXCERPT: In the past, PETA has used donated furs in library displays, anti-fur fashion shows, [...] 786 views |
 Pine or Plastic? Big Decisions On the Christmas Tree Lot.by Lindsey Block on Dec 24, 2008 Every year I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when my family and I are strolling around the Christmas tree lot. I feel horrible and somewhat guilty that this little tradition called Christmas has caused such a great impact on Christmas trees: Douglas Firs, Spruces, Pines, Palm Trees, Hanukkah bushes, you [...] 1,832 views |
Top 5 Ways to De-Stress During Finals Week [Sex, Yoga, Meditation, Health, Exercise]by Lindsey Block on Dec 16, 2008 Attention All (University of Colorado and other) Students: here are a few tips to take your mind off all the exams and papers… 1. Probably the most obvious way to de-stress your mind is Meditation. Concentrate on breathing rather than those math equations you need to memorize. Thinking about your inhaling and exhaling will calm [...] 3,785 views |
 ‘Giving Is The New Getting.’ Top Six Eco Gifts. Feel Good About Giving! [Patagonia, Pangea Organics, Plan Toys, Yoga, Pet Promise, FEED 100]by Lindsey Block on Dec 6, 2008 Giving is the New Getting, our friends over at econsciousmarket.com say. The act of giving gifts is, fundamentally, about expressing love. So forget consumerism for consumerism’s sake—make your prezzies meaningful and personal. Try and give gifts that will change someone’s life, in a fun way. ~ ed. Spruce up your holidays with Pangea’s Holiday Gift [...] 1,538 views |
 Um Santa, I Think You Forgot My Presents? Bad Economy Makes For Unhappy Kids. Is Santa’s Sack Lighter This Year? [Video]by Lindsey Block on Dec 2, 2008 I went shopping on Black Friday and what did I find? Parking spots, short checkout lines, and the freedom to walk through stores without being pushed over clothing racks and out of the way by anxious Christmas shoppers. So what does that mean? Does that mean Santa might not be able to fulfill all the [...] 394 views |
 Eco Gift Expo ’08. A One-Stop-Shop Holiday Shopping Event. Environmentally-friendly Gifts, Goodies & Gadgets [Conscious Consumerism].by Lindsey Block on Dec 1, 2008 Elevision – Eco Gift Expo 2008 from Waylon Lewis on Vimeo. Capitalism and economy are the driving forces of our modern world, so it is important to turn them into something environmentally-responsible. Eco Gift Expo, in Santa Monica (disclosure: elephant journal is a thoroughly-biased, proud sponsor) is the first large-scale holiday gift expo focusing on [...] 736 views |
 Thought You Were Saving Energy? Or Is It All A Myth? Five Big Energy Saving Myths Debunked via Planet Greenby Lindsey Block on Nov 26, 2008 Now is not only the greatest time to save energy for the planet but also for your wallet. But have you 1,053 views |
 No Commuter Bike or Public Transportation? Top 5 Things You Auto Do To Green Your Car.by Lindsey Block on Nov 20, 2008 Photo From DVICE If you live in a city that you need to drive to work, here are a few tips to lessen your impact on the environment. Even though walking, biking, carpooling and public transportation are the best ways to reduce your impact each day, sometimes these just aren’t possibilities. Follow these tips and [...] 329 views |
 Hybrid Suburban? Sounds a bit contradictory. [Planet Green's Alter Eco in Hybrid Cars]by Lindsey Block on Nov 14, 2008 I’m hooked on Planet Green’s Alter Eco, but why do they have to drive around in a car. Yes it’s hybrid, but it is a suburban. I hold Alter Eco to a higher standard and I don’t feel so good about this. Actually, it irritates me a lot. Alter eco rides around in a Chevy [...] 326 views |
 Have a Happy Green Thanksgiving. Buy local, be cheerful. [free-range, eco, tofurkey, Good Shepard Turkey, Heritage Turkey, Rainbow Ranch]by Lindsey Block on Nov 14, 2008 Just because this holiday revolves around big portions of turkey and stuffing doesn’t mean you have to lose all hope in helping out the environment. Thanksgiving is a celebration of coming together and enjoying what Mother Earth has to offer us. Start this year by making your holiday special, make it an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. You [...] 1,203 views |
 Eco Winter Sports: A guide to greening your winter wonderland activitiesby Lindsey Block on Nov 10, 2008 My excitement for snow fun increases more and more by every degree the temperature drops. I have been a snowboarder for years, and I can’t wait to hit the slopes, but it wasn’t until recently that I started to realize the impact my day up to the mountains had on the environment. Driving from Boulder [...] 348 views |
 Boulder’s Starfish: what’s eco jewelry?by Lindsey Block on Nov 7, 2008 You had me at unique, personalized and stylish jewelry. And you sold me when you said it was…eco? Visit Boulder’s Starfish eco jewerly trunk show today, November 7th from 3-7pm! Don’t miss your chance to check out inspiring, eco, beautiful jewelry. Starfish will be giving away an authentic Trollbeads sterling bracelet with any Trollbeads purchase!! [...] 2,400 views |
 Obama mourns loss of beloved grandmother. Death of family member brings competitive Presidential Candidates together.by Lindsey Block on Nov 3, 2008 As if the stresses of running for United States President weren’t enough, Barack Obama has been hit with the death of his 86 year old grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, at the cause of cancer. “She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility” stated Sen. Obama and sister Maya [...] 605 views |
 World Vegan Day 08. Do a favor to animals for once. Can you be vegan for an entire day?by Lindsey Block on Nov 1, 2008 Photo courtesy of Vegan Society November 1st is World Vegan day and the start to World Vegan month. Agriculture is one of the most resource-intensive and environmentally damaging processes in our industrialized lifestyles. Vegan Society states that “[r]emoving the causes of environmental degradation is often more effective 347 views |
 Red, white and green. Go Green with Organic wine. The things you don’t know (and don’t want to know) about your average wine and why you should drink organic.by Lindsey Block on Oct 30, 2008 I had never thought much about my wine purchases when shopping the aisles of Trader Joe’s. The simple answer was in the phrase, two buck chuck. Yep you got it, decent wine for two bucks. Not bad! And quite unheard of in Colorado! But I realized that maybe my wine choices were good for my [...] 457 views |
 Eco-Luxury! Say it ain’t so. Post Ranch Inn shows you the green life in luxurious livingby Lindsey Block on Oct 22, 2008 “A lot of people have the perception that going green means you have to sacrifice all your comforts, places like Post Ranch Inn prove that is not at all the case, you can be a total diva and still be an ambassador and caretaker of the planet.” Bored on a Sunday Night, my boyfriend flicks [...] 661 views |
 Weird Al’s “Whatever you like” (T.I. Parody)by Lindsey Block on Oct 12, 2008 Weird Al Yankovic’s new single “Whatever you like” is a parody of T.I.’s hottest new song that has been topping the billboard charts for the last many weeks. Weird Al changes the popular rap song about luxurious living into an overemphasized version of our ruined economy and our bankrupted society. I love the T.I. version [...] 1,225 views |
 Solar panels vs Arizona? Conservationists vs. Environmentalists!by Lindsey Block on Oct 10, 2008 What do you like better: solar panels to save the World’s energy crisis or Arizona and Nevada? Okay, it’s not really a fair question or frankly a realistic idea, but using the space and sunlight of those two states can actually power the entire world. The U.S uses 25% of the World’s energy. If we [...] 680 views |
 What is the greenest state? [And I'm not talking in terms of rainfall].by Lindsey Block on Sep 30, 2008 I grew up in San Diego and moved to Boulder 3 years ago. San Diego cares about the whole green movement, or at least they pretend to. It’s trendy and San Diego has to be on top of that. Especially with the bikini bodies, you have to eat your greens. There are lots of farmers’ [...] 1,046 views |
 Pangea Organics Soap Bar: pure, delicious and…the compostable packaging is alive.by Lindsey Block on Sep 29, 2008 Who knew a shower could do so much? Not only will you smell like an herb garden but your cleanliness grows a tree. My flavor: Pyrenees Lavender with Damiana Tea. My Tree: Spruce. What do a Spruce tree and my lavender bar of soap have in common you ask? The soap box contains 730 views |
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