Environmental awareness is working. As consumers, we now have a lot of choices for buying smarter. As we continue to choose products that respect the
environment, more and better choices emerge. It's called the power of the purse and it's shifting green from 'alternative' to 'mainstay'. Life in the modern world is complex and like you, we want to simplify. That's why werd sources sensible stuff and shares the good news.
It’s fast and looks like something out of the next James Bond flick. If that’s not reason enough to make you want a piece of this space-age thrillride, consider this – it’s electric. Reaching speeds of up to 65 mph, the Silveira Green Samba produces zero emissions – unless you count screams of joy! As it’s powered by electricity instead of gasoline, it’s clean and quiet. Now your good time doesn’t have an environmental price tag…unlike your bank account.
Ancient cultures have always used leaves to create products for everyday living. Now you have an opportunity to learn from the ancestors & leave a green footprint at your next disposable dinnerware function. Pair with a brew in a recyclable bottle… and you have yourself a BBQ. Circa 2010.
We love the advances taking place in solar technology. Powermonkey’s Explorer is easily the most unique, versatile & rugged portable charger we’ve seen thus far. It’s in the details. A Velcro strap attaches to your pack for charging on-the-go. The rubberized covering protects against the inevitable spill. An LED display reveals battery capacity & level-of-charge. Compatible with most portables, of course this one snagged a Red Dot in 2010.
Ah, summer. Your lawnmower’s favorite season. Think of all the attention old faithful receives – weekly gas feasts, lube jobs, car rides to the service center & spark plug replacement. And for some lucky blades….that favorite game called “pull my cord.” Black & Decker’s Rechargeable Mulching Mower just gave your old friend the boot. Lock & load the 36V battery for hassle-free cutting of up to 1/3 acre per charge. Did I mention the one-touch start?
The Navy Chair was designed by Emeco for its United States namesake in 1944. Coca-Cola collaborated with the design house for the production of the vintage-inspired 111. Manufactured from recycled Cola bottles, each chair salvages the triple ones bringing new meaning to “Always Coca-Cola.”
60 years ago, the US upset England with a 1-0 victory at The World Cup. The Nike 2010 kit is a nod to the one worn by the US during the historic game. Made from recycled plastic bottles with mesh side panels, this jersey screams “Don’t tread on me.”
Your box dies. You pick up a new one – with it, another keyboard. Your keys didn’t crash, your CPU did. But you upgrade anyway. We’re all keen on the recycle and reduce…but what about reuse? Save the board. 62 keys on the cover – 88 lined sheets inside for your musings. It’s geek & green all in one notebook.
Portland-based, Grove spices up the never-ending supply of plastic iPhone sleeves with their Artist Series. Laser-etched with eye-popping works from notable contemporaries, these bamboo cases are as sustainable, as they are unique.
Good karma stemming from your weekend blow-out. Amsterdam-based, Krejci actively rescues bike tubes from their perilous journey to the incineration plant. If Tvar’s Messenger Bag is strong enough to survive jagged road obstacles it certainly will protect your laptop & daily essentials.
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