Friday, March 27, 2009
Check out Julia Failey's line of eco-friendly jewelry!
See her amazing work including the lovely Dragonfly Earrings and stunning Lotus Flower Pendant in Gold.
Stylish Organic welcomes Global Ghetto Organics!
Earth Hour - The Movie
The lights are going down from the Great Pyramids to the Acropolis, the Eiffel Tower to Sears Tower, as more than 2,800 municipalities in 84 countries plan Saturday to mark the second worldwide Earth Hour.
McDonald's will even soften the yellow glow from some Golden Arches as part of the time zone-by-time zone plan to dim nonessential lights between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to highlight global climate change.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/27/earth-hour-2009-lights-ou_n_179895.html
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Are Microwave Ovens Good for the Environment?
Your foodie friends may cringe at the thought, but cash-strapped grad students and single urbanites have had it right all along: As a general rule, microwaves are more eco-friendly than conventional ovens. However, that doesn't mean you should consign yourself to a life of gummy casseroles and dry chicken just to save the planet.
First off, a little perspective. According to the Department of Energy, cooking accounts for a little less than 3 percent of an average home's energy use (PDF). So any changes you make aren't going to add up to much—you'll have a much bigger impact by looking to your light fixtures or your thermostat. On the other hand, it is fairly easy to cut energy consumption in the kitchen, so why wouldn't you?
Monday, March 23, 2009
Greening Buildings to Create Jobs
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "green building?" Sleek new structures with skins of advanced glass and recycled steel that blend into the landscape, facades and roofs draped in a combination of daylight-harvesting windows, wildlife habitat, and photovoltaics? New construction affords the flexibility to build contemporary masterpieces, like the California Academy of Sciences, which will receive its LEED Platinum certification this morning in San Francisco. The museum will be the largest and most visited LEED Platinum building in the world.
The Academy of Sciences is a breathtaking example of our city and our citizens' efforts to address the fact that roughly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in San Francisco are attributable to our buildings. In August of 2008, I signed a groundbreaking green building ordinance that created the most stringent green building requirements in the nation. This was a big step in the right direction, requiring that all new buildings be subject to an unprecedented level of LEED and green building certifications. However, a comprehensive recipe for our environmental and economic sustainability requires solutions to the challenges posed by existing buildings.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gavin-newsom/greening-buildings-to-cre_b_176910.htmlSaturday, March 21, 2009
Obamas plant organic kitchen garden at White House
The answer may be planted right in front of you. First lady Michelle Obama helped break ground on a new White House organic "kitchen garden" Friday. It will be the first working garden at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. since Eleanor Roosevelt planted a so-called "victory garden" at the height of World War II. This time, however, the enemy is obesity. The first family is hoping to send a clear message to a fast food-driven nation that often seems to be losing the battle of the bulge. "We're just hoping that a lot of families look at us and say this is something that they can do and talk to their own kids about and think a little bit critically about the food choices that they make," said Marian Robinson, the president's mother-in-law.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/20/white.house.garden/index.html
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Stylish Organic Living Launches Online Store Devoted to Organic and Eco-friendly Products
San Francisco, Ca – March 17th 2009 – Stylish Organic Living (www.stylishorganicliving.com) launched this week and unveiled a mission to provide designer green and eco-friendly products for the modern consumer.
With the world at large doing more to respect the environment and planet, there has been a movement toward using more materials and manufacturing methods that are harmonious with the Earth. This includes using 100% organic cotton, reclaimed wood products, and local handmade production. Stylish Organic Living strives to bring these products to the mainstream consumer but with a stylish and elegant spin.
“Organic used to be a dirty word,” says Jeff Stein, CEO of Stylish Organic Living, "it conjures up images of hippies with compost buckets, but that’s all changed. Today organic products are from top-notch designers and have become synonymous with quality.” From crafted beds to designer diaper bags; from 100% organic cotton t-shirts to handmade jewelry; organic products indicate a higher quality, lower volume, and sensitive manufacturing. Adds Stein, “it’s the big box stores that now have the stigma of being mass produced overseas and cutting corners on quality. Organic products give the modern consumer pride that they getting not only the best-made items, but are also supporting their local community and world. In our troubled times this has never been more important.”
Stylish Organic Living will become a destination for what they call the “Organic Lifestyle”. Featuring award-winning brands like Fleurville, Urban Woods, and Ecotots, the site already has a massive collection of desirable product for home, for baby, and for life; and on the occasion of their launch the company is offering free shipping on all items. Stylish Organic Living will continue to search the world for quality products that fit their vision. They also plan to expand their brand to accommodate forums, blogs, and news of the organic movement.
Free Shipping!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Urban Woods get props
http://stylesavestheworld.blogspot.com/2008/01/urban-woods-best-bed-of-2008.html
And go shopping for one here.
Grand Opening!
http://www.stylishorganicliving.com/