Buying

Sneaky CFL replacement

By Hank Green Posted Sat Mar 1, 2008 2:09pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

Hotel and office buildings inadvertently subsidize CFLs ... because people are lifting the cool ecobulbs right out of the sockets! Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Shopping, Business, Lights
China's outta the bag

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:37pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

According to the Environmental News Network (via Reuters), the biggest maker of supermarket-style plastic bags in China is shutting down. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, China, Pollution
Green vices

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:43pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

Grist.org offers proof that greens can still party without leaving a huge carbon footprint. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Romance, Media, Tips
A blood diamond is forever

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Feb 1, 2008 9:12am PST for greenpicks 1 Comments

Buying diamonds with a clear conscience requires research. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Romance, Fair-Trade
How green do those roses grow?

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Feb 1, 2008 9:07am PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

How to avoid handing your sweetie a handful of pesticides in that bouquet. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Romance, Gifts, Pollution
Clothing for the examined life

By Kastle Waserman Posted Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:16pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

Patagonia recycles its outdoor gear and helps the environment through a variety of programs. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Business, Recycling
Wal-Mart: We're in charge now, let us fix things

By Hank Green Posted Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:19pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

Wal-Mart plans to flex its power in the fight to curb global warming. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government
How green is that jean?

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:52pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

A closer look at "eco" jeans reveals a few unexpected wrinkles. What's the straight scoop? Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion
Consumer obsessions

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Jan 8, 2008 4:51pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

The Obsessive Consumption blog turns consumerism into art. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping