Recycled Box Cowboy Hats Just in Time For a Drunken Halloween

Gloria Campos — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:45:29 -0700

Want to be a cowboy this Halloween? I don't blame you. Cowboys can be awfully sexy. Lucky for you, here is a way to show some love and loyalty to your favorite beer company and be an eco-friendly cowboy at the same time.

LifeStraw Filters Dirty Water Too

Gloria Campos — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:18:13 -0800

Like the LifeSaver, another innovation can also turn dirty surface water into clean drinking water in a matter of seconds. It is called the LifeStraw and unlike the LifeSaver, the LifeStraw,personal water filtration tool, is a lot cheaper, a lot smaller and easier to take around. It can even be hung around the neck for easy access. read more »

Lifesaver Can Make Soiled Water Drinkable

Gloria Campos — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:01:45 -0700

If you thought drinking toilet water was just for the dogs, think again. A new $300 water bottle now allows you to join in and share toilet water with your dog or anyone else you wish to share it with. Think I'm kidding? Then you probably haven't heard about the Lifesaver bottle. read more »

Recycled Decor To Keep Your Bitter Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Distracted

Gloria Campos — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:29:39 -0800

Thanksgiving is suppose to be a time to gather with your family and enjoy a delicious eco-meal, but for some of us it makes it hard to be thankful for the things you are thankful for when there is so much tension amongst the family. Whatever the reason for the tension help get rid of it by distracting everyone with these innovative recycled dinner items on your table.

Enjoy Your Backyard with Solar Energy

Gloria Campos — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:30:02 -0700

Solar GrillDo you like to barbeque? Do you mow your yard? Do you have a fire ant infestation or are the mosquitoes eating you alive? Are you too dirty to go inside? Whether this sounds like you or someone else you know, there is an alternative, cheaper, quieter, and greener way to enjoy your backyard. From mirrored grills that cook your food naturally to chemically-free ant charmers and mosquito repellents, these innovations are all powered by the sun and get the job done. read more »

9 More Solar Powered Lights For the Holidays

Gloria Campos — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:00:10 -0800

It's a little early, but this holiday season I already have a whole new set of innovative solar powered lights to introduce you to. Take a look at them below; snowmen, snowballs, reindeer, and Santa are what seem to be popular this year.

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Would You Wear This? Solar Powered Bikini

Gloria Campos — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:07:18 -0700

If you like the idea of using solar energy to power up your electronics, you may really like the idea of solar clothing.

There is a new solar concept that could help you look sexy and keep you cool at the beach without an effort. What is it? It is the Solar Powered Bikini.

Designed by Andrew Schneider, the Solar Powered Bikini is part of his iDrink line. This standard medium-sized bikini with a USB connection provides new and fun possibilities with solar power. read more »

Five Amazing Ways to Use Portable Solar Power

Gloria Campos — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:07:10 -0700

Power PurseSolar energy isn’t just for your backyard. You can carry it with you too, wherever you go. Whether you’re traveling to a remote place for business, vacationing on a mountain, shopping nonstop for hours, camping in the wild, visiting family out of town or just walking from class to class on campus, you can power up with solar energy. How? More and more, solar panels are being added to clothing, bags and accessories as people become aware of the value and convenience of solar energy. read more »

Paint That Can Insulate

Gloria Campos — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Insulation PaintFinally, there is an easier and cheaper way to insulate your home. How? It's called insulation paint and it isn't a new idea. For years it has been used commercially, but that is quickly changing as it is marketed to the public. It is becoming more of a popular product to use in residential homes as another source to save energy and help reduce heating and cooling costs. read more »

Innovative Log Roller Saves Money and Trees

Gloria Campos — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:04:05 -0800

What recycles your newspaper, save trees, helps you warm up you home and saves you money all at the same time? An 8lb gadget called the Newspaper Log Roller. read more »

Eco-Friendly Menstrual Pad for Women: Lunapads Review

Gloria Campos — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:01:31 -0700

Read the following product review at your own discretion, as it is a product review of an eco-friendly hygiene product for women.

Every month, for the past several years, the environmental woman in me has watched me throw away one disposable pad after another knowing quiet well were it would all end up. That's right! The landfills. Over 14 billion pads, tampons and applicators go into North American landfills every year according to the Lunapads website. read more »

Recycling Is Beautiful: Bottle Cap Art

Gloria Campos — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:58:55 -0700

In January of this year I introduced you to Alexandra Guerrero the Chilean designer who recycles cigarette butts into clothing. Today I introduce you to Tom Deininger. Tom also upcycled cigarette butts into something: art. In fact, he recycles a lot of found objects (cigarette butts, toys, bottle caps, etc) into art.

Magic Bean Grows “I Love You”

Gloria Campos — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:57:42 -0800

I've always told my husband I prefer a potted plant to cut flowers any day. Potted plants last longer, bloom longer and are far more eco-friendly than cut flowers. So when I came across a link for magic beans with a message of love I was naturally excited.

This Skull Is Cooking Tonight: Trash To Treasure

Gloria Campos — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:09 -0700

Just incase you thirst for more eco-Halloween (You do, don't you?) I found another trash to treasure skull that is worth the time of day to see. It is huge and incredibly innovative. Take a look below.

5 Innovative Ways To Light Up Your Garden

Gloria Campos — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:09:59 -0700

It is getting easier, cheaper (sort of) and more interesting to buy solar powered lights lately. They are in every gardening catalog, on every gardening website, and slowly popping up around homes. As Amazon.com rapidly turns green you can even find them here. Here is a quick list of solar lights that will help bring your electric bill down and light up your home in very colorful and interesting ways. read more »

10 Of The Best Cheap and Easy To Use Solar Chargers

Gloria Campos — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:00:00 -0700

There are a variety of solar charges on the market today for charging a variety of battery types as well as all types of portable electronic. How you choose which charger to buy depends on what you need it for, how strong you want it to be, the price and the size you need it to be. The solar charges below look great and are cheap, all for under $75.

5 Fun Eco-Dining Accessories to Keep Holiday Dinner Guests Tension-Free

Gloria Campos — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:19:51 -0800

It's that time of year again. You can feel the tension weighing everyone down. All you want to do is serve a great meal and keep the peace between the people you love. Help alleviate the tension with the 5 cool eco-dining distractions I have listed below.

This Year's Best Solar Powered Halloween Lights

Gloria Campos — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:01:36 -0700

Solar powered Halloween lights have evolved a little more this year than last year's. Below you will find a variety of solar powered lights to choose from. The list includes: pumpkins, gargoyles, witches, monsters and a scarecrow. Some are cute and fun. Others are scarier and gruesome., but they all charge up during the day and then light up the night while saving you money on your electric bill year after year. read more »

Super Soaker Squirt Gun Guy Wants More Sun

Gloria Campos — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:56:59 -0800

Remember the Super Soaker water gun (a.k.a Power Drencher)? It was the world's first high-performance, pressurized water gun invented by nuclear engineer Lonnie Johnson.

Mr. Johnson who once worked with the U.S Air Force and NASA has more than 100 patents to his name. His most recent invention today could drastically reduce the cost of solar energy as well as conserve heat, if it works. read more »

9 Great Green Holiday Gift Basket Ideas That Are Eco Friendly

Gloria Campos — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:11:34 -0800

If you are still shopping for green gifts this year and have no idea where to look consider a green gift basket. Today’s gift baskets are as green as they are unique and they aren’t just about chocolates, coffee and popcorn anymore. Check out some of the innovative gift baskets below. read more »

Sexy Eco-friendly Love Thong and Not So Sexy Eco-Friendly Boxers

Gloria Campos — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:57:35 -0800

Sometimes there are images you come across online you wish you would have never seen, like a skinny hairy man in uncomfortable boxers made out of recycled circuit boards. Unfortunately, instead of turning away you realize you need to know why and who created this eyesore.

Upcycling Gift For The Gun Happy or Anti-Gun Person In Your Life

Gloria Campos — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:51:31 -0700

I think it is great that even the tiniest unexpected things can be recycled. Take empty bullet shells from shooting ranges, for example. What ever happens to these shells? Are they just thrown away? Some of them are not. Rachel Ann recycles them and turns them into Bullet Buddies.

Wallypop Brings Reusable to Question

Gloria Campos — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:34:59 -0800

Should some things just not be reusable? Personally speaking I don't have a problem with using recycled toilet paper. Sure it isn't soft toilet paper, but it also doesn't require deforestation or the use of dangerous chemicals to make it. What I'm not so sure about is going a step further, for the sake of the environment or my wallet, and using reusable Wallypop wipes.

Send Your Valentine Recycled Elephant Poop

Gloria Campos — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:44:19 -0800

The title is meant to catch your attention and maybe even make you smile, but seriously Uncommon Goods is selling an alternative eco-friendly solution to fresh cut flowers. So, this year instead of buying your loved one perfumed pesticide-filled roses, which by the way will die in a few days, consider these roses made with elephant poop.

Cancer-Stick Clothing, Eco-friendly?

Gloria Campos — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0800

You see them littered, in the grass, in your flowerpots, on the streets, in the sand at the playground, in the sand at the beach.... everywhere. They are an eyesore, toxic to the environment (start forest fires, small animals ingest them and die, chemicals leach into our water supply) and a daily reminder of how wasteful we can be with even the smallest of objects. What are they? Littered cigarette butts. What's being done about the litter? Alexandra Guerrero is recycling them into clothing.

Wear Nature Smack In The Face, Especially If You’re an Ugly B@$tard

Gloria Campos — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:08:13 -0700

In the city tall buildings, busy streets, unpleasant sounds and unpleasant smells can make living or working in urban life unbearable. What if you could carry a piece of nature with you all day? Would wearing a living accessory make a difference?

Six Fun Ways to Carry Trash

Gloria Campos — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:47:18 -0700

Book Purse In my last article, I introduced you to the world of inspiring chairs and their recycled parts. This time I’d like to show you that inspiration doesn’t always have to be so big and loud. Some times something as simple as a purse can make an impact on our society and the way we think about recycling.

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Roller Coaster Made of Prius Parts Could Power More Than Just The Coaster

Gloria Campos — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:30:30 -0700

I haven't been on a roller coaster ride in years. They no longer appeal to me like they use to. Pretty soon though, my kids are going to be old enough to want to ride a coaster. It is interesting to think that roller coasters like the innovative hybrid one below may be in their eco-friendly future.

Solar LED Lanterns and More Aide To Help Japan's Earthquake Victims

Gloria Campos — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:12:35 -0700

Almost 3 weeks after the Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan survivors are still living without basic necessities: food, water, electricity, etc. Panasonic is doing what it can to help. Among all the aide they have sent so far, there were thousands of Solar powered lanterns sent to Japan just a few days after the earthquake.

Samsung's Latest Transparent TV Now with Solar Power

Gloria Campos — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:15:15 -0700

Another transparent television is introduced in Germany at the CeBIT electronics show by Samsung. This 46-inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution LCD TV comes powered with solar power too. It is still only a prototype, but so were flat screen television not too long ago.