The graphic trend may have seemed destined just for summer dresses and tie-dyed tops, but summertime infuses a vibrant s…
Month: July 2010
Mercedes and Beemer Up the Electric Ante
With their impending releases later this year – and what we really hope is an honest-to-goodness demand for electr…
Foodie Underground: The Bike-Thru
The drive-thru: an iconic institution fueled by the American spirit to hit the open road. But in this day and age, drive…
Feel the Spill: Pro Surfer Mary Osborne’s Mission to the Gulf
In early August, a delegation from my hometown of Portland, Oregon will be journeying to the gulf to witness the tragedy…
The Dark Truth Behind Tanning Addiction
Lately, I’ve come to think of the sun as a bad relationship. First we’re supposed to stay away from it for o…
The Next Generation of Fabric Hails From Hemp
Over the past few years we have witnessed the exponential growth of sustainable fabrics. And we are all aware that this …
Are Energy Star Labels on Appliances Legit?
If you’ve wandered through the aisles of an appliance store lately, it’s hard to miss the labels proclaiming…
Reduce Your Child’s Carbon Bumprint
In a perfect world, all parents would use cloth diapers and reusable baby wipes to greatly reduce the footprint their ba…