Is Robin Hood a green icon? Not really – in fact, since it appears he’d take money off pretty much anyone, R…
Design
With the Days Growing Shorter, Light the Night
"Write about night lights", a reader requested – and instantly I remembered being transfixed by the circ…
15 Inspiring Glimpses into the Future of Green Housing
What does a 21st century home look like? We recently gave a rundown of some of the features we can expect in the next wa…
Ethanol Fires: Clean & Green or Fuel on the Flames?
Sometimes, eco-friendliness is all about scale. A hot 2008 trend in modernistic decor is the ethanol fireplace. Most mod…
A Clear Vision: Glasses from Reclaimed Plastic and Bamboo
Everything becomes clearer when your glasses are on, including a commitment to save the earth. ICU Eyewear has a line of…
Emotional Rescue: Creating Heirlooms from Trash
A salvaged light fixture becomes a stylish tabletop candle holder; a used vinyl receptacle mount is fitted with Plexigla…
Framing Your Food: a Nice Theory…
Square plates. Hmm. Don’t get us wrong: we love innovation at the dinner table. Recycled glass, beautified broken …
Go Paperless While Carrying Up to 200 of Your Favorite Reads
You’re on vacation or commuting to work, and realize that your book simply stinks. Instead of harping in hindsight…