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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…