By Yona Williams
Welcome to the world of Ward Wallau, who has made discarded and discontinued items a usable art form. There seems no end to his imaginative cuff link creations, as he transforms everyday and nearly forgotten objects into the mark of a well-dressed man. From old New York City transit tokens to vintage watches, you never know what Wallau will use to decorate your sleeves…  Read More…

By Samantha Cummings
May 9th marks the 60th anniversary of Fair Trade Day, which is difficult to attribute to any one organization or person. However, the original roots don’t matter that much when considering the fact that Fair Trade day is now a global event in which members all over the world participate. Companies and products that are fair trade are celebrated and companies which don’t participate in fair trade are asked to do so. To find out what fair trade is all about…Read More…

By Yona Williams
From dazzling jewelry to eye-catching household décor, an increasing number of artists, entrepreneurs, and other companies are producing some of the most resourcefully creative recycled and reclaimed goods. While all of the pieces mentioned below serve a purpose, it’s pretty hard to ignore their artistic value. Hopefully, if more people embrace the attitude of breathing new life into “old things” – we can all place less strain on the environment by decreasing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.  Read More…

By Danielle Bullard
“When Hummers go green” is similar to saying “when pigs fly” - at least until now. Raser Technologies unveiled the big, rugged hybrid H3 yesterday at the SAE World Congress in New York. The green Hummer is an extended-range-electric vehicle, capable of driving up to 40 miles in electric mode and achieving 100 mpg with near-zero emissions - quite an improvement for a gas-guzzling SUV! Read More…

By Yona Williams
Who’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to eco-forward product ideas? Enter TING creations, a company that uses seatbelts to sculpt masterpieces in home décor and on-the-go fashion. With an assortment of colorful hammocks, luxury bags, and decorative pillows, TING turns one of the most common features of your car into sustainable products and accessories with a sleek, clean appeal.  Read More…