December 31, 2008

Doing Good Work in Ecuador

There is a small but dedicated group involved in one of the most rich and biologically diverse ecosystems in the world in Western Ecuador. We're big believers in the good work that is occurring there these days thanks to our friends at Third Millennium Alliance. When we first learned about the work of Jerry Toth and his team at 3rd Millennium Alliance we were moved by ... read more

Categories: Admiring..., Like Minds

December 13, 2008

bamboo on wheels

The cool folks at BambooSK8 Eco Friendly Skateboards make eco friendly skateboards using sustainable bamboo skate decks. Note to skaters – according to the Science Channel, skateboards have replaced furniture as the leading contributor to maple deforestation. The Canadian maple takes 40 to 60 years to mature before it can be cut down to make your decks. The good news? BambooSK8 offers a great alternative because ... read more

Categories: Like Minds, New Ideas, What's New

December 12, 2008

Inhabitat Shop – now open!

We're big fans of Inhabitat.com, and have been for years. We applauded when they opened the cleverly titled, Inhabitots for environmentally-minded parents and of course, green kids. In fact, you can check out their eco-gifts for kids here. Our friends at Inhabitat now open Inhabitat Shop InhabitatShop is the place for green, human friendly and planet friendly gifts. A curated online marketplace ... read more

Categories: Like Minds, Sightings, What's New