Okay, don't chop my head off but when I first saw this I immediately said, "that's hot." The Martyr designed by The Play Coalition is a dramatic and expressive piece which just so happens to act as a lightbulb holder, and a cool one if I may add. If you look at the sculpture from the side then you will notice that it resembles the human body while the light acts as the head. The Play Coalition designed this to tell us that we need to start watching our usage of light and have a greener lifestyle. Even if I don't buy this, I've been taught a lesson.

Have you fell into the organic craze? Well if you're not into spending the extra dollars for organic fruit or meat maybe you'll think twice when it comes to protecting your laptop with this Montreal-based Want Organic laptop case for J Crew. It's 100% organic Turkish cotton and Norway leather.

Not only will you be keeping your computer safely kept but you'll also be eco-friendly. This case will protect you from scratching or dropping your laptop. And you'll also enjoy the provided extra spacing for your documents, pens and USB drives.

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Have you ever owned something special that you were able to re-use once it retired from its original purpose? Turning your treasures into forever trinkets (like the designs on a few worn-out t-shirts used for patches on new, homemade clothes) is an easy way to memorialize your stuff through recycling. But what if you took someone else's old junk and saved it for your own as well?

One fashionable lady in California is doing just that, with a special emphasis on cleaning up her local neighborhood. Judith Selby Lang is making jewelry, in fact, from trash collected from Kehoe Beach near her home.... Read More >>>

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to your exercise routine? Think about how much your environment affects your every day mood. You wouldn’t want to catch your Z’s on a busy street corner, would you? Your body will get tired of uncomfortable spaces, which may worsen your overall performance. Especially monotonous routines, for instance, will do for your body what an uncomfortable bed will do for your sleep habits.

The most elemental way to wake up the body is through a natural retreat. I’d say our natural surroundings live up to their reputations as therapeutic centers of serenity, so jump on in... Read More >>>

Part Two of the unusual and unconventional ways we can all pitch in!

#4 Homemade goodness. Make some of your favorite products at home, using ingredients you already have, or ones that are double in purpose. Cutting back on commercial products will help you save on the cost of lots of packaged foods you didn’t know you could easily whip up yourself. Plus, by using fresh ingredients, you’re also cutting back on the preservatives you find in many packaged foods. (Psst… This also means you do your part to cut back on the costs of ... Read More >>>

We all wish we were a little better at recycling, but I bet you didn’t know there are more than a few non-traditional ways to support a healthier planet. So don’t forget about the three R’s, but I invite you to think outside the box when it comes to conservation.

#1. Let’s slow things down a little. The Slow Food movement was originally created by an Italian to protest the growing popularity of fast food. But since then it’s become a whole lot more. The organizations more than 100,000 members strive to appreciate the cultural value of food by educating others about the wasteful and risky be... Read More >>>

If it seems too expensive to just throw away, it probably is. Many of the broken or outdated items in your home can still be saved somehow. Cell phones, eyeglasses, and even old appliances can avoid the dump if you recycle them. The best way to recycle old goods that still work is to donate them to local organizations that can give them to people that need them. But other recycling services will make use of your items, even if they aren’t usable. Recyclemycellphone.org is a good place to start. They’ll find a home for your outdated ce... Read More >>>

Here are even more ways to save money in your home. They might even be a break on the environment too!

Buy a portable water bottle. There's no need to buy packs of water bottles or soda cans in bulk. To eliminate plastic and aluminum waste, buy a durable bottle (maybe one for hot drinks, one for cold) and fill up before you go out to the office, for a jog—anywhere! You won't have empty containers lying around anymore, and they won't end up in landfills either.

Tip: If you're a bottled water user because you can't drink tap, conside... Read More >>>

Going green is on everyone's mind, but with budget cuts all around it's not always easy to be environmentally aware. It is pretty simple, however, to save yourself a little green with a few energy-efficient tips (that aren't too bad for the planet either).

1.On these last few hot summer days, turn your thermostat up a few degrees while you're out. If no one's there to enjoy the air conditioner, you might as well save a few bucks! Also, make sure your home is well insulated by weatherstripping or caulking near windows and doors. Come winter you'll want to trap in as much heat as... Read More >>>

If you've considered going green, don't go without your wardrobe. Here's what designers and manufacturers have to say about the difference between one earth-wise fabric and another.

Choosing clothing that boasts “sustainability” doesn't necessarily mean that you've gone organic. In fact, in most cases, the word sustainable, when referring to textiles, takes on a very specific meaning. So what's the difference?

While organic materials are ones which are grown and produced without synthetic add-ins or chemical treatments, sustainable ... Read More >>>