Cute high heel made of recycled skateboards. Great for the summer fun outfit at the beach. These were designed by a university student who noticed the end shape of the skateboard resembled the incline angle of a high heel….

Over 100,000 skateboards are produced a month and most of these are eventually worn out and so this is a nice idea for the reuse of a material…

More at KrisLovet.com

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A car that actually runs on solar power is about to go into production. Called the Solar Bug, it seats 2 people with one in the front and one in the back. Its built on an All Terrain (ATV) chassis. You can plug it in for a 6 hour charge and it will transport you and your buddy 60 miles at 60 cents total cost! On a solar charge alone you will go 10-20 miles for free!

The Solar Bug has a top speed of 35 MPH. It features roll bar protection, seat belts, regenerative breaking, fiberglass panels with a weight of 900 pounds and a price tag around $15,000. The green cars will be handmade in Bozeman, Montana.

See www.freedrive-ev.com

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The Honda Clarity goes into limited production this year. It runs on hydrogen technology. Honda is gambling on hydrogen despite some questions of the environmental impacts of hydrogen and the lack of fueling stations for hydrogen.

The car has a range of 270 miles per tank at 68 miles per gallon. It will only be available to a very few people in Southern California for 3 year leases. And owners have to get servicing at the Honda dealership of course.

Via Green Car Congress

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With your social responsible shopping habits you can help with the relief efforts in Myanmar. Over 20,000 people have perished to date, and countless more are missing. From now until the end of May, 50 percent of all profits will go straight to the Myanmar disaster zon.

Truly-Organic is one of only a few U.S. companies that uses a chemical-free process for their dyes The result is clothing that is healthier for the wearer and the planet. All the colors come from botanicals and herbs from India, such as indigo, pomegranate and onion. There clothes are made out of 100 % organic cotton as well. They have a small selection of t-shirts, tank tops, blouses, and pants for women and button ups for men.

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A new online retailer hits the web. Called Feel More Human, they feature sleek modern goods that are functional and stylish. What’s more is that most of their products are made through sustainable development in mind. You will find a variety of categories represented from furniture, home accessories, lighting, storage, kids and baby wear, jewelry and beauty. You will be inspired and get lost on their site.

But there is more than just shopping, as the site supports the shift towards good global citizenship with its articles and guides. There are interviews with eco business owners, design and culture trends and the latest in sustainable solutions. There is a classified section where you can sell your used goods to others. You will also find an in depth resource section that lists other products and services that support a healthy green life and simple ways to do better with your shopping habits. This sets Feel More Human from other eco ecommerce sites that just sell the goods. You can come here for good green content and ideas as well!

Not every product on the site is 100% eco friendly but they make a good effort to make them so. It’s ok to have a stylish hand that is not eco friendly as long as you wear it with organic jeans and organic make-up!

Feel More Human also donates 1% of annual gross sales to 1% For the Planet and purchases 100% of its electricity from wind generated power.

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Are you tired of carrying your bland unattractive reusable shopping bag? You will love these stylish reusable bags by Pretty Green Bag . These bags are beautiful and can easily go from the shopping mall, Target and to yoga class.

The bags are made from designer print fabric and have a cushiony handle and have a water repellent lining so you will never have soggy bags again. The bags are priced from $11.99 to $19.99 and come in sizes 11 x 14 x 6

Pretty Green Bag is committed to social responsibility. 1% of all sales are given to Water Partners International that works with developing countries to provide clean water resources.

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A wallet that is 100% recyclable is the Tyvek Wallet. I know I go through a wallet once a year. It goes through abuse every day sitting in the back pocket through all types of conditions. Typically I just throw it away, but this doesn’t have to be so anymore.

The Tyvek wallet is made of 25% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. The eco wallet is made of one single sheet of tear-resistant Tyvek which is the same material express mail envelopes are made from. They are very thin and durable.

The wallets are so thin that they are stealthy in the pocket and you can get them in a variety of prints to look like other materials giving you an added degree of stealth.

You can get yours at www.dynomighty.comand at museum and design stores around the world. Check the video out at their site….

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Lawn furniture that seems normal at first glance, but is in fact eco friendly. Made from recycled plastic lumber (RPL). There are plenty of options for outdoor furniture from Greenandmore.com. Most of their outdoor furniture line is made of recycled milk jugs. This in turn reduces landfill and incinerator waste.

The plastic is low maintenance and designed for year round use. It will not splinter, or crack and is impervious to water. They are available in a wide range of colors from light gray, forest green, white, cedar, and weathered wood.

Greenandmore.com has more than hundreds of products that are eco friendly in many categories for your home and garden. They have a lot of products that use renewable energy as well. Check them out.

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Green With Whimsy is a new online store dedicated to eco friendly fashion for babies and their moms. They have humorous, original designs on organic cotton baby and toddler clothes. Their clothing line includes onesies, baby t-shirts, and shirts for moms.

Green With Whimsy’s clothing is made from organic cotton. This reduces the use of pesticides the harm the environment and the workers who produce the cotton. Did you know that 25% of pesticides are used for the growing of cotton for clothes?

Their clothing is also uses water-based inks. Usually other manufacturers use PVC which has unfriendly chemicals. Even their packing tape to their gift wrap ribbon is eco-friendly. The gift boxes are made from recycled fibers as well.

This eco friendly store also purchases blocks of clean, renewable energy to power their office. Even small business are starting to do their part. Support this young husband-wife small business!

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Nvohk is a brand new eco friendly clothing company for surfers. They have an innovative business model in that the company is owned by members. Anyone can join to be a member of this company. Benefits are almost like being a shareholder of a company except you have more say in the running of the company. What’s special is that 10% of net profits go directly to environmental charities!!

Some of the member benefits include–
-35% of net profits get distributed back to members as points that can be used to buy Nvohk products
-you get a Nvohk t-shirt, sticker, and “plant a tree” seed pack
-members receive business updates on a regular basis and get to participate in logo design, product design, advertising, and the sponsoring of athletes or musicians
-a discount of 25% at Nvohk.com

Novk will start operations as soon as 5,000 members join and it will be capped at 40,000 members. The annual membership fee is $50.

http://www.projectnvohk.com/

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