Category: Environmental Living

Fair trade coffee is no longer uncommon; what’s unusual about Canadian AGRO Café is that it went so far as to create its own NGO arm to make sure it serves only coffee that’s ethically and environmentally sound…. Read More…

Brooklyn-based Kickstand Coffee uses two bicycles, a fold-up stand and a hand-cranked grinder to serve up sustainable hot and cold coffee at events around the city. The brainchild of three baristas, Kickstand Coffee relies on two 160-pound rolling carts that are each towed to location by a custom-built bicycle, according to a report on NYDailyNews.com…. Read More…

The public is being asked to help track the UK’s butterfly populations as conservationists warn many native species are in serious decline. The online Big Butterfly Count survey aims to get a better understanding of which species are in need of most help. Butterflies are sensitive to changes in environment and have seen a collapse in numbers in the past three decades…. Read More…

JakPak is an outdoor utility and goods provider, whom has introduced the piece of all-in-one equipment for every camping lover. The JakPak is a sleeping bag, jacket and tent in one item that can be used by campers, outdoor lovers and sports enthusiasts alike…. Read More…

Urban farming is a trend we’ve been following for years, but between the recession and the recent focus on sustainability, it’s showing no sign of slowing down. The latest spotting? French Bacsac, which offers a line of geotextile bags that can be used to transform any space into a growing, living garden…. Read More…

Much like the other contenders we’ve seen, WhipCar enables London car owners to rent out their cars while they’re not using them. There is no registration fee to use the site’s online booking system, and owners set their own prices. WhipCar notifies owners by text and email when there is an approved driver in their area who wants to use their car…. Read More…

Greenbutts cigarette filters are aiming to ease the environmental strain that smokers put on the world. I’m not against smoking, but those butts aren’t exactly going to pick themselves up, ya know. Enter Greenbutts, whose cigarette filters are 100% biodegradable. If that isn’t enough to blow your mind than get this, Greenbutts cigarette filters can also sprout flowers when buried under a thin layer of soil…. Read More…

Here’s a source for gift wrap paper that is as beautiful as it is eco-conscious. Known as The Local Paper, these couture coverings are based on unique themes that are inspired by the designers’ travel, nature, and life. Each elegant wrap comes in 24×36 inch sheets that are Forestry Stewardship Council certified, made with papers that are 30% recycled post-consumer fiber…. Read More…

Green Label Organic is a new company that produces t-shirt apparel that is 100% certified organic, putting the emphasis on the importance of green living. Many new companies come out with the promotion of an environmentally friendly product; Green Label Organic is run by two people that live the environmentally friendly lifestyle and have decided to show it in their product…. Read More…

Some neighborhoods don’t have free recycling pickup services but now, with the Ecycler site, there is no excuse not to recycle. The Ecycler site fulfills everyone’s green aspirations by connecting people who need a recycling service with those who want to do the recycling…. Read More…