Green stuff

Yeah, that's right. Eco-friendly in more ways then you may be ready for. Here in Orange County we don't have enough rain water or local mountain springs to sustain our not so efficient population and lifestyle. I've heard that as much as 30% of the counties municipal electric bill is spent pumping needed water to us from other states. I'll get to the bottom of that sooner or later, but for now, it's obvious that there's a lot of waste and old school thinking going on. This new car washing... Read Full Story

New York City (April 8, 2008)—Intimo will launch a new PL>Y Bamboo line on May 15, 2008. Everyone is going green, from their shopping bags to their appliances. How about an item that is an every day necessity like underwear? PL>Y, an Intimo brand, is featuring a new product line entitled Bamboo. The Bamboo has a Cotton/Rayon blended fabric, which makes it tempting to touch. It is sensual and comfortable to wear with temperature control that allows you to remain cool and dry. Bamboo is... Read Full Story

According to treehugger.com, nearly 90 percent of water bottles are not recycled and wind up in landfills where it takes thousands of years for the plastic to decompose. In this article they say that tap water is a good alternative, and we think a reusable water bottle, like a nalgene bottle, can be good way to tote your water around. The thought behind a reuseable water bottle is that now you won’t have to buy water at the store and you won’t have to constantly remind yourself to recycle. We... Read Full Story

The Discovery Home Channel launched a new show called "Greenovate" at the end of last year. The premises consists of homeowners doing what they can to make their homes more sustainable. Many, if not all, of the homes featured in the show are local to Orange County and Los Angeles. You can click the Youtube link below to catch an ad for the 1st episode that aired. Chris Prelitz, featured in the 1st episode flips a home in Laguna Woods, CA. The home was featured in last years National... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Green stuff". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story