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Green Options » Kelli Best-Oliver http://greenoptions.com/author/kellimariebest/ Post archive of Kelli Best-Oliver Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:16:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en http://greenoptions.com/author/kellimariebest/ http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/63f88409f3307c525375c7712a3816d9?s=65&d=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2Fad516503a11cd5ca435acc9bb6523536%3Fs%3D32 Green Options » Kelli Best-Oliver Clif Bar’s GreenNotes Promotes Eco-Friendly Concerts http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/24/clif-bars-greennotes-promotes-eco-friendly-concerts/ http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/24/clif-bars-greennotes-promotes-eco-friendly-concerts/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:16:48 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/24/clif-bars-greennotes-promotes-eco-friendly-concerts/

Clif Bar, makers of energy bars and known contributor to environmental causes and sustainable practices, has announced more artists joining their GreenNotes program. Artists Missy Higgins, Josh Ritter, The Duhks, Ben Kweller, and Steven Kellogg and the Sixers join existing GreenNotes artists (and festival circuit favorites) Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings, The John Butler Trio and Michael Franti as artists committed to sustainable touring practices.

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]]> http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/24/clif-bars-greennotes-promotes-eco-friendly-concerts/feed/ Chicago Showcases Sustainable Fashion at MoSS http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/22/chicago-showcases-sustainable-fashion-at-moss/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/22/chicago-showcases-sustainable-fashion-at-moss/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:32:59 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/22/chicago-showcases-sustainable-fashion-at-moss/

Heads up, Midwestern fashionistas. October 1-8 is Fashion Forward Chicago, that city’s fashion week. Besides the typical runway shows, seminars, and design competitions, the Windy City’s fashion community is contributing to a unique exhibition of green fashion. Dubbed the Museum of Sustainable Style (MoSS), this exhibition will run from October 2-5, and will feature clothing, accessories, and furniture created with environmental sustainability in mind. More details, after the jump…

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/22/chicago-showcases-sustainable-fashion-at-moss/feed/ Ten Ways To Green Your Bathroom–And Keep It Fabulous http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/19/ten-ways-to-green-your-bathroom-and-keep-it-fabulous/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/19/ten-ways-to-green-your-bathroom-and-keep-it-fabulous/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:43:56 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/19/ten-ways-to-green-your-bathroom-and-keep-it-fabulous/

One of the smallest rooms in your house is also the easiest to green. But for many people, their bathroom is a sanctuary, a place they go to relax in a hot bath or shower. You might not want a spartan existence for this place. That doesn’t mean you can’t go green. You can make your bathroom eco-friendly without sacrificing luxury by knowing a few tricks and where to shop. Find out how, after the jump…

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If you’re like me, you’ve been glued to your set watching Project Runway. Why wouldn’t you be? It’s a reality show where the contestants, though they may be obnoxious like other reality shows, actually showcase legitimate talent (well, mostly legitimate talent) by creating amazing garments under extreme time constraints. Couple that with the snarky nature of at least a few contestants, the lovable Tim Gunn, the adorable Heidi Klum and a revolving door of fashion and celebrity guest judges, and you’ve got must-watch television every week.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/17/project-runway-frontrunner-is-eco-chic/feed/ Book Review: Earth Democracy http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/15/book-review-earth-democracy/ http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/15/book-review-earth-democracy/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:13:25 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/15/book-review-earth-democracy/

In Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace, Indian physicist turned environmental activist Vandana Shiva calls for a radical shift in the values that govern democracies, decrying the role that unrestricted capitalism has played in the destruction of environments and livelihoods. By no means a new release, Shiva’s book is incredibly timely as skyrocketing fuel costs jeopardize the rationality of globalization. Through explaining problems with expanding globalization and privatization of public goods and services, then illustrating examples of communities rejecting the intrusion of corporations into communities, Shiva outlines core beliefs that should result in what she deems “earth democracy”, a global community that honors and respects diverse forms of life and their respective cultures.

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]]> http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/15/book-review-earth-democracy/feed/ First Niece Lauren Bush Announces Eco-Friendly Fashion Line http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/15/first-niece-lauren-bush-announces-eco-friendly-fashion-line/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/15/first-niece-lauren-bush-announces-eco-friendly-fashion-line/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:46:33 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/15/first-niece-lauren-bush-announces-eco-friendly-fashion-line/

Lauren Bush, niece to George W, granddaughter to George H.W. and former Tommy Hilfiger fashion model, announced last week that she will be debuting a ready-to-wear fashion line focusing on sustainable fabrics. Dubbed Lauren Pierce, a connotation-free combination of her first and middle names, the line is tailored from hemp silk, bamboo, and organic cotton, and will hit stores next spring.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/09/15/first-niece-lauren-bush-announces-eco-friendly-fashion-line/feed/ Vote In Etsy’s Handmade Kids Challenge, Win Etsy Cash http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/09/04/vote-in-etsys-handmade-kids-challenge-win-etsy-money/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/09/04/vote-in-etsys-handmade-kids-challenge-win-etsy-money/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:11:22 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/09/04/vote-in-etsys-handmade-kids-challenge-win-etsy-money/

Etsy, the crafting gal (and guy’s) favorite marketplace is holding a Handmade Kids Challenge, which showcases all the crafts made for kids on Etsy.

Expert judging has started in seven categories, one of which is “eco-friendly”, and winners in each category will get a $200 Etsy shopping spree. Check out the eco-friendly entries!

More info, including a chance for you to win an Etsy shopping spree, after the jump…

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/09/04/vote-in-etsys-handmade-kids-challenge-win-etsy-money/feed/ Bye Bye Box: HP Packages Laptops in Eco-Friendly Bags http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/03/bye-bye-box-hp-packages-laptops-in-eco-friendly-bags/ http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/03/bye-bye-box-hp-packages-laptops-in-eco-friendly-bags/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:08:12 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/03/bye-bye-box-hp-packages-laptops-in-eco-friendly-bags/

HP has announced that their EnergyStar Pavilion dv6929 laptop will be packaged in recycled-content messenger bags instead of the traditional cardboard boxes. As a result, they’ve won Wal-Mart’s Home Entertainment Design Challenge, a contest open to all suppliers of consumer electronics products that focused on good design and innovative packaging design that facilitates reducing, reusing, and recycling.

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]]> http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/03/bye-bye-box-hp-packages-laptops-in-eco-friendly-bags/feed/ Book Review: Shopping For Porcupine http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/03/book-review-shopping-for-porcupine/ http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/03/book-review-shopping-for-porcupine/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:20:56 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/03/book-review-shopping-for-porcupine/

With Alaska in the political spotlight, and with that spotlight showcasing someone with a less-than-stellar record when it comes to the environment, reading about sustainable life in Alaska, in this case, the rural Arctic, might just be a blast of cold, last frontier air. Seth Kantner’s second book, Shopping For Porcupine (Milkweed Editions, $28), a collection of memoirs on his life in Arctic Alaska, documents his upbringing by transplanted parents and his current life with his wife and daughter in Kotzebue. Accompanied by Kantner’s stunning photography of life in the tundra, Shopping for Porcupine is a beautiful tribute to land that, despite its remoteness, is slowly succumbing to the influence of globalization.

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]]> http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/09/03/book-review-shopping-for-porcupine/feed/ Patagonia Develops Recyclable Outdoor Wear http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/02/patagonia-develops-recyclable-outdoor-wear/ http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/02/patagonia-develops-recyclable-outdoor-wear/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:21:43 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/02/patagonia-develops-recyclable-outdoor-wear/

Performance gear-producing Patagonia, known for their forays into sustainable clothing produced with environmental ethics in mind, has produced the first recyclable-nylon shell and pants for technical outdoor wear. The company has produced recyclable nylon gear before, in the form of pants and shorts, but these are the first shells produced in the industry that can be recycled. Patagonia will provide recycling for their Shelter Stone products through their already-active Common Threads recycling program

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]]> http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/09/02/patagonia-develops-recyclable-outdoor-wear/feed/ Seattle Bag Ban Will Go To Ballot http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/29/seattle-bag-ban-will-go-to-ballot/ http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/29/seattle-bag-ban-will-go-to-ballot/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:38:56 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/29/seattle-bag-ban-will-go-to-ballot/

The City of Seattle, heralded in environmental circles for its planned phase-out of styrofoam containers in restaurants and proposed fees on disposable shopping bags, will let the voters decided if the bag fees should go forward. Citizens and paid workers gathered well over the 14,000+ signatures needed to get the ban on the next eligible city election, which will not take place until the August 2009 primaries. The fee levy will be held in abeyance until the voters decide.

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]]> http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/29/seattle-bag-ban-will-go-to-ballot/feed/ Got Fish? Utah’s Got Six Million For You. http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/08/27/got-fish-utahs-got-six-million-for-you/ http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/08/27/got-fish-utahs-got-six-million-for-you/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:47:36 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/08/27/got-fish-utahs-got-six-million-for-you/

I can see the Freecycle post now:

OFFER: I have six million carp, good condition. Nothing wrong with them; just have more than I need. You must pick up.

The State of Utah might just be posting like this something soon. Apparently, they’re in the market to unload a few carp–approximately six million–that are tearing up the bottom of Utah Lake, destroying habitat for an endangered species.

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]]> http://planetsave.com/blog/2008/08/27/got-fish-utahs-got-six-million-for-you/feed/ Denver Launches Online Carbon Calculator http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/27/denver-launches-online-carbon-calculator/ http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/27/denver-launches-online-carbon-calculator/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:46:39 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/27/denver-launches-online-carbon-calculator/

Just in time for thousands of delegates, press, politicians, staffers, and protesters descending on the city, Denver’s Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) last week launched an online carbon calculator to help those coming to the Mile-High City figure out just what the environmental impact of their visit might be. The Carbon Calculator and Offset Program allows travelers, tourists, and event planners an easy way to calculate the tons of CO² emissions their trip will produce, determines the amount of carbon credits necessary to offset their trip, and directs users to a website where they can purchase the recommended amount of offsets.

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]]> http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/08/27/denver-launches-online-carbon-calculator/feed/ Tech Savvy Knitters Flock to Ravelry http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/26/tech-savvy-knitters-flock-to-ravelry/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/26/tech-savvy-knitters-flock-to-ravelry/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:35:40 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/26/tech-savvy-knitters-flock-to-ravelry/

Knitters and crocheters: looking for a social networking program that’s all about yarn-lovers? What about one with groups specifically for eco-minded crafters? Look no further than Ravelry.

I joined Ravelry in April, and since then, it’s my go-to place for (free!) knitting patterns and ideas. Just like Facebook or MySpace, users have a profile, make friends, and can join groups. It’s also got handy organizing features, such as a queue for projects you are working on or patterns you’d like to try, or cataloging features for your yarn stash or needle supply. It will also link to my blog and update my friends and my profile whenever I post there. It’s incredibly user-friendly–I’ve never had a technical problem using it.

There are several green-themed groups on Ravelry, each with a message board with tips for green crafting.

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/08/26/tech-savvy-knitters-flock-to-ravelry/feed/ Ideal Bites’ B.I.G. Awards Recognize Green Favorites http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/08/25/ideal-bites-big-awards-recognize-green-favorites/ http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/08/25/ideal-bites-big-awards-recognize-green-favorites/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:45:04 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/08/25/ideal-bites-big-awards-recognize-green-favorites/

Have a favorite green company or product that you want to spread the word about? The folks over at Ideal Bite have created a way to recognize the best of the best in green products with their first-ever Best In Green (B.I.G.) Awards. You guys know Ideal Bite, right? They’re the ones sending you those simple tips to greening your life direct to your e-mail. They’ve gathered info on all the products and companies they’ve recommended during the life of Ideal Bite, and all those folks will automatically be considered for B.I.G. Awards, along with reader submissions. Details after the jump…

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]]> http://ecopreneurist.com/2008/08/25/ideal-bites-big-awards-recognize-green-favorites/feed/ Is The Greenest DNC Working? http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/25/is-the-greenest-dnc-working/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/25/is-the-greenest-dnc-working/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:35:16 +0000 Kelli Best-Oliver http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/08/25/is-the-greenest-dnc-working/

The Democratic National Convention Committee touted the 2008 Convention as being the “most environmentally sustainable political convention in modern American history”. Indeed, the DNCC has drawn press for its efforts, namely the initial ban on fried foods, now overturned. But are these efforts actually working?

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