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More Money for the Auto Industry

Lisa Wojnovich — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:43:09 +0000

Three more car companies received sizeable loans from the federal government yesterday, but don’t worry; it’s not another bailout. In fact, the$8 billion is just the start of a larger $25 billion project called the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM for short) that was thought up back in 2007 and funded by Congress in late 2008 during the Bush administration. The project, overseen by the Department of Energy, is a federal grant and loan initiative bent on providing low interest capital to automobile manufacturers — as well as the makers of their component parts — to promote the development of new automobile technologies that guzzle less gas — and in some cases, no gas at all.

Can You Afford Eco-Friendly Products?

Sonya — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:07:04 +0000

Can you afford to always buy eco-friendly products? Really? Let’s face it, buying eco-friendly can be a budget busting experience at the best of times.

Now there’s a new eco-friendly place where you might be able to afford them. Newly launched, Ecosteal.com sells modern, eco-friendly products featured one-at-a-time at 40-80% off retail price, until they sell out or 9am the next day.

Organic Looks from Eco-Ganik :: Design with an Easy Fit, Classic Style, and Delicate Details

Lucille Chi — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:10:41 +0000

The Eco-Ganik style is driven to “complement hip, carefree, eco-conscious lifestyles“. Shown here are a few examples from their upcoming collections. Each look is versatile and creative, yet, classic and comfortable.

They combine soft jersey basics, feminine tunics, dresses, fashion-forward knit and woven tops, as well as woven and knit bottoms. While collections are currently found nationwide at major retailers like Macy’s, Nortstrom, and Anthropologie, Eco-Ganik is a truly California based business that is all for US manufacturing. They also remain an active member of the Organic Trade Association, the Co-op America Business Network and OTA Fiber Council Committee. The Organic Trade Association is a membership based business association bringing together certifiers, growers, policy makers, manufacturers, shippers, processors, and retailers in North America and Mexico. The goal of the OTA is to promote the integrity of the organic standard in North America.