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- Ann Benoit is a graphic designer who one days dreams of designing books + information campaigns for a green non-profit. Ann enjoys all things related to art and design, and her interests include exploring the Bay area, gluten-free organic cooking, natural health, hiking, yoga, and swimming. Ann is a member of the San Francisco chapter of American Institute of Graphic Artists and owner of the freelance design studio Annthology. Ann lives with her husband in Berkeley, CA.
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Newly Reborn Organic Style Magazine: Now Exclusively Online
Although Organic Style shut down in October of 2005, I’m happy to note that the the magazine has just been reborn as an exclusively online mag published quarterly. For now, subscription is free and can be sent right to your inbox.
“In Organic Style magazine, you’ll meet growers, artisans, environmentalists, humanitarians and visionaries — people who [...]
Global War by Dawn Maxey
I was introduced to Dawn Maxey’s spoken word poetry at the recent AIGA Compost Modern event.
Here’s some excerpts from her very spirited poem, “Global War” about eco-hype:
But then/ just the other day,
I began to notice people at Whole Foods with entire shopping carts full of ‘organic’ and ‘go green’ items. These people are [...]
Compost Modern 08 Wrap-up
Sustainability promises to be one of the defining issues of our time, one with profound affects on our personal and professional lives.
For designers, it represents unique challenges as well as tremendous potential — nothing less than an opportunity to redesign how the world works.
Compost Modern 2008, a joint production of the AIGA San Francisco chapter [...]
San Francisco Green Fest This Weekend— Be There!
Green Festival, The World’s Largest Environmental Expo and a joint project of Global Exchange & Co-op America is coming to San Francisco this weekend (Nov 9,10, 11) Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Concourse Exhibition Center. Tickets are on sale here.
At the Green Festivals, we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities, for people, for businesses [...]
Be Present, Earth-Friendly (and Stylin’) Yoga Clothing
Be Present’s pieces from their Bamboo earth-friendly line have recently become the favorites of my yoga clothes. Be Present was started in 2002 by Colorado yogi, Amy Lopatin Dobrin.
We are a small family owned business that values close relationships with clients, environmentally friendly practices and doing the right thing. Every item of clothing is proudly [...]
Loving, Naturally
A few great natural products i’ve recently fallen in love with for my uber sensitive skin:
Sunshine Spa’s Brown Sugar Scrub Mango Ginger: this organic brown sugar scrub is amazing! I have super sensitive skin and this scrub leaves my skin smooth and happy after shaving. Contains lots of great oils and organic sugar. Really tasty [...]
Elephant Poo Poo Paper!
In my mind this company definitely takes sustainability to the next level! The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company Limited
is focused today on the production, innovation and marketing of all sorts of fun products made from elephant poo!
Visitors can visit the company’s “poo-tique” to buy all sorts of paper gift items made from elephant [...]
Organic Industry
I came across this great site run by Dr. Philip H. Howard, Assistant Professor Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies at University of Missouri.
Phil Howard’s research focuses on investigating the relationships between food, agriculture and public health, as well as assisting communities to characterize and respond to changes in the food system. [...]
The Afterlife: Call for Entries
If you’re an eco-minded fashion designer, The Afterlife is the event of the year to participate in! AIGA San Francisco is currently rounding up green artists/fashion designers/graphic designers to participate in its 2007 Gala event with the main focus being a recycled paper fashion show/auction.
Help rescue paper from recycling limbo with a benefit auction of [...]
Mixt Greens: Eco Gourmet
Eco-gourmet. It’s what you get when a brother who’s passionate about food teams up with his sister and her husband who are passionate about environmental sustainability.
If you’re in downtown San Francisco during the week, make sure to stop at my favorite lunch place, Mixt Greens, a great place to get an organic eco-gourmet salad.
Not [...]
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