Conglomeration Fascination
First Sirius and XM, and now there’s a merger of Wild Oats and Whole Foods! Apparently, it’s because the natural foods supermarkets are experiencing so much pressure from other retailers who sell organic food, like Wal-Mart. For an in-depth businessey analysis, check this out. On one hand, Whole Foods has…
Get Your Eco Sexy On!
Too bad I didn’t post this in time for Valentine’s Day! But there’s always Earth Day coming up….Babeland, the women-friendly sex toy store, now has an Eco-Sexy kit, which they describe thusly: When you want something a bit racier to go with your organic strawberries, break out the Eco-Sexy Kit.…
Greener Printer: eco-friendly printing
As a graphic designer (print based), I’m aware of the huge impact commercial printing has on the environment. Luckily, there are great eco-friendly copiers and commercial printing systems out there like Greener Printer in Berkeley, CA who can help reduce the impact of printed materials. You may also use grand…
Luminous Fish
This afternoon I managed to catch MR2, the radio show of the Massachusetts Review, broadcast from WMUA at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The guest was Dr. Lynn Margulis, there to talk about her latest book, Luminous Fish, just released from Vermont-based independent press Chelsea Green. Margulis is best known for…
The Good in Goodwill
One of the advantages of living in a city where the distribution of wealth is so disproportionate and patently unfair is that lots of rich people throw away lots of nice things. If you are a scavenger or a dumpster diver by principle, then Los Angeles is a good place…
Live Earth Loves Eco Chicks!
In case you missed it, on Friday, Al Gore (wait, who said he wasn’t cool?) announced a huge concert event that will happen this summer called Live Earth. Titled “Save Our Selves” (um, yeah!) multiple concerts will take place on all seven continents on July 7 (that’s a lucky number…
Levi's Eco
Levi’s Eco line has gotten lots of great mainstream press coverage (I won’t be happy until ALL their jeans are made from organic cotton, but as one of the world’s largest jeans sellers, this line is a solid step). I’m definitely into some of their new styles, especially this fantastic…
Jamaica's "Life and Debt"
If you want to feel pleased with yourself, your country, or your recent tropical vacation, don’t watch “Life and Debt,” Stephanie Black’s 2001 documentary about the relationship between the IMF and Jamaica. The film is antagonistic–it features lots of shots of overweight, drunk and dopey looking Americans–but the interviews with…
The money is greener on the other side
Last month Bill Gates’ investments came under investigation by a few LA Times reporters. The argument of the intensely thorough 8-page (yes, 8 pages!) article was this: Do Gates’ investments in companies like Exxon Mobile and Chevron Corp undermine the good deeds of the actual foundation? I recently asked Thomas…
Cupid's Shooting Some Green Arrows
I know you all wait until the last minute just like I do…..so here’s a list to help you out of the V-day crunch and still come up smelling like roses with your beau. Whatever your time schedule and budget, you should be able to do something special, even within…
