The Alternative Consumer
Blog URL http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/
Located New York, New York USA
Tags environment, alternative, alternative energy, green, eco-friendly, environmental blog, eco news, global warming, green lifestyle
The Alternative Consumer provides green product reviews, news and info to the next wave of smart consumers…earth-friendly individuals who want to integrate more “green” into their buying decisions.
Latest Blog Posts
- turkey day green news on Nov 26, 2009 in Eco News thanksgiving news
Reduce your carbon footprint AND avoid seeing Uncle Billy – a win-win. Tight Economy Forces Some to Stay Home for Thanksgiving – yahoo! news Save these guys some stuffing…Thanksgiving Last Full Day in Space For Shuttle – myway...
- lessons in organic farming – Stateline Farm Beginnings Classes 2 & 3 on Nov 25, 2009 in Food Gardening Green Tips organic farming
This the third post in Theresa Gould’s series on her organic farming experience in the Stateline Farm Beginnings program. Each class we attend continues to help and guide us through the process of thinking of our farm as a business. From str...
- bottled water: the enemy on Nov 25, 2009 in Drinks Eco News Food Green Tips bottled water bottled water free reusable water bottle Water
You know bottled water is bad, but are you doing enough to stop it? Bottled water isn’t a new gripe of the environmental movement. Most of you probably don’t buy bottled water (and if you do, stop!) but what do you do when your kid’s school o...
- recycled yarn laptop cover on Nov 25, 2009 in Cool Design Gifts Green Gadgets Office ecofriendly laptop cover
Ever feel like your computer and all its plastic peripherals are taking you further and further away from the world of natural fibers and tactile reality? Here’s a nice way to snugly package and protect your 15-inch laptop – providing a...
- bookBags – a different take on book bags on Nov 25, 2009 in Bags Books Fashion bookbags eco fashion recycled books Upcycled
At the crossroads of law books and recycling, you’ll find the genesis of bookBags. Founded by law librarian Kathy Kelly, bookBags are handcrafted by upcycling beautiful leather book covers — giving outdated reference books a second life.
- Tilter – recycled cork chair on Nov 25, 2009 in Design Home Decor cork chair
The Tilter Chair, from the innovative cork designer team at DMFD, is constructed from recycled waste cork. The simple, geometrically shaped seat’s backrest features relief cuts that allow the chair to tilt and spring, providing enhanced suppo...
- a chunky bunch of green news on Nov 24, 2009 in Eco News eco news environmental news green news
Climate Change Fears Spark ‘New Nuclear Age’ – msnbc/wash. post I forgot what I was saying…Clearing Out the Brain’s In-Box – livescience But will we deliver? EU Welcomes U.S. Pledge to Set Emissions Target –...
