SHFT
Curating the Culture of Todays Environment

Nick Cave's Soundsuits

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Chicago artist discusses body of work made from found, recycled, and natural materials.

    • The Misinformation Highway

    Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Lance Steagall on the need to put climate change misinformation—in all of its forms—on ice.

    • Beautiful Bogeyman

    Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • In this week's Ars Natura column, we check in on Chicago artist Nick Cave and his wonderfully freakish Soundsuits.

    • Memoryhouse "Bonfire"

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Mesmerizing unofficial video by Jamie Harley.

    • Cloud Lamps

    Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Handmade recycled paper lamps by London designer Yu Jordy Fu.

    • Q Speakers

    Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Sustainable stereo system handcrafted in New Zealand.

    • Green Music Group (GMG) Launches

    Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Guster, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, and The Roots help launch GMG and talk to SHFT

    • LOGORAMA: Brand Apocalypse

    Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Karl Burkart on the Oscar winner for best animated short, LOGORAMA from France

    • Bedol Water Powered Clock

    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Compact timekeeper runs on...tap water?

    • Zendome

    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Bucky Fuller inspired geodesic domes from Berlin.

    • Rise Above Plastics

    Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Animated short for worthy Surfrider Foundation initiative.

    • Noon Solar Elston Bag

    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Sustainable leather shoulder bag with solar powered battery pack to charge your gadgets.

    • Underwater Sculpture

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Submarine art piece promotes protection of threatened ecosystem.

    • Mypressi Twist Espresso Maker

    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Handheld, portable espresso maker pours a perfect cup every time - with no external power!

    • Keeping Up With the Jones

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • NAACP award offers partial vindication for former green jobs czar.

    • The Truth About Climate Change

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Legendary naturalist Richard Attenborough explains what convinced him about climate change.

    • Egg and Yolk Wooden Robot

    Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Handmade from recycled wood.

    • Phenomenal Handclap Band "Baby"

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • A trip to a cabin in the woods takes a decidedly evil turn.

    • 10 Best Songs About Bicycles

    Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • A mixtape honoring our favorite form of transport.

    • Esque Studio Decanter

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Handmade recycled glass design

    • Bowerbirds "Northern Lights"

    Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Minnesotan lakes and forests provide the perfect backdrop for duo's earthy folk-pop.

    • Clearing the Air at American Ports

    Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • The New York Times reports on the battle to bar high-emission trucks at ports.

    • Ratzer Tracks Plaid Blanket

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Seriously green blanket making by Tina Ratzer in Denmark.

    • Caribou "Odessa"

    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Winter landscapes, goats, and girls with bloody faces. Nope, it's not a death metal video.

    • Ride, Rise, Roar

    Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • New David Byrne doc to debut at SXSW in March.

    • Klean Kanteen by SHFT & Shepard Fairey's Studio Number One

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • FILL. DRINK. REPEAT.

    • What is the Plastiki?

    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Oh, nothing major, just a 60 FOOT CATAMARAN made from reclaimed plastic bottles.

    • Greener Gadgets Winners Announced

    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • First place goes to local food-promoting smartphone app.

    • The Honey Brothers

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SHFT's first original series about greening the music industry.

    • Garden in a Bag

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Home gardening made ridiculously easy.

    • When Sea Levels Attack

    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Visualizing the effects of rising sea levels.

    • Ctrl Alt Delete Pillows

    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Reboot your living room with this set of pillows, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

    • A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything

    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Pretty much the best high-school art project ever.

    • Nada Bike

    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Worthy venture rides for a bold goal - getting one million people out of cars and onto bikes.

    • Jimi Wallet

    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • The wallet for people who hate wallets.

    • The Middle East "Blood"

    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Get ready for goosebumps.

    • Crisis Mismanagement

    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Beleagured Toyota president faces the music...sort of.

    • PlanOn Printstik

    Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Ink-free portable printer.

    • Atlantic Garbage Patch Discovered

    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Study finds area of the North Atlantic Ocean where plastic debris accumulates.

    • Juniper Ridge Coastal Sage Soap

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Sales of Juniper Ridge's wildcrafted, organic goods help protect western wilderness.

    • Reason To Believe

    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • In the wake of Copenhagen's failure—and the resignation of the UN climate change chief—a bipartisan Senate bill offers a glimmer of legislative hope.

    • Vers Bamboo iPhone Case

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Handcrafted hardwood phone slip - beautiful, tough, and sustainable.

    • Harvest by Hiroshi

    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Skate and Destroy Exhibition at Plsmis gallery, Tokyo.

    • Stanley Thermos

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • The original.

    • The Long Barn Studio, UK

    Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Green office eye candy by Nicolas Tye Architects.

    • Weaver's Coffee Organic Blend

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • 100% Certified Organic, Fair Trade coffee crafted from a rich blend of high-altitude beans.

    • Loan Guarantee Confirmed for Solar Power Plant

    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • But wildlife conservation groups oppose the project, the New York Times reports.

    • Wappa Cedar Sake Bottle

    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • A modern expression of a 400 year-old craft.

    • Animal Collective "Brother Sport"

    Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Brooklyn avant-pop trio continues its streak of mind-melting music videos.

    • America’s “Carnival of Food”

    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Katie Couric tackles everything from portion size to GMOs in latest webisode.

    • Timberland Earthkeeper Yele Haiti Boot

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Sales support Wyclef Jean's Haitian charity.

    • Yeasayer "Wait For The Summer"

    Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • New York's Mixtape Club animation studio take us on a surreal apple adventure in CGI and stop motion.

    • Mercedes-Benz F800 Style

    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Boldly designed concept sedan goes green.

    • Hymini Wind Charger

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Green power in your hand.

    • Green Police

    Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Audi Super Bowl ad takes greening mainstream.

    • The Bloom Box

    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • A clean energy breakthrough?

    • La Amarilla de Ronda (LA) Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils

    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Philippe Starck and Michel Rolland make sustainable olive oil together

    • David Byrne's Bike Racks

    Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Renowned artist/environmentalist has some fun with bike rack design in New York City.

    • Solar Power From Space?

    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Japanese government plans to capture solar energy in space and send it to Earth via laser or microwave by 2030.

    • Small Industrial Felt Bowl

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Lovely, simple household object made from industrial felt scraps

    • The Ice Woman Cometh

    Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • From melting ice caps to volcanic hot springs, Roni Horn's art is inspired by Iceland's shifting landscape.

    • Woolly Pocket

    Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • DIY vertical gardening system made from recycled plastic water bottles in the USA.

    • Earth From Above

    Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Hauntingly beautiful aerial photography by David Maisel.

    • The Lovely Sparrows "Year Of The Dog"

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Paper stop motion music video by SHFT fave Eric Power.

    • Uhuru Metal Stoolen

    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Scrap metal stools handbuilt in Brooklyn, NY.

    • Backyard Aquaponics

    Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • NYT article covers the growing trend in the hyroponics meets aquaculture method of sustainable agriculture.

    • Timbur Rattle

    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Maple Purpleheart

    • Zeus "Marching Through Your Head"

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Amazing stop motion video directed by Alan Poon and Adam Makarenko.

    • iPhone Apps Hush Anti-Climate Changers

    Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Use these four apps to sort out conservative climate change-doubters.

    • Alter Eco: Arbor Skateboards

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Bamboo, non-toxic skateboards in a segment of ALTER ECO.

    • Ryan Frank Cork Sleeves

    Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Is cork the new bamboo?

    • The Nuclear Question

    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Leading energy thinkers debate government financial support for nuclear power.

    • Mr. Fizz Senior Seltzer Bottle

    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Make your own sparkling water.

    • Birds on Guitar

    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Aviary sound installation by Celeste Boursier-Mougenot

    • Strange Worlds

    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Meticulously detailed model landscapes by Matthew Albanese.

    • Bee Raw Honey

    Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Four fruit flowers and one ancient artisanal tradition celebrated in one delicious product.

    • This Is Our Moment

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Celeb-packed PSA for NRDC Action Fund urging voters to act now in support of clean energy bill.

    • Clearwater

    Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Hudson Valley sloop flies the flag for clean waterways.

    • English Retread Bentley Messenger Bag

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Recycled tires you wear on your shoulder.

    • Gary Hirshberg, CE-YO, Stonyfield Farm

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • And now, a word from our sponsor.

    • A Convenient Untruth

    Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Conservatives affirm their ignorance of science with their reactions to last week's "Snowpocalypse".

    • Environment Furniture Beam Dining Table

    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Bring the ceiling to the ground.

    • Grizzly Bear "Ready, Able"

    Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Weird and wonderful claymation forest fantasy by Allison Schulnik.

    • A Sustainable Olympic Village

    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • In Vancouver, the Athlete's Village shoots for LEED Gold...and beyond.

    • Atomic Birdhouse

    Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Hand made birdhouses and bird feeders.

    • Jet Fuel from Algae Turning into Reality

    Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Algae-powered jets for everyone!

    • One Belongs

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • A SHFT original animated short from Liz Klein.

    • Griffin AirCurve

    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Acoustic Amplifier for your iPhone.

    • Green Noise

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Neato device converts aircraft sounds into electricity.

    • SHFT Green to Blue

    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Gripping eco-drama in stop motion by SHFT's Liz Klein.

    • FunkinFunction Longboards

    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Made from scrap in Brooklyn by Daniel Moyer.

    • Going for Olympic Green

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki offers his take on the greenness of the games.

    • Carbon Footprint

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • A SHFT original animation by Liz Klein

    • Modknobs

    Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Hockey puck doorknobs score one for the home team.

    • Chocolate with a Conscience

    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • This Valentine's, give the gift of a guilt-free gorge.

    • Ikea Sunnan Solar Desk Lamp

    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • UNICEF receives one SUNNAN solar-powered lamp for every one sold in IKEA stores worldwide.

    • Ragapella "Microrhyzae"

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Analog stop motion animation by Eric Power

    • The Environment of the Unconscious

    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota contemplates the connectedness of things...visible and not.

    • Rustic Bakery Rosemary and Olive Oil Flatbread

    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • organic rosemary flatbread

    • Collapsible Shipping Containers

    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Cargoshell aims to revolutionize global shipping.

    • Powermat Portable Mat

    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Travel-friendly wireless charging device.

    • Mining For Algae

    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Researchers in Missouri aim to grow algae for biofuel in abandoned mines.

    • Environment by Heather Heron Surf Bag

    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Reclaimed military fabric board bag.

    • Top 7 Climate Stamps

    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Karl Burkart rates his favorite designs from last year's climate stamp collection.

    • The Voodoo Doll, Comet Skateboards

    Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • One of the first sustainably designed skateboards on the market

    • Magic Mushrooms

    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • "Mycotecture" exploits the green building potential of mycelium—the sturdy network of fibers that connect mushrooms underground.

    • NYC's High Line

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Urban design at its best. A public space, elevated.

    • Opportunity Knocks

    Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Clean energy is not just an environmental imperative—it's an economic opportunity. But which nation will lead the way?

    • Save The Gorilla

    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Animation by Ingo Walde

    • Regen ReNu Solar Charger

    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Power your life with sunlight.

    • Wind Could Power 20% of Eastern Grid

    Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Government report says wind power could meet 20% of electricity needs of the Eastern U.S.

    • Novothink Surge iPhone Charger

    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Here comes the sun-powered smartphone charger.

    • The Unchained Goddess

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Short clip from 1958 education doc warns of dangers of global warming.

    • Smog Carried From Asia to Western U.S., Study Says

    Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Experts say Asian smog accounts for 29% increase in baseline ozone since 1984.

    • ARS NATURA: Climate Swan Song

    Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Karl Burkart finds the climate change symbolism in a grotesque installation by young Estonian artist.

    • Areaware Folding Bike

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Unfold and ride.

    • Graypants Recycled Scrap Lights - Disc

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Gorgeous reuse and brilliant design.

    • TV on the Radio "Me-I"

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Animated excellence co-directed by Daniel Garcia and Mixtape Club.

    • U.S. Cities Take Bike Sharing for a Ride

    Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Denver, Minneaopolis and Boston set to launch bike share programs in 2010.

    • Salomon Sick Stick Snowboard

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Freestyle powder board features bamboo core.

    • Wired Store Opening

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SHFT co-founders Adrian and Peter at the WIRED store last year.

    • Gas Station Rankings

    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Research helps consumers choose the best (or least bad) gas stations based on environmental and human rights records.

    • PACT Organic Underwear

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Organic cotton underwear.

    • Box Animation

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR

    • Moving on the Dirty Air Act

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Lisa Murkowski's effort to prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases betrays her ties to the oil lobby.

    • Factory 20 Vintage Work Bench

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Wonderfully weathered carpenters bench.

    • Whale War Collision

    Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Anti-whaling speedboat destroyed in collision with whaling vessel.

    • Catch Me If You Can

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • New rules of the sea mean new recipes on the plate.

    • Solar Stepping Stones

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Step into the light

    • Hey La La Art Of Toys

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Fantastical short by Eric Power

    • Countries Get Eco Report Cards

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Biannual Environmental Performance Index unveiled at the World Economic Forum.

    • Anna Gram Citrus Clock

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • 7th grade science fair project meets mod design.

    • Sweetgrass Trailer

    Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Ode to the West's bygone days is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between man, animal and land.

    • E-Waste in Ghana

    Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Eye-opening photo series by Andrew McConnell.

    • TCHO Dark Chocolate

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Ridiculous deliciousness.

    • Made by Hand

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Community Shop opens its doors at the ACE Hotel in Palm Springs.

    • Little Sapling Toys Stacking Blocks

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Safe little sculptures for the grommets.

    • Federal Building Gets Green Overhaul

    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • In Portland, a federal green building project takes shape.

    • Loomstate T-shirt

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Wear the power of wind on your chest.

    • Zisha Coffee Set

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Sustainable design collaboration between JIA (China) and Gearlab (Taiwan) .

    • Maple XO Skateboard Bangles

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Multicolored bracelets made from recycled skate decks.

    • Greedy Boy

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Animated video by Kim Young Ha about a boy who can't stop himself from consuming.

    • Obama Announces Government Emissions Targets

    Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • The largest consumer of energy in the US aims for 28% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.

    • Aquila Lamp

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Solar powered pole lamp.

    • MAKE TV: Kinetic Wave Sculptures

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Reuben Margolin’s kinetic art.

    • Is There an Ecological Unconscious?

    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Exploring the connections between the environment and the human psyche.

    • PACT Organic Underwear

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Organic cotton underwear.

    • Driftwood

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Winter animated short by Eric Power

    • Local Plate

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Smart, well-designed dinner ware reminds us to eat local.

    • Sort of Coal

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Pure and simple.

    • The Cove Trailer

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Heartwrenching film exposes annual slaughter of dolphins in a secret Japanese cove.

    • Dexim Solar iPhone Charger

    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Talk and play vids sustainably for 8 hours.

    • Teatulia Signature Tea Sampler

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Teatulia, take me away.

    • Turtle: The Incredible Journey

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • One Loggerhead Turtle’s extraordinary odyssey.

    • Paving the Future

    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Pedestrians pave the way for green energy.

    • Boylan Pop Tumblers by Green Glass Co.

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Don’t feel guilty about your next cream soda

    • Brower Youth Awards - Adarsha Shivakumar

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Adarsha Shivakumar a remarkable game-changer already

    • State of the Union: Obama's Green Report Card

    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Environmental leaders weigh in on Obama's first year in office.

    • Graypants Recycled Scrap Lights - Hive

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Gorgeous reuse and brilliant design.

    • Epuron spot

    Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Classic wind energy viral is like a silent movie with sound.

    • Questioning the Purity of Organic Cotton

    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • H&M concedes that GM cotton could have slipped into its organic lines.

    • Graypants Recycled Scrap Lights - Bell

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Gorgeous reuse and brilliant design.

    • Post Grad Organic Farming

    Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • College grads taking internships on organic farms.

    • Scouts Unveil Eco Cabin

    Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Converted shipping container provides sustainable shelter for Boy Scouts at Catalina Island campground.

    • Painting With Video

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SWEATSHOPPE's video grafitti stretches the boundaries of the artform.

    • Are Apple Gadgets Going Solar?

    Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Three new patents filed by Apple indicate the company is getting into the clean energy business.

    • “The Boy who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Most inspiring story of the year.

    • Truck Farm

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Teaching an old Dodge new tricks.

    • Green-Tune Your Ride

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Green Garage will make your car gentler on the environment. And easier on your wallet.

    • iGO Power Smart Tower

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Smart power for your plug-ins

    • Eco-logical Art

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Billboard Vinyl Finds New Life as Public Art.

    • ARS NATURA: Adam Wolpert

    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • New abstract paintings by California artist/environmentalist capture power and mystery of natural world.

    • Boskke Hanging planter

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • An upside-down planter that actually works.

    • The Apparitions "God Monkey Robot"

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Animated collage madness from director Rob Shaw.

    • Mexican Megacrystals Shaped by Climate Change

    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Ancient climate swings responsible for creation of massive gypsum megacrystals in caves near Chihuahua, Mexico.

    • Sigur Ros "Gobbledigook"

    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Directed by Arni & Kinski, inspired by and in collaboration with Ryan McGinley

    • Matt and Nat Kenner Bag

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Made from 47 recycled bottles.

    • Edible Schoolyard Planned in Brooklyn

    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • School adds weeding to reading and writing.

    • Sonic Fabric Ties

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Giving mixtapes a second life.

    • H2Oil Animation Sequence

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Cool short digs into the oil sands.

    • How to Help Haiti

    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Show your support for a country in crisis.

    • My Emissions Exchange

    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Online carbon trading community pays users cash for cutting emissions.

    • VeeV Antioxidant Cocktail

    Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SHFT Lessons in Cooking Part I. Local & organic with Anna Getty & Brendan Hines

    • Matchstick Garden

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • A pocket-sized garden to be.

    • Prosciutto Wrapped Figs

    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SHFT Lessons in organic appetizers

    • Doug Aitken 'Migration'

    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Outdoor film installation captures wild animals in the unlikeliest of settings – motel rooms.

    • Dyson Air Multiplier Fan

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • No blades and 15 times more air.

    • Gorgonzola Grape Toast

    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • SHFT Lessons in organic appetizers

    • Exxon Valdez Oil Persists

    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Study finds large quantities of oil spilled during the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster still persists beneath gravel beaches in the region.

    • Cal Earth Vision

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Superadobe houses address the shelter needs of world’s poorest people.

    • New Balance 070 Eco Shoes

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Top to bottom sustainable peds.

    • Slow Your Roll

    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • The GOOD (and ReadyMade) Guide to Slowing Down.

    • Forestbound Carryall Bag

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Turn of the century apple harvesting sack turned tote bag.

    • Unchopping A Tree

    Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Powerful and beautiful video piece by Maya Lin debuted in Copenhagen.

    • Hungry in America

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Production starts on important doc investigating the American hunger problem.

    • Tom Fun Orchestra "Bottom of the River"

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Beautiful gloom from Trunk Animation Studio

    • Vanguard Bikes

    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • Singapore design company releases 2010 collection of (extremely) limited edition bikes.

    • Veja Volley Sneakers

    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - shop
  • Designed in Paris, made fair trade in Brazil.

    • Obama Hails Historic Deal

    Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 - watch
  • Too little too late?

    • ARS NATURA: Flight of Fancy

    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 - read
  • British artist explores the fluidity of an unusual medium – feathers.

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