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It's official: Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to get grilling. For those of you that are lucky enough to have a backyard, BBQing is easy -- walk out the back door, light up the grill, and and go to town. But for the rest of us plebs, we have to head to parks and other public spaces for covert picnics. And that requires a portable grill. With the Cityboy Picnic Grill,......read more
These colorful lace-up womens sneakers from SUNO hit on all of our favorite notes. With recycled rubber soles and vintage textile uppers, they have the sustainable design side covered. They also generate employment for textile workers in Kenya, so there's a good social development angle too. And at $65, the price is nice for summer kicks. Finally, 15 percent of the proceeds from your purchase......read more
From wood watches to skate deck rings, wooden accessories are definitely where it's at right now. Now, a California-based wooden eyewear company is bringing the trend to your face. With a keen eye for sustainable materials and production techniques, Woodzee designs and develops high quaility, handcrafted sunglasses in a couple of classic styles. These Woodzee Cardiffs, made of rapidly......read more
From their backwoods headquarters in Eagle, Idaho, family-run Proof makes wooden specs with a focus on sustainable materials and production methods. The Ontario, Proof's wooden interpretation of the classic wayfarer, is handcrafted from recycled, 5-ply skateboard decks. The Canadian maple construction results in a durable frame, each hand polished and coated with a water/sweat protective seal.......read more
Aussie design duo Hollie & Harrie answer the call for stylish, airy sun protection with their brightly colored Sombrilla. Offered in three colors — Morrocan Blue, Beach Yellow and French Stripe — the Sombrilla is big enough to shade the whole family. "With five very active children between us, we adore the beach and outdoors but dread the sunburn," they say on their......read more
From Vancouver's Old Faithful Shop comes Staples & Sundries, a line of natural soaps informed by the history and environment of Western Canada, with vintage-feeling packaging was designed by Ptarmak design house in Austin, TX. With a fresh and lively scent, the Alberta Wild Rose soap pays homage to the wildflower that blankets much of the province through the summer. Other curiously named......read more
Spinning sun and wind into wattage, Ikea's newly released Solvinden (Swedish for "sun-wind") Pendant Lamps provide a smart and sustainable source of illumination for the home. Solar-powered lamps are nothing new, but Solvinden spins in the slightest breeze, generating enough battery juice to keep it charged for up to 12 hours. The whimsical design comes standard......read more
Keep it bright after nightfall with these solar-powered miniature lanterns from Soji. The set of 10 nylon LED lamps harness the energy of the sun to emit a warm and punchy glow. With 33 feet of wire, they can be strung over branches and terraces to transform your outdoor space into an enchanted garden. Just place the lamps outside in direct sunlight and you get four to six hours......read more
We love us some succulents. The fat little plants thrive with only a little moisture and barely any maintenance. Our friends at the sustainable gardening outfit Big Red Sun create succulent arrangements that are nothing short of magical. They're the perfect gift for livening up a friend's space. ...read more
Sustainable gardening and landscaping outfit Big Red Sun create signature green spaces that are nothing short of magical. But they're more than just gardeners. It's all in the name, as founders Selena Souders and Dylan Robertson explain: "The name is inspired by Lucinda Williams's song 'Big Red Sun Blues.' We like it because we do everything under the sun—not just landscaping but also......read more
