The locavore/organic food movement is alive and well in Austin, TX, and Johnson's Backyard Garden is right in the middle of it. Located in East Austin, the Johnson garden has been producing organic veggies since 2004. Today, the city farm stays active supplying local eateries, selling at local farmers' markets, and packing CSA boxes for hungry locals with an interest in fresh, local, organic......read more
Using multiple roast levels to achieve its robust body, Weaver’s Organic Blend boasts bright flavor notes, and a natural, sweet chocolate, and caramel finish. The 100% organic, fair trade-certified beans roasted in San Rafael, California. Named "Best Organic Coffee" on the NBC TODAY Show, Weaver's Organic Blend is the new standard in handcrafted artisan coffee. If you're a coffee lover, you......read more
PACT is an apparel company offering design-driven, sustainably manufactured, premium organic cotton underwear connected to powerful social and environmental causes. 10% of every sale goes to support these causes. Designed in collaboration with Yves Behar and fuseproject, PACT underwear is made of responsibly grown and manufactured organic cotton and shipped to customers in zero-waste packaging,......read more
PACT is an apparel company offering design-driven, sustainably manufactured, premium organic cotton underwear connected to powerful social and environmental causes. 10% of every sale goes to support these causes. Designed in collaboration with Yves Behar and fuseproject, PACT underwear is made of responsibly grown and manufactured organic cotton and shipped to customers in zero-waste packaging,......read more
Zen&Bunni make each raw and organic chocolate bar the ancient way. They use pure, raw, unroasted cacao without any dairy, refined sugars, or artificial flavors. A simple synergy of raw ingredients: cacao, coconut oil, agave, wild honey, and salt. Try their sea salt bar!...read more
"Sandworm," a new environmental work from Finnish artist/architect Marco Casagrande, combines land art and architecture in all the best ways. Constructed entirely of sand and willow branches, the massive installation winds through the dunes of Belgium's Wenduine coastline like a friendlier version of the Tremors beast. From ArchDaily: Casagrande worked hard with his team of young......read more
Generating fresh organic produce for the table isn't the only reason for gardening. In fact, the latest rage in growing isn't food-related at all. Trend Central points to the booming number of planters that are cultivating ingredients for all-natural dyes. In Brooklyn, a new CSA project from Sewing Seeds -- a Textile Arts Center initiative promoting the use of natural......read more
At SHFT we believe that the problems of climate change call out for market driven solutions. And that we, as consumers, are empowered to drive the change. The truth is we vote with our dollars every day when we purchase things. As Gary Hirshberg has said, We are at the top of the pyramid, not the bottom. When consumers talk, businesses listen”. And we must recognize that power. The cultural......read more
The good folks at Preserve make well-designed, useful daily products from recycled #5 plastic. Under a partnership with Stonyfield Farm, Preserve collects used cups and scrap plastic from the eco-minded yogurt company, then turns them into great products like this Preserve Triple Razor. With an ergonomic handle that effortlessly navigates curves and contours, the Triple Razor ensures a smooth......read more