The concept of WE ADD UP is pretty fresh.  Every shirt is printed by hand with a unique number.  The number that ends up on your shirt is your position in a sequential global count of people who are taking steps to do their part.  On the back of each shirt is a word or phrase that describes an action almost anyone can take to reduce their carbon footprint – such as, Unplug, Lights Off, Carpool, Hybrid, Bike, Buy Local, and 27 others.  Here’s a snapshot of all our choices:

Definitely diggin’ on Shower Together as well… I can see why that took the prize for #1 seller!… and hey, let’s be real for a second… it IS a great way to save a valuable resource!

Each hand printed T-shirt runs $25 and is made with 100% certified organic cotton under strict fair labor practices.  Groups get the hook up with discounted prices, so this could be a perfect fundraiser concept.  As of today, the tally for tees is over 14,300…  very cool!  What a great way to show the world that WE ADD UP!

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Other rockin’ features of the bag include:

• Original airplane seat belt clips
• Seat belt webbing
• Magazine pocket, business card holder. pen slots
• USA made
• Accommodates 15″ and smaller laptops
• Padded laptop compartment
• Clear window pocket for phone or iPod

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And if you didn’t scream past the photo above, you might have noticed a little splash of vintage slides scattered about…. five minutes of focused rummaging might produce a collection of your own, in which your Skylark can truly be personalized.  Run with the road trip theme and break out slides of awkward family portraits in front of Old Faithful, Mt. Rushmore and the like.

I’m not gonna lie, the Skylark is not the cheapest option out there, running $222 bucks… but you can’t expect the process of ripping apart old car seats to be easy though, eh?  As a consolation, the folks at Red Camper were nice enough to offer free S & H… that doesn’t hurt!

If you are interested in taking on the road of life, this is your bag… More info can be found HERE.

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A pretty stylin’ pair of kicks, eh?!?  I dig the industrial, rawish sort of vibe the Toemorrow puts off… there’s not a straight line or a clean stitch on the thing which actually highlights the innovative materials.

Let’s take a peak at some of these said materials:

• Pesticide-free hemp sneaker… natural, durable fabric
• Water resistant Rubbahyde made from organic cotton and all natural latex
• Water-based adhesives hold the shoe together, no petroleum
• Bamboo linings, moisture wicking and rapidly renewable
• Foot form inserts are made from post consumer recycled paper
• Sole is natural latex and crepe rubber

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Simple has been steering the ship of sustainable footwear for a while now… their stereotypical anti-stereotype brand offers ‘good shoes and big does of reality.’  They enforce strong guidelines of ethics for their supply chain, ensuring that every aspect of their shoes’ production is healthy, fair and environmentally friendly.  Do yourself a fave and check out their site for their entire product line.

To wind things down, here’s a snapshot of yours truly wearing the Toemorrow with pride in my apt… my foot looks happy, doesn’t it?

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photos from getsust.com

SUST has some solid green cred… they work exclusively with U.S.-based organic cotton farmers, ensuring that their money goes to peops who farm pesticide free.  They also produce their clothing in factories located in Northern California… the supply chain is regional which cuts down on the distance their garments travel, and that means one thing… small carbon footprint baby!

When you wear SUST, pants become optional.

Organic cotton is an incredibly important piece of the textile puzzle… a quarter of the world’s pesticides are used for traditional cotton production, which wreaks serious havoc on water and soil.  Also, not many people know that when a pesticide is used in cotton, it stays in the fiber of that cotton for the remainder of its life… so if you’re wearing non-organic cotton to your Bikram Yoga class where it’s 117 degrees and you’re sweating like wookie being waxed, chances are your body is absorbing some of those icky chemicals.  Spare yourself from this scenario and pick up some high stylin’ organic threadz from SUST.

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I rock one of these rings and get nothing but compliments when I’m out on the town…. they are quite affordable as well, running a mere $38.

How about a cuff that serves a dual purpose… not only does it look fly on the wrist, but it is formed around a take-out coffee cup so it doubles as a java jacket!  $68 HERE.

Dog tags can be a fresh look… check out Bentwood’s customizabe options HERE.

And for $56, you can complete the set with a custom belt buckle, available in walnut or benge HERE.

Word…. So there you have it… another way to show of your eco-savvyness with style.

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3form is a company that produces architectural panels to the trade.  They’ve created EcoResin, an environmentally-friendly material that is completely customizable.  The resin system is made from recycled material and doesn’t off-gas any chemicals…  I could easily write 50 straight posts on innovative case studies of various 3form applications.  As exciting as that sounds, I’m going to write just one today focusing on some smaller, more consumer-based products utilizing 3form.

Let’s start with 3form’s own line of bracelets, available HERE for a mere $20:

A nice little teaser into what the goods looks like.

3form is a lot like a sandwich… There’s always two slices of bread (outside layers of the ecoresin), but what’s on the inside is really what gives a sandwich (and 3form) its flavor.  The designers at 3form have done an incredible job utilizing various materials, from blades of grass, flowers, metallic textiles, wood veneers to vibrant solid colors.

Let’s take a gander at another application… the Haji Handbag:

Fellas, we know our dames love their arm candy… We have to give ‘em what they want right?  Might as well do it the Metro Hippie way… high style and eco-friendly!

…Tivi is a company that uses 3form quite effectively as well.  Check out this fly belt buckle made with Bear Grass:

They also do bracelets, but add brushed aluminum fittings for a more refined look.

I personally enjoy Tivi’s slogan: “Hot like your mom, tough like your dad.”  That says it all.

To come full circle, 3form produces a gorgeous display bowl in a product called Thatch.
It’s available HERE for $100.

That about covers it… really an incredible product that can be used in oh-so-many ways.  I’m sure I’ll do another posting in the future on its various applications in homes and buildings… Till then.

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The Sneaker is pretty cool I guess, but the Unswoosher rules all… This salty dog packs a mean punch with a 100% recycled tire sole.

So what’s the big deal with this Adbuster’s campaign anyway?… I’m not a huge activist or anti-corporation nut, but I do see their point.  Our experience on this planet has become a never ending slideshow of advertisements…. This is crazy, but the average American can name 1,000 commercial brands and only 10 plants!  Anyone else think this balance is a bit off?

Anyway, for those who like to ‘walk the walk’… these boots are made for walkin’, and that’s just what they’ll do.

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Pictured above is the Radiolaria neckace, made from silicon rubber to resemble a plant cell or honey comb.  It’s not your typical $900 custom piece of jewelry… oh no!  it’s available for $75 on Nervous’ online shop!

In all honesty, it would be near impossible for me to see someone wearing this and not instantly be their best friend!… Let’s take a peak at the matching Radiolaria bracelet… this priced at $55, and Radiolaria earrings, starting at $40.

Beautiful work!  It really represents that perfect balance of technology and nature.  Mix in a dash of high style and you have a near perfect storm!

Other patterns that tickle Nervous’ creative fancy are coral and dendrite crystals…. The image below shows another set of earrings, the Dendrite, that mimics both of these natural elements… and is $35.

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The green line of suits I’m referring to is called the ECOGIR collection.  It features the ECOGIR Organic, a suit comprised of 100% organic cotton, inner materials of bamboo, and buttons made from dried seeds of the Tagua palm tree… suweet!

Also represented is the ECOGIR Recycled, which happens to be made out of 30 recycled plastic bottles!  Who knew you could be so fashionable and environmentally friendly at the same time?!?  To check out these eco-friendly suits, click HERE.

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I have two styles of shirts… a scoop neck for the metro-hippettes (as modeled by the lovely Jaime above), and a unisex V-neck for both the fellas and the damsels.  You can also customize with the choice of two different colors… a burnt orangy-brown, or a fierce lookin’ aqua option.

The T’s are made from organic cotton and are ridiculously comfortable… They are also screen printed with a personal touch, using only water based inks.

They are currently available for $30 clams… and since I’m such a swell fella, shipping and handling is on me!  Look for the SHOP icon on the left toolbar to access the inventory.  Scroll through to find the one that’s meant for you!

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