Who would have thought, an edible contact lens, what a tasty alternative to throwing contact lenses in the trash. Aug. 20, 2008 -- Boiling a sleeping insect alive can make for a new generation of "green" optical devices, according to scientists at Tufts University. The new silk-based contact lenses are a nontoxic alternative to glass and … [Read more...]
American Express Open conducted a study of 600 retail small business owners and managers on Buying Local. The goal was to get impressions of whether or not there was a trend, did it actually exist and to understand the effect on their businesses. Of the retailers polled: 51 % said they believe there is indeed a growing “buy local” … [Read more...]
We thank MODO's ECO Collection for sponsoring our recent promotion and especially thank those of you who contributed your comments on how you are greening your life and work. Each comment was an inspiration to all of us on how little effort it can take to Green and Save. It was interesting to see how others' efforts can inspire us, several … [Read more...]
Our own Errin Morgan who writes for Eyecare Business, wrote a book Called Picture Yourself Going Green: Step-by-Step Instruction for Living a Budget-Conscious, Earth-Friendly Lifestyle in Eight Weeks or Less. It is available on Amazon from $9.00 Picture Yourself Going Green: Step-by-Step Instruction for Living a Budget-Conscious, … [Read more...]
This is very cool and not only that it it free, even if you have kicked the plastic habit, most (like 70%) of plastic bottles are thrown away in the trash. … [Read more...]
One of my favorite YouTube sites is Threadbangers. Every week they post a reuse and remake fashion show. I love this one with bottle caps. By The way, this is a new category of fashion accessories called Trashion. Making Trash into Fashion … [Read more...]
If you live in California, we are on water rationing still and our water bill has been going up. (9% ). Even if you are renting, those water hikes will show up in your next rent increase. Just because you are not footing the water bill at the office is no reason why to run the tap. Did you know the average household of 4 can save 40 gallons of … [Read more...]
It is kind of amazing how many people despite our recession go out to eat, especially for lunch. People that go out to lunch have every excuse as to why they do, I don't have time to prepare, I don't cook, no place to eat.... Even more amazing how 'broke' these people are, yet a simple thing like taking your lunch to work saves big money. Eye … [Read more...]
Since I did the post on Brown Bagging it- if you do take out Chinese Food, think reuse and make some Chinese Lanterns. Even if you do take out, ask for less packaging, always re-use if possible and recycle. … [Read more...]
When The McGee Group told me they signed Russell Simmon's Argyleculture brand for Eyewear, I can't tell you how excited I was. Russell Simmons happens to be one of my heros for many reasons: He is an activist, a vegan due to environmental and animal rights concerns, really into yoga and gives back considerably. USA Today named Russell … [Read more...]
Urban Spectacles in Chicago, is probably one of the most creative eyewear designers. He is known for his wood eyewear, but has also created Eco-Friendly eyewear from vinyl records, bicycle parts, aluminum, But here he is reusing beer bottles to design custom eyewear. Of course this is not something that you would really want to sell (think lawsuit) … [Read more...]
Master optiboarder, (OptiBoard_ Jerry Huang came up this these flat eyeglasses which he made from coke cans. ‘The backing support sheet to laminate the coke aluminum can is made of “TAC” plastic, the same material that is used to make polarized lenses. I only obtained 2 scrap strips from the manufacturer for the purpose of testing … [Read more...]
By now, we all know that vintage eyewear is hot, but what a cool way to re-purpose and re-think old eyewear sitting around and gathering dust. Moo Piyasombatkul's new launch of Baroque Eyes, has taken a step forward and added a touch of baroque porcelain making an old look new. Source Trend de la Creme … [Read more...]
This eyewear is actually from MetroCards (NYC) A Fun site for those who want to recycle MetroCards or any other type of plastic is MetroMan who had created unusual crafts from recycled MetroCards. You can apply the same concept to other plastic cards. … [Read more...]
Disposable coffee cups cost cost everyone money. Whether it is an outright cost of supplies, taxpayer cost of trash and litter, cleaning up toxic ingredients in our waste streams or landfill space. Not one person is immune personally or corporately to the cost of disposable coffee cups. MODO Eyewear is taking a stand on disposable coffee … [Read more...]
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