Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy!
According to the Chinese (who launched the olympic games at 8:08 on 08/08/08), all the babies born on that illustrious Friday were extra lucky. But we think this new bottle from Babylife makes newborns everywhere pretty darn charmed. Although my friend Gina Pell over at Splendora missed the lucky day, her baby girl, born on 08/11, has a Wee-Go to ensure her first sips are toxin-free. Created without use of bisphenol A, phthalates and PVC, the Wee-Go is made from glass surrounded by a silicone sleeve to protect from breakage. Available in a myriad of cool colors to add panache, the nipples are made from latex-free, food-grade silicon. The whole getup is completely recyclable, making these $18 built-to-last beauties the ultimate in cradle-to cradle.
Like most of my friends in college, seldom does an hour pass when I don’t check my Facebook page. Now my favorite pass-time has gotten a socially responsible face lift with the Causes application. Allowing users to start, join and donate to charitable causes. Environmental non-profits include the Sustainable Style Foundation, Global Green and Live Green. My personal fave is the viral Plant-A-Tree app, which allows me to give “trees” to my pals, translating into real planted foliage that absorbs CO2 and produces oxygen. If my buddies are any indication of the larger teen population, we think Facebook has hit on a killer way to engage young adults in socially responsible networking! See you online! Best, Omar
Whether you want to conserve green dollars or resources, guesstimating with a carbon calculator only goes so far. This eco-geek gadget from Blue Innovations will help you monitor your home’s electricity in real-time. Compact and elegant, this cool blue wireless display will gauge your power use with the simple push of a button. Just add rechargeable batteries to start saving. Program in local utility rates and you’ll get within 5% of actual usage. Estimated Cost: $135. Value to the planet? Priceless.
