April 7th, 2010 by Alina
Now that the baseball season is here, you gotta have the look. But are there eco-friendly options for watching the game in style and supporting your favorite team? You better believe it. Just take a gander at this sustainable fan gear!
The Nike Cooperstown Track Jacket is perfect for chilly, early season games. The full zip provides ventilation when the heat is on, and the hidden mp3 player pocket allows for tunes anywhere. This 100% recycled polyester jacket is lightweight and has a super comfortable rib-knit waist, collar and cuffs. You can find a similarly sustainable treat in Nike’s Ladies Outta the Park Jacket. Keep reading →
March 31st, 2010 by Alina
The wait is almost over. The start of baseball season is just days away! It is encouraging to see that teams all around the country have been stepping up the plate and working to implement more environmentally friendly strategies into their stadiums and operations. Keep reading →
March 24th, 2010 by Alina
You may have noticed that many companies now, are coming out with a Baseball Bat made from Bamboo. And I think that they might be catching on to something. First and foremost, Bamboo is an incredibly renewable resource. In fact, bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world, shooting up as much as 1 meter a day; 1/3 faster than the fastest growing tree. Aside from it’s environmentally friendly sustainability, bamboo has some other surprising properties that actually make it an ideal material for baseball bats. Keep reading →
June 19th, 2009 by Jace
This Father’s Day, why not give dad an extra special gift he is sure to love that is environmentally friendly too? Dad’s friends and coworkers will be “green” with envy when they spot his quality made, handcrafted Father’s Day gift. Perfect for that hard-to-buy for father or for the man who has everything, dear old dad is sure to cherish these unique eco-friendly cufflinks for many years to come.
The good folks at eco-artware have assembled a collection of brilliant reused materials that not only make for great style, but also for great conversation. Their collection includes links made from:
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The Radar Pitching Trainer (RPT) is a sophisticated high-tech upgrade to the old-school throwback we all had in our backyards as kids. After all, baseball stats and other training techniques have gone scientific so why not drag the throwback into the 21st century.
The trainer calculates pitch speed, keeps track of pitch-count, strikeouts and walks, and is made for both baseball and softball pitchers. Ball speed is calculated by the Radar Pitching Trainer’s sonic radar, while other stats are calculated by proprietary software in an “electronic umpire” – so it’s a bit like John Hirschbeck and Hal from 2001 had a baby that sits in a removable plastic box that’s attached to the back of the trainer’s steel frame. Thankfully, there’s no creepy voice or attitude with the RPT. Keep reading →
