I seem to have a difficult time finding my center and breathing deep when I am worrying about inhaling toxic chemicals from my PVC mat, or worrying about where I can find a public recycling bin to toss my plastic water bottle. Check out this sustainable yoga gear to help you clear your mind and the air.

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The beach is a great place to relax with friends and family, in addition to supplying a hefty dose of the beautiful outdoors. So being the outdoors type you are, while you flock to the beach this summer, why not emphasize your sustainable side a little more with a few of our top picks for eco-chic beach gear? That’s right, whoever said being green was all about granola and hemp bracelets should check their attitude at the door.

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How about a little Red, White, Blue, and Green? This 4th of July get outside and celebrate with an eco-friendly lawn game! This holiday is a perfect time to reflect on our great country, and make decisions that will help keep it that way. So, turn off the lights, turn off your air conditioner and enjoy some fresh air and good company while being truly patriotic.

For a casual game of toss or a sporting challenge try these earth-loving discs. The Wham-O Re-Flyer is made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic. This Frisbee is perfectly balanced and approved by the Ultimate Players Association. Plus, these discs are made in the USA and packaged with recycled cardboard. For your softer side, the Pocket Disc is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, as a Frisbee or pretty much anything else (hot pad, fly swatter, dog toy, cool hat). This floppy friend is made from 100% cotton and is a fair trade product that supports Mayan Indian weavers. Fold it up and take it anywhere! Keep reading →

This Father’s Day buy a green gift that correctly reflects your type of Dad. You know, a sweet I wish I thought of that gift that is also sustainable, organic, recycled or fair. Yes, an eco friendly gift your Father/Grand Dad/Pops/Etc. will actually dig.

Here is our uber green, pretty cool if I don’t say so myself, Father’s Day gift buying guide:

For the Outdoorsy Dad

SE 2.0 Portable Water Filtration Bottle ($34.95, BuyGreen), Filtered Water Bottle ($9.95, Bobble)

A water bottle with built in filtration – not only replacing plastic bottles but also ensuring you drink the highest quality water. For the SE 2.0 Portable Water Filtration Bottle (left) each Sovereign Earth water filter produces over 100 gallons of pure water – 99.99% pure, removing contaminants like chlorine, agricultural and industrial pollutants heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals. Bobble (right) has a carbon-based filter that removes organic contaminates from regular municipal tap water and meets or exceeds NSF International Standard 42 for chlorine, taste and odor reduction. This filter you have to change every 2 months or after 40 gallons.

Solar Hybrid Flashlight ($19.95, BuyGreen)

An innovative solar flashlight, the Solar Hybrid Flashlight generates renewable power from sun or room light. An 8-hour charge in sunlight or room light will provide up to 16 hours of continuous light, and it can be charged over and over again. It also holds a single charge for over 3 years and comes fully charged. Keep reading →

National Bike to Work Day will be upon us this Friday, May 21st.  Make sure that you are ready to roll with help from these 10 awesome eco-friendly bike accessories!

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May is National Bike Month, and the perfect time to get back into cycle commuting or to start for the very first time. Whether you are keeping your car in the garage for the trip to work or an errand to the store, the benefits are realized by your wallet, your body and the earth. Surprisingly, replacing one or both of these voyages with a bike ride is more doable than ever. Plus, making your commute more comfortable, more fun or more safe can be accomplished by supporting companies that recognize the impact of their decisions on our environment. The research has been done and the eco-results are in. Check out our best of the best in bikes and accessories, sustainable enough to get any green commuter rolling. And if your looking for some extra inspiration, take a look at Carbon Rally’s Bike Challenge to join and track thousands of people pulling up their kickstands and making a difference.

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The weather is warm, the sun is out, and the surf is up. Time to hit the beach and catch a wave, or maybe just paddle out and make some friends. Surfers have always had a knack for banding together to help the environment with ancient roots in a closeness to nature. And even though most of us no longer perform a ceremony asking for forgiveness when we consume resources to make surf gear, we can very easily make responsible choices and purchase surfwear with high recycled content. So, whether you are hanging out or hanging ten, these eco-friendly boardshorts and rashguards are sure to have you looking your best, while helping keep our floating trash piles from growing. Keep reading →

Although running as an activity is powered by calories not fossil fuels, we runners can still do our part. With 30% of runners buying 4 or more pairs of shoes a year, that is a lot of stuff. By making more earth conscious purchases we can lesson the impact of our consumption and hopefully our runs will always be limited only by the power of our lungs.

Take a look at some of my picks for eco-friendly sneaks in various running categories for this spring. Keep reading →

When the weather turns warmer, it often turns wetter. A waterproof, breathable shell can keep you dry inside and out. The days of sweaty rubber rain gear are gone, as new technologies allow fabrics to release heat, by allowing moist air to pass through the material, but only moving inside to out. So body moisture escapes, and rain water beads and rolls off the shell. This way, you stay comfortable and dry, on the inside, and outside of the jacket. Technology has also allowed manufacturers to make rain gear more environmentally friendly with less toxic water repellent coatings, and fabrics made from recycled materials. These versatile and green hard shells work great as backpacking companions, lightweight ski jackets, or everyday wear. Keep reading →

In the words of Dr. Seuss, whose birthday happens to be today, “It is fun to have fun, But you have to know how.” What great advice! And even better, what great logic to apply to one’s shopping habits. Personally I like fun stuff, simple as that, but what I really, really enjoy is fun, sustainable stuff! So in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and his rather thought provoking writings, I’ve put together a little list of fun, bold and sustainable make-up for you to check out. Keep reading →