Net-Zero Energy Lodging Venture Publicity is peaking about the first net-zero energy hotel in North America projected to open 2013 spring season. The location is Wisconsin! Gee, if they can do it in Wisconsin, why not Hawaii? Discover more about the Green Leaf Inn in

Bamboo Fabrics Got Greenwash Sentence Around six years ago green-movement “insiders” corresponded about the upcoming bamboo fabric crash. Bamboo clothing sales were peaking, so every eco-fabric industry leader wanted to ride the wave as long as possible. Once word got to customers two years later,

In creative and fun ways, we have opportunities to participate in city planning. Technology appears to be a very important tool to develop our ideas and to accomplish efficient progress. If you are an “eco-preneur” looking to establish an urban rooftop farm that will benefit

Infused with clear crystal, Bohemian Spice is an exciting addition to the perfume oil collection from Tanja’s company, April Aromatics. A patchouli-project marathon, titled Summer of Patchouli Love 2011, was created by Monica Miller of the Perfume Pharmer and Skye Botanicals. She reported that Bohemian

History on Wikipedia tells us that Japan’s cultivation for banana textiles dates back to the 13th century. The traditional process requires many handmade steps without machinery. In Nepal the process differs and is more silk-like. Typically fibers are sent to Kathmandu Valley for making rugs.

Does the name Naia Rico sound familiar? If you’re a green designer follower, pay attention to this International stylist. Naia is known to honor both genders well and she does so with the new KOLAM COLLECTION. KOLAM was a young Parisian brand founded 2006. The

Pesticide-Free Cotton Several weeks ago Rob Guzman displayed his pesticide-free cotton at SPACE. Hey, grown in Seaview Farms, Big Island, Hawai’i! Unfortunately, Rob said his stay is temporary, but he kindly gave me some seeds and said that our Big Island climate is well suited

March 14, 2005 More Couples Choosing to Make Their Weddings Green by Joan Lowy Traditionally, weddings are white. But increasingly the sentiments are tending toward green. For example, when philosophy professor David Jackson and photographer Kirsten Hepburn were married last summer, their 80 guests were