We environmentalists tend to take ourselves so seriously. But just because our cause is serious doesn’t mean that being serious about it is a good way to attract others to it. Actually, in my e...
From David de Rothschild’s plastic pollution awareness-raising journey on the Plastiki to Terracycle’s nationwide Recycling Brigades, innovators on the front lines of the environmental mo...
To understand the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI you have to understand where it comes from: Just outside Chattanooga, TN there is a brand new, state-of-the-art, billion-dollar automotive production faci...
Brooklyn has been a hotbed of sustainable furniture design for years. In fact, the presence of so many sustainable designers is what led me to relocate Vivavi (my former furniture retail company) to ...
I’m constantly searching for modern design products made with environmentally responsible materials. TRTL BOT fits the bill with its plastic cell phone cases made from recycled soda bottles and...
“I was thrilled with how well the program was received — it was a ‘home run.’ Your message was inspiring and hit on all the points we wanted to cover in a positive and meaning...
Whether you’re tending the garden in NoCal, stomping Manhattan’s sidewalks, or meeting friends after a long day on the slopes, you’ll want to stay warm, dry, and comfortable. Oh ye...
The unspoken winter ritual in my house growing went something like this: You see snow, you get psyched, then you shovel the driveway, then we go for a walk, then we drink hot chocolate. It started a...
Looking good on the slopes is important, but looking good in the lodge is important. Yes, you read that correctly. Long gone are the days of skiing in one outfit and hanging out in the next. A nig...
Searching for insights into budget green living or green gift ideas just in time for the holidays? Amazon.com is running an extremely generous special on my latest book – The Lazy Environmentalist on...
Whether you’re looking to go winter camping, snowshoeing, ice climbing, or urban coffee hunting, having the right gear is like having the right tools. Sure, you can suffer through without it, ...
There are few pleasures in life as satisfying as strapping on topflight gear. It’s the athletic equivalent of evening wear. You suit up, feeling prepared for whatever the mountain wants to th...
It’s a common misconception that environmentalists are opposed to electronic technology. Looking as far into the science-fiction-future as possible, it’s apparent that technology will be...
Eco-friendly ergonomic chairs are comfortable, attractive, and unquestionably at the forefront of cool. No need to sacrifice comfort while working in order to be a part of the green movement. Anyone...
What makes a tankless water heater so efficient? Tankless water heaters heat your water directly without the use of a tank. The most obvious benefit is the endless supply of hot water, no chance of ...
Winter means a lot of different things to different people. For some it means burrowing in like a bear, for others it means hitting the slopes, and for many it just means higher utility bills and mo...
It’s tough to imagine a scenario where I would casually recommend Food, Inc. to a friend or acquaintance. So… why am I writing about it? We receive a lot of inquiries about food. Mostly...
Do they work? Could they really work? I don’t blame you for doubting, and the answer to those questions might not be what you’re expecting: It depends. The two portable solar power opt...
If the thought of carving through snow at great velocity with inordinate style appeals to you or someone you love, you might consider an Arbor board to do it on this season. All of Arbor’s boar...
(At the EMAs on the lot of Paramount Studios in L.A., from left to right: David Metzler, Executive Producer; Mala Chapple, Executive Producer; Squeen Holzen, super rad stuntwoman, and The Lazy E) Las...
(On route 145 heading Southwest from Telluride, CO, the mountains and high plateaus were extraordinary) To me, driving cross country demands a car that can go fast, handle tight curves, maintain its ...
We are decades past the time when the transition to a supposedly “paperless workplace” should have been accomplished. Today most businesses still find their file cabinets overflowing with documents. ...
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