Living Green

Win a Pair of $100 Eco-Friendly Designer Sunglasses

Wouldn't you love to snag some designer eco-friendly sunglasses for free? Yeah, I thought so.

Sure, it's beginning to cool down as fall approaches, but that's definitely not because the sun isn't shining and that you couldn't do with some fresh new shades, right?

Read on to find out just how eco-friendly these sunglasses are...and how to win them!

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It's OK to Capture Polar Bears and Drive a Hummer...As Long As You Shop at Trader Joe's

Tree hugging, granola eating, brow-beating, sign carrying, no-deodorant-wearing hippie types are THE biggest obstacle standing in the way of living green becoming the new norm.

Second only to the tree huggers are guys like this...

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Green Lifestyle Magazine: The ONLY Online Magazine Actually Made for the Web

Have you ever thought of all the paper wasted by the magazine industry? Yeah, staggering thought isn't it? Magazines are probably one of the least recycled paper products in existence.

Why?

Because they're disposable by nature. Where do you buy magazines? On your corner newsstand, in the airport, and at the gas station...all places that aren't likely to have recycling services. So where's an eco-friendly, media-hungry consumer supposed to get their fix?

Come my friends, swallow the red pill and follow me into the rabbit hole...deep into the land of online-only magazines.

There's just one problem...

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In A Yoga Studio, Far, Far Away...

Is it just me or does the practicing of yoga seem like an activity reserved for trendy, new age elitists that enjoy the sound of sitars and monotone instructors?

Oh don't get me wrong, I think many of the poses are very beneficial for your body, I've just been jaded by the stereotype.

Well if, like me, you feel the same way, join me in embracing the new wave of yoga...Star Wars Yoga. It's true, I'm a Star Wars nerd from WAY back, and I can feel that the the force is strong with you too.

You think I'm joking? Read on...

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How Do You Go Green While Getting It On?

Nothing gets you in the mood for some eco-friendly boot knockin' like a FREE chauffeured night on the town and dinner at the location of your choice.

In honor of their new all natural personal lubricant -- Natural -- Astroglide is running a video contest in which you can not only win the aforementioned night-o-romance, but also some sexy, eco-friendly goodies and Astroglide gear.

This of course begs the question, "If this contest is being put on by a company that specializes in personal lubricants, what kind of video do I have to make, exactly?".

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4 DIY Ideas for Empty Wine Bottles...Because the Fun Doesn't Stop Once the Bottle is Empty

Alcohol.

What's better than enjoying a relaxing drink with friends to unwind after a long day?

Making lots of cool crap from the empty bottles, that's what.

Now personally I'm not much of a wine drinker (pass me some rum or a good whiskey, and it's a different story), but whether you are or not, you do NOT want to miss out on these 4 DIY ideas for recycling wine bottles.

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DIY Madness: 4 Wheel Edition

Everyone spends so much time in their cars these days that it makes sense to want to rock some DIY projects to make the space a little homier.

I mean hey, who doesn't want to make a laptop stand that uses a cup holder for it's base?

Well read on to find out how to make that and 2 other incredible DIY car projects. 

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3 Creative Bike Lighting DIY Projects...and 1 Purely Awesome One!

One of the most fun, green, and practical ways of getting around is riding a bike. Unfortunately, it can be a bit of a challenge to, you know, not DIE while commuting on your bike.

It's hard enough during the day, but some of the real challenges of staying safe on a bike come at night.

Check out these 3 amazing DIY ideas to make your bike visible at night...and to turn a few heads and earn major cyclist cool points too!

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HILARIOUS VIDEO: In My Prius, I Be Huggin' Mad Trees

What's better than a slick and efficient 2010 Prius?

An incredibly awesome and hilarious white-boy-rap video about the Prius!

Check out this MUST-SEE music video by Casual Mafia, "In My Prius":

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