Design

And when we say green, we don’t mean a newbie. We mean a siding contractor who recognizes and follows a strict code of building for eco-friendliness. If preserving the environment means something to you, here’s what to do to ensure that you hire a truly green siding...

It is finally upon us. Happy holidays and merry Christmas from the crew at ecoki.com!If you have some time to spare, check out our: Homemade ornament ideas Eco-friendly wrapping paper Gifts under $20 David Suzuki recommended gifts Vegan recipes and tips A load more...

Although our country has been through one of the worst economic recessions, and consumer spending has slowed to a trickle of what it was a few years ago, I don’t think Americans are ready to abandon their consumptive shopping habits for good. Call me crazy, but I...

The new year often brings about two things: (1) Resolutions that we (always/sometimes/never) keep for our (health/body/mind/life). And (2) house organization and renovations. The best kind? Making the latter more eco-friendly.The  benefits will include a cheaper...

If you’re an art aficionado, chances are, exploring art galleries is one of your favourite past-times. How can you not love each moment, surrounded by the masters and their works of art spanning over hundreds and thousands of years? And even if you don’t know much (or...

We’ve talked about eco-friendly golf balls before (read here), but a new set of balls are hitting the market – this time, made of lobster shells. Golf balls are an eco-hazard, even if it’s not something we readily think about. But every year, hundreds of thousands of...

We’d love to see the world reduce their paper use – despite recycling initiatives, we’re still using up an awful lot of trees. According to Tappi, an association connecting paper making and forest practices, about 300 million metric tons of paper and paperboard are...

Everyday, more and more apps are developed, and we love that a lot of them are environmentally centric. Though we’ve talked about this before, we’ve nailed some new favorites. If you missed our other app-loving posts, catch up first: iPhone Apps With the Planet in...

Calling all artists and designers! We are excited to tell our readers about the launch of SIGG’s Design contest! SIGG, in conjunction with Talenthouse, is looking for artists, design lovers, and SIGG fans to develop and create an original graphic for the chance to...

Remember back in February when we told you about the SIGG design contest? Well, now it’s time to hone your inner art critic and choose who you think is the best. To  bring you up to speed, SIGG delivered a call out for creative,  imaginative designs (using the...