Habana Outpost

Yeah.. so I'm in Love with this place. Habana Outpost, a fun, modern, eco-eatery in Brooklyn New York was built on the principles of great food, great fun, and social responsibility. Their mission is to show respect for the community, the environment, and the arts in a setting that is always fun and accessible.

Habana Outpost is NYC's first eco-eatery. Eco-eateries are restaurants which use earth-friendly practices in their design, construction and day to day operations.

Habana Works Inc. is a nonprofit organization that aims to better the community through free programs that educate, unite and engage local members. Habana Works' programs demonstrate the impact of environmentally conscious thought and action within a community. These programs use art, architecture, videography, and design as tools to engage and instill a greater understanding of the community's role in the betterment of the planet.

Habana Outpost uses Solar Panels to convert the sun's energy into the electricty to power the restaurant.

They also use have a Rainwater Collection System which collects water from the roof of the restaurant which sanitizes, filters and stores water. It also is used to water all the plants in the garden and flush toilets.

They even have a Human powered Bike Blender which uses pedaling instead of electricity and Solar-powered cell phone and laptop charges so that customers can recharge while they eat. All in all this is a pretty awesome place and I definitely suggest making a trip here if you ever find yourself in BK.. as I have been finding myself quite a bit lately.

Livingstones

Who knew sleeping on stones could be so comfortable?! I am so in love with this Living Stones lounge set designed by French interior designer, Stephanie Marin of Smarin Design. I think it would be the perfect edition to creating a perfect indoor "Green" oasis.. which makes it a perfect addition to my vision board! Dear Stephanie Marin, please send free livingstones to make my life complete :-) And please be sure to check out the website for other great indoor/outdoor design.

Smarin has presented Stéphanie Marin's creations since 2004, and each year it offers a family of objects in which each element is used independently or together: soft forms and simple lines that match each other and overlap to infinity.

Euphoria and lightness of furniture: a consideration which is centred around our relationship to the environment, the need to remember and to experience movement in nature. Metaphorical objects that are useful and beautiful for a new habitat.

An independent design philosophy, responsible eco-development design, and 100% French production: in the workshop in Nice craftsmanlike know-how and creative exuberance are combined, and we see the birth of top-of-the-range production where added value means innovation and quality.

LivingHomes

If you don't like your neighbors, pick up your house and move! One thing very little people know about me is that I am very interested in Interior Design and Architecture. I have been following LivingHomes for quite some time and am so intrigued by the concept of a Green, sustainable, virtually portable home. You buy the land and they will bring you your house.

LivingHomes builds homes that are created by world-class architects, which feature warm, modern design, functional amenities, and great price value. Their homes include natural, non-toxic and sustainably-derived materials; and they're made in specially equipped factories that ensure unsurpassed quality, lower construction cost and waste, and shorten schedules. The result of all this: healthier, happier homes that have a dramatically smaller ecological footprint than most new homes. If this sounds interesting to you, I encourage you to visit their website.. you can even design your own virtual home on the site.

Going Green

I wanted to post this just because it cracks me up every time I watch it.. I hope it brings a smile to your face.. and encourages you to NOT paint yourself GREEN for the sake of the environment...

Something Green..

This has been one of my favorite PARIS purchases thus far. Who knew you could grow grass in the house?




Although I couldn't quite afford the beautiful $1000 dresses in Colette (just yet).. I did manage to pick up something JUST as beautiful. I planted a few planters of this around the house just a few days ago, added a touch of water, and already the grass has grown! It is so important to keep something GREEN around the house.

Check 'em out..

Collection Haute Culture
Racine Carre

Green Fashion: Kittinhawk

Kittinhawk is a line of magical treasures made from 100% recycled and vintage materials by Allysun Dutra in the Mission District of SAN FRANCISCO.
She makes darling and decadent accessories like charming jewelry, headbands, hats, and gorgeous dresses, skirts, sweaters, and shirts of pure magical bliss! Everything is handmade with love and sweet tenderness for the fanciest of the fashionistas.

striving to change the face of fashion by presenting beautiful cutting edge designs that represent wearable art instead of consumable product. everything is made from something else, disassembled vintage clothing and jewels are restructured into modern and classy elements of design. Kittinhawk is a sustainable/green business committed to creating change with the community by being an example of "slow fashion" and the DIY handmade revolution .. xxx (via Kittinhawk.com)

Green doesn't have to be BOOOORING!

Bodkin is proof that eco-friendly clothes don't have to be BOOOORING!  Using all sustainable materials, including those that might normally be thrown into the recycling bin, Bodkin was the Inagural recipient of the Ecco Domani Sustainable Design Award earlier this year.  

Community Activist Donald Faison Spreads the Word

What it means to be green: "For me, to be green is to be aware that the planet that we live on is alive. Just as you respect any other life on the planet – be it a human, plant, or animal – you need to respect the earth in the same way. People need to be aware that this planet can die and that we may be the ones who kill it. Spread the word!"

Check out Alternative Apparel for more eco-friendly items like this eco-fleece hoodie.