http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-mens-underwear.html Green your drawers with these five pairs of men's underwear. Green your drawers with these five pairs of men's underwear. Clothing Green Personal Grooming Organic Clothing Patagonia Responsible Shopping Sustainable Fabrics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-mens-underwear.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-mens-sneakers.html Every man owns a pair of athletic shoes and a pair of dress shoes—but in between those two ends of the shoe spectrum is an essential wardrobe element: the casual sneaker. Comfortable enough for weekend walks but stylish enough for your favorite organic restaurant, the casual sneaker goes with just about anything in your wardrobe—and these five options, made with organic cotton, recycled PET, old tires, and hemp, help you put your greenest foot forward. Every man owns a pair of athletic shoes and a pair of dress shoes—but in between those two ends of the shoe spectrum is an essential wardrobe element: the casual sneaker. Comfortable enough for weekend walks but stylish enough for your favorite organic restaurant, the casual sneaker goes with just about anything in your wardrobe—and these five options, made with organic cotton, recycled PET, old tires, and hemp, help you put your greenest foot forward. Buy Green Clothing Patagonia Shoes Sustainable Fabrics Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:45:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-mens-sneakers.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-gifts-dads.html June is a big month when it comes to hard-to-shop-for occasions: dads (at least the ones we know) never really want anything, and grads (or at least the ones we know) prefer cash to anything else. But if you have your heart set on wrapping up a gift that really means something, check out these green goods—from tools to coasters and jewelry to bags—that will have all your dads and grads glad you went shopping. June is a big month when it comes to hard-to-shop-for occasions: dads (at least the ones we know) never really want anything, and grads (or at least the ones we know) prefer cash to anything else. But if you have your heart set on wrapping up a gift that really means something, check out these green goods—from tools to coasters and jewelry to bags—that will have all your dads and grads glad you went shopping. Clothing Gadgets Green Father's Day Green Gifts Patagonia Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-gifts-dads.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-kids-rain-gear.html Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. It's the mantra of cooped-up kids and exasperated parents everywhere, but it's pretty hard to avoid rain in spring. Rain gear is a must-have for kids across the country, but a lot of those rain boots and slickers contain PVC (polyvinyl chlorate)—which could include lots of toxins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. It's the mantra of cooped-up kids and exasperated parents everywhere, but it's pretty hard to avoid rain in spring. Rain gear is a must-have for kids across the country, but a lot of those rain boots and slickers contain PVC (polyvinyl chlorate)—which could include lots of toxins and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Clothing Health Kids PVC Patagonia Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-kids-rain-gear.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-womens-underwear.html These green intimates range from organic cotton thongs to bras made of wood. These green intimates range from organic cotton thongs to bras made of wood. Buy Green Clothing Green Fashion Patagonia Sustainable Fabrics Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-womens-underwear.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/wear-patagonia-stuff.html Patagonia is awesome. The company has made organically grown goods for well over 10 years—way before the modern green movement was in full force. And there's no greenwashing here: they work rigorously to minimize the impact clothing production has on the environment by using solar power, donating 1 percent of all sales to grassroots environmentalism groups, and running an intensive recycling initiative called the Common Threads Program. Patagonia is awesome. The company has made organically grown goods for well over 10 years—way before the modern green movement was in full force. And there's no greenwashing here: they work rigorously to minimize the impact clothing production has on the environment by using solar power, donating 1 percent of all sales to grassroots environmentalism groups, and running an intensive recycling initiative called the Common Threads Program. Clothing Eco-Innovation Green Companies Green Consumerism Outdoors Patagonia Recycling Responsible Shopping Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/wear-patagonia-stuff.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-jacket-regulate.html Ever since I moved from sunny Los Angeles to the East Coast, I have had friends and family constantly warn me that I would be unable to continue cycling during the long and cold winter here. However, winter biking isn't so bad after all. Ever since I moved from sunny Los Angeles to the East Coast, I have had friends and family constantly warn me that I would be unable to continue cycling during the long and cold winter here. However, winter biking isn't so bad after all. Bicycles Biking Clothing Commuting Cycling Tip of the Week Outdoors Patagonia Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT Andy Posner http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/cycling-tip-jacket-regulate.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/winter-outdoor-gear.html If you are planning an outdoor excursion this winter, you might want to first make sure you have some elemental green gear that will help you survive the chilly wilds.Especially relevant are our How to Go Green: Wardrobe and How to Go Green: Outdoor Sports Travel the great outdoors far and near with hip... If you are planning an outdoor excursion this winter, you might want to first make sure you have some elemental green gear that will help you survive the chilly wilds.Especially relevant are our How to Go Green: Wardrobe and How to Go Green: Outdoor Sports Travel the great outdoors far and near with hip... Carbon Footprint Clothing Eco-Friendly Lighting Eco-Friendly Travel Green Gifts Nature Organic Outdoors Patagonia Planet Green Shoes Solar Power Sustainable Fabrics Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/winter-outdoor-gear.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-closet-fashion-staples.html Stocking your wardrobe with eco-friendly fabrics from designers that use low-impact dyes, vegan materials, and sustainable processes is an honorable goal—but it's also not something you can do overnight. If you're ready to get started, though, begin with these basics and then build on them over time. (And those good-condition clothes that you're replacing? Donate them, of course.) Stocking your wardrobe with eco-friendly fabrics from designers that use low-impact dyes, vegan materials, and sustainable processes is an honorable goal—but it's also not something you can do overnight. If you're ready to get started, though, begin with these basics and then build on them over time. (And those good-condition clothes that you're replacing? Donate them, of course.) Clothing Eco-Fashion Accessories Green Consumerism Green Fashion Less Is More Organic Patagonia Shoes Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/green-closet-fashion-staples.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-opportunity-green.html Live near L.A.? Head over to UCLA this weekend (November 8-9, 2008) to get down to business-the green way—at Opportunity Green. The eco-conscious business conference's mission is to, "Create innovation, collaboration and inspiration amongst industry leaders and the next generation of thought leadership to develop and implement sustainable business solutions." Live near L.A.? Head over to UCLA this weekend (November 8-9, 2008) to get down to business-the green way—at Opportunity Green. The eco-conscious business conference's mission is to, "Create innovation, collaboration and inspiration amongst industry leaders and the next generation of thought leadership to develop and implement sustainable business solutions." Green Community Green Companies Green Consumerism Green Design Patagonia Planet Green Treehugger Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:45:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-business-opportunity-green.html