Sustainable Use: Use Fewer Resources

"The use of biological resources in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity." Shown above: David Trubridge's Coral Pendant Light. Uses: plantation-grown hoop pine untreated plywood.

Have been offline for a while during my move out to California. Check out some of the posts below, as I just added several today.

Do Ergonomics Sell Product?

I was at the grocery store recently and needed deoderant. The oddly shaped bottles of Secret attracted my attention for sure, but really. Even though the bottle fits both right and left hands beautifully, AND contains less, will NOT make me purchase it. Would it improve my 'experience' of putting on deoderant in the morning into some life-altering one? Lemme think about it... Other companies are guilty of trying to make their product more 'sexy' by adding ergonomic features. Take Banana Boat. 'Sure, let's throw some grip indentations on it so when you have the slimy lotion all over your hands, you don't drop the bottle!' There's a catch though consumers, lefties may need to turn the cap around...er, if it will move. Hmmm...

CarrotMob–Start Yours Today For Change

Carrotmob Makes It Rain from carrotmob on Vimeo.

Want to reward a company for it's commitment to be Green? Start a CarrotMob in your town, city, 'Burb. Watch the video and see what you think!