Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Science & Technology on Nov 3rd, 2008
Not much different from political views or soccer favorite, people are very conservative when it comes to their laundry, or at least on how to dry it.
Those who favor laundry lines claim that the tumbling electric dryer damages the clothes, (the residues left in the filter prove that), consumes electricity, which is bad for the [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Sep 10th, 2008
If you don’t, perhaps you know someone who does? Save your old t-shirts. If cut & sewn into long strips connecting them into one big ball of “yarn” they can be crocheted or knitted into heavy afghans, blankets, bedspreads, lap covers, rugs, or clothing, such as hats, scarves, or shawls and ponchos. Guaranteed, that you’ll [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Aug 28th, 2008
Once you buy clothing if you have chosen well you are going to want to keep them for a while. Nothing wrong with wearing a shirt more than once… Even if your job depends of fashion.
Take care of your clothing and it will mean less waste, and more money in your pockets. Green living is [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Aug 26th, 2008
For some there is nothing more rewarding than a new item of clothing. Nothing wrong with that. Right?! You’re thinking: “those greenies won’t let me have any fun!” It’s true, being green can seem oppresive. But it’s really about attitude.
Nothing wrong with a nice shiny new article of clothing, but if it sits forever in [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Aug 12th, 2008
Us Green Prophets believe that green education should start from a young age, and have already addressed ways that little ones can be eco conscious. Sometimes it’s recycling competitions at schools, other times it’s reading environmentally conscious children’s books, and sometimes it’s about what these little ones are wearing.
Eco-Mum has already sung the praises of [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Aug 4th, 2008
Imagine being able to buy ten pairs of shoes and only spend the resources (both natural and financial) necessary for half that many. Sounds like every eco chic woman’s dream, right? Eco chic or not, every woman knows that you need those perfect going out shoes for evenings, elegant ballet flats for the office, sneakers [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Jun 25th, 2008
Summer is here, the pools are open and the sea is beckoning. Let’s pack our bags get our swimsuits and go for a swim. Going to the pool or beach with your little ones can be great fun, a fabulous way to cool down and relax with the kids and helps build their confidence in [...]
Posted in Fashion & Design on Jun 16th, 2008
Last week we wrote about an environmentally conscious window display in Tel Aviv designed by Shulayim Studio, but the store that the window belonged to - Cotton - is news worthy as well.
Cotton started making a limited line of clothes in 1992 with the goal of creating pieces that are unique, comfortable, woman-friendly, environmentally-friendly, and [...]
Posted in Business & Politics on Jun 15th, 2008
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the organic baby in the baby carriage. Today we would like to welcome, the guest post of Avi Yacove who has just helped give life to Baby Organic, a new online baby’s clothing store based in Israel.
Writes Avi: Baby Organic came to mind as an idea of [...]
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture on May 27th, 2008
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In one of our past prophecies we wrote about Israeli clothing company, Bagir, and their men’s suits made out of recycled PET plastic bottles. But the EcoGIR suit is not the only environmentally [...]
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