No Impact Man

http://www.noimpactdoc.com/trailer.php No Impact Man is a funny, inspiring film about Colin Beavan, a liberal schlub who got tired of listening to himself complain about the world without ever actually doing anything about it.  In November, 2006, Beavan launched a year-long project in which he, his wife, his two-year-old daughter and his four-year-old dog went off the grid and attempted to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental impact as possible.  The No Impact project has been a successful and entertaining blog and is now a film too.  Recently released on DVD, No Impact Man follows Colin and his family (his wife is one of the film’s producers) on their journey to get and stay off the grid in New York City without killing each other.  Can you imagine never taking an elevator, washing your clothes in the bathtub, and not owning a phone?  Yeah.  Crazy stuff.  This film made us laugh, made us feel frustrated, and reminded us of so many more small ways we can make a difference each day.  Check it out!  We think you’ll love this movie.

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No Impact Man

Reusable Shopping Totes

As a planet, we consume over 500 billion (that’s with a B!) plastic bags each year. Stop the madness! Stock up on totes to help schlep your groceries or mall splurges without the plastic. Here are some of our latest favorites: Maggie Bags Available in purse, messenger bag and large tote styles in every color under the sun, we love Maggie Bags!  These super durable bags are made from reclaimed automobile seat belts.  It’s true:  each year millions of yards of seat belt webbing are rejected by car manufacturers for the slightest color variation.  Rather than hitting the landfill, the folks at Maggie Bags snatch up these belts, dye them funky colors and weave them into cool bags.  Since the polyester seat belt webbing was originally designed to save lives, these bags are super strong and durable – they’re even machine washable!  The Tote of Many Colors is our favorite – it’s a fantastic market bag and will be awesome for the beach too.  Check out the website to see all of the styles and colors available, as well as where to buy these chic handbags.

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Go Green Expo: John Picard Interview on the Upside of the Downturn

Designer, builder, entrepreneur, and sustainability expert, John Picard has been committed to the environment since he went off the grid 20 years ago. Founder of the US Green Building Council and a member of Clinton’s green team at the White House, he supervised the eco-reconstruction of the Greensburg, Kansas , and advises countless co…

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