December 29, 2009 Written by Danielle Davis
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The late Harvey Milk's dog poop campaign wasn't just good politics. Yes, we all hate happening on a pile of it on our neighborhood walks, but it's more than unsightly, it's bad for people and the planet. I went to Jessica Belsky, Read More →
November 13, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Vroom vroom! Us Angelenos are always on the go, so is it any surprise that food on trucks is a culinary staple in a city of commuters? We're especially happy about the sustainable food trucks that have parked their mobile kitchens at L.A. sidewalks and parking lots throughout this city. We've rounded up a few worth adding to our original list from this summer.
Gastro Bus
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September 29, 2009 Written by Candice Dickens-Russell
Candice is writing a green home remodel series for YDT as she fixes up her first home. Read part three of her quest: “Ditching the Dumpster.” What does green really mean when it comes to home design and décor? Is it only in the ways things are made or also what they’re made of? Is the table made of sustainable bamboo greener than the bookshelf rescued from the landfill and restored with eco-friendly wood stain? What about the stuff you didn’t buy? Can a lack of clutter make a room greener?
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July 31, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Remember when you used to rock that awesome leather jacket and you thought it was the coolest thing you owned and wore it to death? Nowadays, it sits in a box in the attic or in the back of your closet, lonely and unworn, and yet, you just can't part ways with it.
With reMade, there might still be hope for your jacket. The San Francisco-based design company reMade "upcycles" used leather clothing and scraps to make one-of-a-kind handbags, clutches, and totes. They source their leather from thrift stores...
July 28, 2009 Written by Candice Dickens-Russell
Candice is writing a green home remodel series for YDT as she fixes up her first home. Read part two of her quest-an eco-friendly yard-here. I'm not proud of it, but before moving into our 1940s fixer, my husband, Scott, and I had the words ORDER DUMPSTER at the top of our remodeling list. Not very green of us right?
Most cities will rent commercial-sized dumpsters to homeowners when traditional-sized municipal garbage cans won't cut it. Having purchased a house ...
July 24, 2009 Written by Hillary Newman
You must remember 2004. Bold floral prints and strong graphics were everywhere. Goddess dresses took off and Marc Jacobs released 1920s drop-waist dresses. It was a good year for the fashion-savvy. But 2004 marked an especially important year for those interested in eco-fashion. Deborah Lindquist launched her eco-conscience fashion line. Perusing through Deborah’s past collections, eco-friendly fabrics, recycled cashmere, repurposed kimonos and saris, vintage silk scarves and sustainable materials always make an appearance. I was able to check in with Deborah and learn mor...
June 30, 2009 Written by Pooja Jhobalia
As we are officially in the busiest driving season of the year, let's take a look at the cars already on the road. More than 15,000,000 Angelenos drive the roads and as much as I hate to admit it - we are exceedingly dependent on foreign oil. It is remarkable that when gas prices plummet, we see more SUVs (aka cars the size of houses) driving around. And when gas prices soar, we see people driving compact cars with people piled up inside. It's not surprising that our new presidential administration seeks to change these habits.
According to the EPA, our current vehicles...
June 26, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
In a world of disposable everything, USELESS.org has a unique mission: start using less, and start giving more.
Created by Mark Simmons, a former consultant for Al Gore's Alliance for Climate Protection, and Kathy Fletcher, who has extensive experience in non-profits and human rights advocacy, USELESS aims to produce items that leave as little impact on the environment as possible - from the 100% post-consumer packaging to manufacturing all of the items in the U.S.
