The Wall Street Journal, Germany's Der Spiegel, and the Detroit News are all independently reporting that DaimlerChrysler will announce plans to begin selling the super-efficient smart car in the United States in 2007. A little birdie told us to expect the announcement today (Tuesday), but we have yet to hear the good word. All three reports indicated the car would come to the United States in 2007. DaimlerChrysler is widely expected to roll out the next-generation smart ForTwo in April 2007, which would coincide with the US debut. The diminuitive cars popular in Europe for some time, have been available in limited numbers in the States since April, when a car imported called ZAP began bringing the Smart ForTwo in limited numbers to US customers. DaimlerChrysler has officially sold Smart cars in Canada for the past few years. [Left Lane News] via [Digg]
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Indigenous Designsfiled in online sourcebook: fashion | san francisco | [sf] fashion June 28, 2006
Based in Santa Rosa, this company has been employee-owned and operated since it was founded in 1994. Their mission is to provide training, sustainable employment and fair wages for impoverished artisans located primarily in the highlands of Peru & Ecuador. All of their goods for men, women, and children are made by the hands and hearts of artisans in many types of communities throughout the globe. [Indigenous Designs]
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Deity Atonfiled in online sourcebook: fashion | san francisco | [sf] fashion June 28, 2006
A company that celebrates all people and their ancient antiquity, they design hand made, limited run pieces, that are unique and fashionable. All of Deity Aton’s clothing contains at least 98% organic cotton. They also have hand-made 18 karat gold jewelry and organic oil soaps. [Deity Aton]
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Ambatalia Fabricsfiled in online sourcebook: consumer products | san francisco | [sf] consumer products June 28, 2006
This unique fabric store in downtown Mill Valley supports fair trade, culturally, and environmentally sustainable fabrics. You’ll have no problem finding hemp and organic fabrics; as well as those hand loomed in France, Africa, South America, and Indonesia. Also available at Ambatalia Fabrics are vintage fabric, buttons, notions, and ribbons; plus hand dyed wool and yarn. [Ambatalia Fabrics]
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smart Cars Finally Coming to US?Submitted by SSF on Tue, 06/27/2006 - 2:33pm.
Filed in: mobility
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Sip Your SupportSubmitted by Sustainable Sean on Thu, 06/22/2006 - 10:50am.
Filed in: food & restaurant | non-governmental organizations
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Just ran across Republic of Tea's newest tea "Man Kind Tea" which is both a solution (in the sense that green tea has been shown to reduce slow and/or reduce the risk of prostate cancer) and fundraiser for the Prostrate Cancer Foundation. They also have a line of Sip for the Cure teas and other products. A tea company into sustainability putting their money where their mouth is, very impressed.
Rainbow Groceryfiled in online sourcebook: food & restaurant | san francisco | [sf] food & restaurant June 21, 2006
Their purpose is to provide natural, organic, vegetarian food and environmentally/health conscious products at an affordable price. Rainbow Grocery is a independent, collectively run, worker owned and operated cooperative at which decision making and responsibilities are shared through democratic structures and elected committees. They are also a Certified Green Business which recently received a Bay Area Green Business Award. [Rainbow Grocery]
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Planet Organicsfiled in online sourcebook: food & restaurant | san francisco | [sf] food & restaurant June 21, 2006
Get fresh, California-grown, organics produce and groceries delivered weekly or bi-weekly with no contract to sign? That’s heaven for most of us, and Planet Organics has been making it happen in the Bay Area since 1997. Their prices are about the same or less than you would find at an organic grocery store. Plus, you save you the value of your time and gas for your car. [Planet Organics]
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Laverafiled in online sourcebook: beauty | san francisco | [sf] beauty June 21, 2006
Their company name means “the truth” and they have been redefining natural beauty since 1987. One of Germany’s most revered companies, Lavera’s commitment and philosophy to the purest organic and natural ingredients is unmatched. The line includes advanced anti-aging skin care, color cosmetics, face, body, baby, hair, and sun care as well as a complete system of skin and body care specially formulated for allergy sufferers and sensitive skin. Their US headquarters are based right outside of SF in Palo Alto. [Lavera]
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Avalon Organicsfiled in online sourcebook: beauty | san francisco | [sf] beauty June 21, 2006
Dedication to the expansion of organic agriculture and endeavor to select organic ingredients for our products to support the highest ideals of sustainable, organic agriculture, a cleaner environment and good health – that’s Avalon Organics. Formulated without parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic fragrances or artificial colors, their products are made with science-based nutrients and wonderfully natural plant botanicals. [Avalon Organics]
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Albafiled in online sourcebook: beauty | san francisco | [sf] beauty June 21, 2006
As one of the most popular eco-beauty brands, they know life is complicated -- but superb personal care doesn't have to be. Alba’s body care products reflect your need for effective, individualized body care. Delight your senses, enhance your natural beauty, and match your personal style. Based in Petaluma, their latest collection is inspired by the Hawaiian Islands. [Alba]
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EOfiled in online sourcebook: beauty | san francisco | [sf] beauty June 21, 2006
You probably haven't heard much about them, but that's because they have relied on word of mouth from our community of customers and our products themselves to spread our name. With all of their products created at their facility in Marin County, EO is also a certified Green Business and a certified organic manufacturer. [EO]
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BeesWorkfiled in online sourcebook: beauty | consumer products | san francisco | [sf] beauty | [sf] consumer products June 21, 2006
No artificial ingredients. Period! That’s the motto of Bay Area-based BeesWork, whose products are for men, women & children who come in all ages, colors and shapes. They believe 100% in their products and hope you will come to love them as much as we do. [BeesWork]
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aGaiN NYCfiled in online sourcebook: fashion | new york | [nyc] fashion June 20, 2006
The one-of-a-kind bags from aGaiN transform rescued and repurposed materials into stylish handbags that'll accessorize your modern life. Environmentally and socially conscious, the bags are made here in the US, with a portion of their profits donated to environmental charities. The fabrics may be old, but the looks are new! [aGaiN]
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Viva EspanaSubmitted by Sustainable Sean on Tue, 06/20/2006 - 12:56am.
Filed in: fashion
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Whoa! Just ran across this amazing fashion show put on in Madrid called Moda Sin Toxicos. Actualy, saw a quick report on our local news in Seattle. Basically, a group of top Spanish designers got together to raise awareness about the toxic chemicals used in the fashion industry. The 16 designers who participated in the show were: gatha Ruiz de la Prada, Anke Schlder, Antonio Pernas, Carlos Dez, Carmen March, David Delfn, Hannibal Laguna, Ion Fiz, Jocomomola, Josep Abril, Juana Martn, Juanjo Oliva, La casita de Wendy, Locking Shocking, Luxoir and Txell Miras. Chemicals which the designers took steps to avoid using include the most hazardous substances commonly used in the textile sector: lead, nickel, chromium IV, aryl amines, phthalates and formaldehyde. I know that many companies like Nike and Timberline have been phasing many of these chemicals out for some time. Good to see the high fashion crowd taking notice too.
Hotel Tritonfiled in online sourcebook: san francisco | travel | [sf] travel June 19, 2006
A whimsical, happening, and unique escape cleverly disguised as a hotel. After all, you don't come to San Francisco for the predictable and the ordinary! As if Hotel Triton isn’t cool enough, they are proud to be recognized as one of the top ecological, environmentally friendly and proactive hotels in San Francisco. The entire hotel is cleaned with "green" cleaning products, and their Eco-friendly rooms and Eco-celebrity suites are a huge hit. [Hotel Triton]
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