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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Julia Fordhamfiled in online sourcebook: music June 28, 2006
The internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Julia Fordham has helped Ashington School produce a remix of her popular hit ‘Happy Ever After’. When the Tsunami devastated the Tamil Nadu region of Southern India, 13 pupils from the Panchayat Elementary Union School perished. Hopes are high that proceeds from ‘Happy Ever After – Tsunami Remix’ will cover the costs to rebuild the school. [Julia Fordham]
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Dwell Magazinefiled in online sourcebook: print media | san francisco | [sf] print media June 28, 2006
Bound by a collective commitment to building well-designed, affordable, modern homes, Dwell provides readers with information from the latest design advances from Italy to Alaska's architectural potential. Dwell helps readers find eco-friendly fireplaces, the perfect succulent to compliment any sofa, and even dinnerware to suit any personality. [Dwell Magazine]
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Freevibefiled in online sourcebook: music | youth June 28, 2006
Music is arguably THE most popular art form in the world, according to Freevibe. As part of their anti-drug campaign targeted towards youths, Freevibe has found that music is the number one "anti-drug." With the help of celebrities, such as Thalia, Freevibe is dedicated to creating a drug-free youth. [Freevibe]
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Delicious Living Magazinefiled in online sourcebook: print media June 28, 2006
The first magazine of its kind, Delicious Living is the leading consumer magazine in the natural products industry. Delicious Living is a lifestyle magazine that meets new millennium needs with centuries-old health solutions, combined with contemporary natural health care methods and modalities. [Delicious Living Magazine]
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Conscious Choice Magazinefiled in online sourcebook: print media | seattle | [sea] print media June 28, 2006
While providing readers with resources to promote healthier lives and create a sustainable society, Conscious Choice also encourages readers to have fun in the process. The magazine's editorial content builds community; promotes social, political, and environmental awareness; and supports wellness through natural foods, nutrition, and integrative health care. They also support and engage in socially responsible business practices. [Conscious Choice Magazine]
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Bamboo Hardwoodsfiled in online sourcebook: garden & landscaping | interior design | seattle | [sea] gardening & landscaping | [sea] interior design June 28, 2006
Started over 10 years ago, Bamboo Hardwoods was founded with the realization that bamboo holds the promise of a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically benign alternative to the widespread clear-cutting of our old growth forests. Their products are beautiful, long-lasting and versatile for nearly any home; from furniture to flooring and garden to patio, they're a good source for bamboo for the home. [Bamboo Hardwoods]
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World Pantryfiled in online sourcebook: food & restaurant | san francisco | [sf] food & restaurant June 28, 2006
Many of our favorite organic and all-natural brands can be found through this website. From Annie Chun’s all natural Asian foods and Eco Teas to Giusto’s organic baking ingredients and Nature’s Path packaged foods, it is possible to find everything you need for an indulging meals, as well as everyday snacks. Based right in San Francisco, you can be sure WorldPantry.com will ignite new cooking creativity in your kitchen. [World Pantry]
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Turk+Taylorfiled in online sourcebook: fashion | san francisco | [sf] fashion June 28, 2006
These limited-editions t-shirts are made of organic cotton and hand dyed in San Francisco. By their second season, Mark & Andrew had their creations in major-city boutiques all over the world. Sophisticated, charming and fun, you will no doubt enjoy the unique designs on Turk+Taylor shirts, also available in long-sleeve and hooded sweatshirt versions. [Turk+Taylor]
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Pick Hempfiled in online sourcebook: interior design | san francisco | [sf] interior design June 28, 2006
No matter your project, you will be able to find just the right eco-friendly fabric from these SF-based folks. From 100% hemp to various hemp blends and even yarns, Pickering International has been specializing in textiles made from natural fibers for almost 20 years. Though they usually work with manufacturing businesses, you can still get their products in small quantities. [Pick Hemp]
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Organic Exchangefiled in online sourcebook: consumer products | san francisco | [sf] consumer products June 28, 2006
This non-profit organization is committed to expanding organic agriculture, with a specific focus on increasing the production and use of organically grown fibers such as cotton. Organic Exchange bring together brands and retailers with their business partners, farmers and key stakeholders to learn about the social and environmental benefits of organic agriculture, and to develop new business models and tools that support greater use of organic inputs. [Organic Exchange]
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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.