The Morning Show Green Guide
Listen every morning at 6:30 am and 8:30am for The VIBE Morning Show Green Guide, helpfull tips to make your life a little bit greener. If you have any 'green" tips email: morningshow@vibe985.com
Missed a day? Click Here for more of The Morning Show's Green Guide:March 11th:
Carpooling expected to rise in Calgary
There may be a lot more Calgarians carpooling in the coming years and the catalyst may be construction of the west LRT line. The director of Carpool.ca tells the Calgary Sun, she's hoping major delays sparked by the newest C-Train line will inspire people to buddy up.
March 10th:
The best products for a natural shave
Revive and refresh your skin naturally for a great shave.
March 9th:
Save your cuticles with Lovin' that Lanolin Cuticle Gel by All Things Jill ($6). A mix of lanolin (known for its antiseptic and healing qualities), apricot, beeswax, Vitamin E, lavender and eucalyptus softens and hydrates nails and cuticles.
How handy.
At the Green Calgary Ecostore, 809 Fourth Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-230-1443, http://www.vitamindaily.com/www.greencalgary.org/ecostore
March 8th:
AUSSIEBUM MAKES UNDERWEAR FROM BANANAS: Australian underwear company, AussieBum, decided to use bananas to make their new eco-friendly underwear line. The men's underwear will incorporate 27 percent banana fiber, 64 percent cotton and 9 percent lycra, said AussieBum's Lloyd Jones. According to Jones, the banana fiber is made from the bark of the banana plant which makes a lightweight and absorbant material. He goes on to say that if you added any more banana fiber, the underwear would be a bit too squishy. (Reuters)
March 5th:
CHRISTINA AGUILERA DESIGNS ECO-FRIENDLY CAR: HollyScoop.com reports that Christina Aguilera has teamed with Chrysler to design an eco-friendly vehicle, featuring recycled materials. Aguilera has her own model, dubbed the "Eco Style by Christina Aguilera," which will be auctioned off to raise money for Haiti.
March 4th:
These rain boots are created from recycled plastic bags. They were created in conjunction with the Waste for Life collective based in Buenos Aires.
March 3rd:
The Beetle-Infested Richmond Olympic Oval of the Vancouver Olympics was comprised of one million feet of wood infested by mountain pine beetles. Designers of the Richmond Olympic Oval had found innovative ways to utilize this wood to make an auditorium.
As the Winter Games are over, this beetle-infested wood will make nicely designed chairs. The chairs will allow for two versions with only a minimal increase in manufacturing costs.
Find the chairs here.
March 2nd:
10 Ways to Save Money On Gas
Want to save up to 20% or more on the cost of gas? Follow these 10 simple tips.
March 1st:
Eco-friendly Flooring
Beyond wood, cork and bamboo, other green floors await you!
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