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• 12.07.07

  Bi's Cool List: What I'm Grateful for This Holiday Season

  With all of the stress, over-consumption and waste this season can bring, now is a perfect time to go against the grain and make your holiday more conscious. Here are some products I'm grateful for that help me stay happy, healthy and green--even during the yuletide season.

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• 12.02.07

  Bi's Cool List: So Fresh & So Green

  With ski season in full swing, it reminds me that our summers are lasting longer, our winters are growing shorter, and snow is becoming an ever more precious resource. But not to worry, you can still enjoy the slopes without having a meltdown. Whether you're hitting the half-pipe or sipping apres-ski cocktails, green skiing is always an option. Here's our favorite ways to do it.

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• 10.27.07  |Blog

  Conscious Consumerism: Power to the People

  We live in a Supersize Me society where over-consumption and instant gratification are the norm. We have become accustomed to indulging ourselves by buying whatever makes us feel good from one moment to the next. For the most part, we are unconscious consumers. We consume unconsciously for a myriad of reasons: to fill our bellies, to fill the void in our lives, to pass the time, or just to keep up with the ‘Joneses’. We consume without giving thought to where our products are produced or where they go after we “throw them away.” As a result, obesity and disease rates are higher than ever, our landfills are overflowing, and the planet is slowly but surely warming up.

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• 10.02.07

  Bi's Cool List: Conscious Style 101

  Organic Threads Are Pimp. As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing sexier than a fresh, white cotton t-shirt. But with all of the eco-friendly fashion on the market these days, wearing tees made from traditionally grown cotton is not only passé, it’s played. To stay sexy this fall without hurting the planet, make your next cotton purchase 100% organic. Bi’s Favorites: Preppy polos and tees from Twice Shy.

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• 07.04.07

  B's Cool List: It's Easy Being Green When You Travel

  Did you know that CO2 emission from travel is one of the largest contributors to global warming? Before you hit the road or jump on a plane, train or automobile, think about being more conscious of minimizing--or at least offsetting--your environmental footprint on the planet. From the latest in green transportation to and from the airport, eco-friendly water bottles, and even luxury green hotels, this week's Cool List will help you travel green all year long.

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