foerstel goes #carfreeforBBP
May 1st marks the 1st day of National Bike Month and we celebrate it locally through May in Motion — a month long event put
April 30, 2015
earth day at the office
Since its beginning on April 22nd, 1970 the goal of Earth Day has been to raise awareness of the effect our everyday activities have on
April 22, 2015
art for all
Artist Chad Kouri recently completed a really cool project called Art for All. The concept is pretty easy. You simply text your first and last
April 17, 2015
double duty
This Water-Harvesting Billboard Doubles As An Urban Farm. Why not turn a billboard into a greenhouse? In Peru, the climate for it is ideal.
April 15, 2015
4th Annual Blanket Drive
We’re thrilled to announce we’re beginning our 4th annual Blanket Drive to benefit Corpus Christi and Interfaith Sanctuary. We are currently seeking donations of new
December 9, 2014
November 24, 2014
'sea me' algae
studio nienke hoogvliet tufts rug from fishing net and sea algae yarn:
‘sea me’ is a result of seeking more sustainable solutions for the textile industry. #design #ddw14 #textiles #rugs #sustainability
November 5, 2014
a bright idea
The Homeless Are Making Money From Their Handwriting Thanks To Graphic Designers
October 2, 2014
transforming
Groundbreaking Technology Transforms Greenhouse Gases Into Furniture, Phone Cases, and Plastic Bags. Dell and other companies are fighting climate change with a plastic that stores carbon emissions.
August 29, 2014
so long cartography
Mapping the “geo-graphic”: a new exhibition at the Camberwell Space in South London explores the relationship between nature, landscape and the medium of print.
May 29, 2014
foerstel named bicycle-friendly business
Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced 91 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFB) from across the country, extending the program to 43 states and Washington,
November 7, 2013
fantastic plastic [infographic]
In today’s consumer world, plastic is everywhere—from plentiful stores of bottled water to disposable plasticware to the containers that hold our store-bought food. It seems
December 19, 2012
brooklyn-made furniture built from sandy’s scraps
François Chambard used storm-ravaged refuse from around Red Hook to create a collection of lamps whose proceeds will benefit Sandy relief efforts. Hurricane Sandy destroyed
December 16, 2012
blanketing boise
via Greenbelt Magazine, by Elisabeth Sharp McKetta Hundreds of local homeless Boise residents receive warmth from the idea of one thoughtful woman and her rallying
November 16, 2012
let's not forget to be thankful for the earth
Thanksgiving is just a week away and many of us will be surrounded by friends and family enjoying an amazing home cooked meal of turkey,
November 15, 2012
movember
I’ve noticed a huge trend in the mustache in recent years. Whether it’s just a fad or simply becoming more socially accepted, there’s definitely been
November 1, 2012
the health benefits and drawbacks of coffee
One of the reasons we love Care2 so much is their consistency in producing informative, balanced content that focuses just as much on the benefits as
October 10, 2012
