Modo Breaks Out New, 95% Recycled Eyewear. But Are We Impressed?

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Published May 28, 2010 at 3:10 p.m.
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Image Credit: Earth Conscious Optics Eyewear company Modo is looking to make a big splash with its new line of green eyeglasses, called ECO- Earth Conscious Optics. For around $130, you can look good and feel better, knowing that your designer eye wear is made from at least 95- if not 100- percent recycled stainless steel and repurposed plastic. Modo is touting the new line as "a radically new approach to eyewear," which "reinterprets the whole product lifecycle in an environmentally

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MAM hosts its first Green Fair

Published Dec. 22, 2009 at 5:36 a.m.


The green movement is nothing new, but that doesn't mean there aren't those of us still waiting for the right time to jump on board. The Milwaukee Art Museum says that time is Jan. 30, at its first Green Fair.

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Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?

Published Dec. 2, 2009 at 5:11 a.m.


Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth. There are plenty of ways to show your green spirit, most of which involve the familiar mantra of reduce, recycle, re-use. We all know how to do it and this guide shows you simple way to re-purpose with a purpose!

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Rain Tree Gear is as green as apparel gets

Published May 27, 2009 at 11:40 a.m.


The prominence of the green movement has already affected many of the mainstream sectors of our lives. Many of the everyday decisions we make -- the food we eat, the cars we drive (or don't drive) -- are in some way impacted by a growing concern for our environment. A new Milwaukee apparel company is now doing its part to help people make smarter choices about the clothes they buy.

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Brady Street celebrates spring with Flower Power

Published May 5, 2009 at 11:19 a.m.


Sadly, many of us missed out on the multitude of outdoor Earth Day activities this past April thanks to the two-day torrential downpour Mother Nature provided. But May is blooming in Milwaukee, not only with the month-long Project EverGreen, but also with Brady Street's annual Flower Power street festival, Saturday, May 9.

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Eco Hatchery greens your home, wallet

Published April 17, 2010 at 7:34 a.m.


The somewhat obscured truth about eco-friendly practices is that they are often as kind to your pocketbook as they are to the planet. Adam Borut's Eco Hatchery is a great example. His Milwaukee-based company makes a series of eco kits, effective "fitness programs" for the earth that combine easy-to-use tools with practical instructions, education, and online programs.

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A weekend away in Ashland

Published March 24, 2009 at 2:23 p.m.


At a distance of 350 miles, Ashland is just about as far away from Milwaukee as you can get without leaving the state. It'll take you a good six-or-so-hour drive to get there, but the drive is gorgeous in any season and the trip gives you a good opportunity to take in the vast expanse of Wisconsin.

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Mission Playground Offers 25% Off Eco-Apparel

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Published March 17, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.
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We like Mission Playground because not only are they an environmentally conscious clothing company, but they also uses apparel designs as a vehicle for change. Since 2003 Mission Playground has built a team of environmentally conscious individuals dedicated to the brand’s mission of protecting the playground -- our earth. All apparel incorporates sustainable fabrics, thought-provoking graphics, a pledge to protect the environment and a sewn-in ‘Earth Tip', such as 'Plant Your Car - b ...

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Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?

Published Dec. 16, 2008 at 6:38 p.m.

Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth. There are plenty of ways to show your green spirit, most of which involve the familiar mantra of reduce, recycle, re-use. We all know how to do it and this guide shows you simple way to re-purpose with a purpose!

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Funky Frog features "green" items for little folks

Published June 9, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.


The Funky Frog -- a children's consignment shop with a "green" twist and an emphasis on locally created items -- opens in August at 6241 S. 27th St., inside the Emporium Square.

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