BMW ActiveHybrid 7

BMW seems to be taking a break from their hydrogen dreams and is now coming out with a more marketable option, a hybrid. The ActiveHybrid 7 ($TBA) will go up against the Mercedes S400 Hybrid and Lexus LS600h. The electric motor and twin turbo V8 produce a combined 459bhp and 516 lb ft. All that power is channeled through an 8 speed automatic that will launch it to 60 in 4.9 seconds. While sprinting to 60 the eco-saloon will burn an average of 29.1 mpg. The eight-speed auto and lithium ion battery make the ActiveHybrid 7 the first automatic with stop-start and battery back up so that air conditioners can be used even when the engine is off. To top off the eco-concious look there is special aero dynamic wheels and Bluewater paint.

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Broadlands Organic Cotton Jeans

Orvis takes pure heavy-duty organic cotton and cuts it into their classic five-pocket design for their Broadlands Jeans ($54). They then give them a heavy prewash to make them feel like you have been wearing them for years. These durable eco-friendly denim jeans can help you more comfortable enjoy your environment, more environmentally.

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Eco-Friendly Blown Wine Glasses

Blown wine glasses ($62.95 for 4) standing on silvery bases the blown glass with deep translucent color. The wine glasses are made of recycled glass and aluminum leaf and free of lead and toxins. Each glass is hand made by a family in Mexico so each one is unique in size and some have tiny bubbles beneath the surface. The Quirarte family also makes other styles of glasses including martini glasses. So now you can have an eco-friendly glass for all those organic wines on the market now.

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MEC Source PFD

After a year and a half Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) has made its own PFD ($54.09). Not only does this PFD offer comfort, value and different configuration options but it is also the first PFD to use cross-linked PE foam. PE foam was developed by MEC and it meets and exceeds both UL and ULC standards of testing. Traditonal PVC foams are bad for the environment and are not as light, buoyant or long lasting. The PE foam paired with the ergonomical design of the PFD offer an incredible range of motion and mesh panels paired with neoprene on the bottom make for a comfortable and breathable PFD that stays in its place. There are also optional add ons for the PFD like a rescue belt or hydration pocket. This PFD can do everything but paddle and if your not a paddler or sailor at least your wearing a green life vest in your not so green motor boat.

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Papagayo Organic Spiced Rum

Papagayo Organic Spiced Rum ($32.50) created in a rural part of Paraguay. Eight hundred different organic sugar farmers produce cane for Papagayo Organic Spiced Rum. The syrup extracted from the crushed organic sugarcane is fermented for 36 hours to reach the level of purity they require. The rum is then distilled in traditional stills but they are now under the control of the Swiss Organic Certification Company. After that it is filtered and placed in ageing barrels till it has reached Organic perfection. Finally the rum is carried by carts to the river then on to the rest of the world.










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Yava Glass

Yava Glass ($10) gives glass bottles a second chance. The bottles are collected and transformed by a husband and wife duo. These "Upcycled" products are items that were headed to a lifetime in the landfill but were altered to make them into collectible items customers would value. Our favorite is the "Leninade" glass complete with communist symbol and can be purchased with a matching coaster. Yava Glass is not only in the cup business, they also make other housewares and jewelry. Check out their whole collection on Etsy.com and get your own set of unique "upcycled" glassware.

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Nissan Leaf

Nissan has recently come out with a concept version of the first zero emission economy car. The electric powered Nissan Leaf ($TBA) can go 100 miles on a charge which is enough for 70% of the world population`s needs. The Leaf can also recharge 80% of its battery in 30 minutes. The battery will also fully charge in 8 hours with a 200v outlet, the 90kW battery powers an 80kw engine with 207lb ft of instant electric torque. Now more of the world can buzz around silently and emissions free.

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Emergen-C OSERIES

Now you can get your overload of Vitamin C more organically with Emergen-C OSERIES. The Island Fruit Breeze flavored drink mix has the same 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 7 types of B vitamins, antoxidants and electrolytes. Seventy percent of the ingredients are organic including the mango, pineapple and other fruit extracts for flavoring. The Emergen-C OSERIES is organic, dairy free, gluten free,low sodium and vegeterian friendly.

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Guyot TapGuard

Guyot TapGuard ($14.95) is a reusable filter for reusable widemouth bottles. It has a carbon filter that can be put on any camelbak or nalgene bottle or bladder for clean water from any safe source. The TapGuard comes with two carbon filters that remove 95% of chlorine. Each filter is made in America and good for 100 litres of clean water and the TapGuard comes in Tahoe Blue, Tangerine and Black. Now you can hike, bike or run and have all the freshly filtered water you want.

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