It’s not your grandmother’s wine box!

This 3-liter tube contains a premium, rich and structured California Cab – the first release by winemaker Barry Gnekow, who went looking for a way to drink outside the box and to entertain without the waste.

“My goal was to produce the equivalent of a $25 bottle of wine that could be delivered to the consumer at under $10 per bottle,” he says.

At $40 a tube, The FOUR Cabernet scores many eco points. It eliminates expensive traditional glass-and-cork packaging, cutting wine bottle landfill waste by …

Tags: carbon footprint , cardboard , cork , eco friendly , gas , glass , green , organic , packaging , Paso Robles , shipping , sustainable , tube containers , windpower , wine

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Your principal incentive to recycle? That one’s a no-brainer: the environment, of course. But, it doesn’t just have to be a green act of good will; it can add a little extra cash to your wallet as well. Recycling for money sure won’t make you a millionaire, but these days every penny counts. So, cash in on your good conscience with these items.

Aluminum Cans
I’m a soda addict, and I can go through a 12-pack faster than a roll of toilet paper. Even if you only drink a …

Tags: aluminum , glass , money , plastic , recycle

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Call it a succulent message in a bottle: terrariums that capsulize nature’s beauty and grace without requiring high maintenance and daily watering to thrive. You probably have the ideal vessel stashed some place with your vases. Get inspired and grow!

Pictured above: A Carnivorous Plant Terrarium from Apartment Therapy is showcasing a Pitcher Plant, which is rumored to feast on flies.

This Etsy Moss Terrarium, described as the “instant boyfriend” is simple to care for, involving  a glass container that …

Tags: air plants , fern , garden , gardening , glass , green , grow , indoor plants , moss , plants , succulents , terrarium , vase , water

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Window tints are optical grade polyester sheeting with colored dye and/or metal particles embedded into its surface.

For years, homeowners have applied the film to their glass to add privacy and security to bare windows in a modern setting, and to keep expensive furnishings from fading.

But as our energy conservation needs grown, consumers find the film to be a fairly inexpensive way to add or block heat and greatly reduce their electricity bills.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an estimated $30 billion or more of energy is lost per year …

Tags: blinds , conservation , decor , design , eco window film , energy , energy bills , glass , glass tints , solar

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Now that my pancakes have been flipped (and, in one instance, removed from the ceiling), it’s time for me to take up Caitlin’s challenge and observe my very own Eco Lent.

I’ve already decided what I’m giving up for 40 days. It wasn’t very difficult.

First, a little about me – and a confession. Of the whole EcoSalon team, it’s a safe bet that I’m the least eco-friendly. I recycle, I try to shop ethically, and I walk or cycle everywhere (I’ve never learnt to drive, initially because …

Tags: composting , cooking , food , glass , healthy eating , ingredients , lifestyle , organic , plastic , recipes , recycling , sustainable

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My husband has promised the girls they can have a “yule tree” this year as a non-religious way for half-Jewish kids to bring the splendor of winter indoors. The idea of a yule tree dates back to the folk traditions of the Celtic Druids and Saxons, who collected trees from the woodlands as part of the annual solstice festival.  There was no talk back then of Christmas pines or Chanukah bushes. The spirituality came from the gifts of nature and the symmetry of the seasons.
In creating our own traditions, it’s …

Tags: accessory , ambience , artisan , decor , glass , holiday , metal , seasonal

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As global warming delivers temperatures in the high 80s around much of the lower U.S., you may not want to pack up the picnic basket and hunker down for cabin living just yet.

I’d rather embrace the butterflies, since there are so many lovely patterns and accents to keep us connected to the prettiest garden bug we know. Inside or out, they let our imaginations take flight:

The Butterfly Jubilee Fabric from Mod Green Pod is 100% organic, featuring our winged friends in bold shades on an elegant field …

Tags: decor , garden , glass , green , organic , paper , tabletop , textiles , vintage

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When I display flowers, I like to show them off from stem to petal. And these cute Glass Bird vases seem like a very sweet way to show off a few blooms in nooks and crannies that need a little cheer.

Mouth-blown to form crystal clear sculptures of a chickadee and a dove, this cheerful set brings a little bit of nature inside. If you love birds as much as our editor, Sara, does (see her posts here, here and here) you ought to scoop

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Jack-O-Lanterns come and go, rot and decompose, get added to the compost heap to nurture a newborn plant.
I like the intricate stems on these recycled glass pumpkins from The Pacific Northwest Shop ($72).  As you can see, the colors of the glass really vary depending on the source of the recycling.

The three below are pumpkins of kitris reycled glass handmade in Canada from Olive Barn. They come in small and large sizes ($49 to $109). All of the glass pumpkins can be safely shipped to you and it’s a good …

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