Not just because they buy our bags. Bike messengers are old skool true green and keep NYC going. The New York Bike Messenger Association is a great resource for bike messengers everywhere. Know your rights!

I like to paint my nails, but I hate the chemicals! I just tried Hopscotch Kids Water Colors.  It is completely water based with no formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene or other petrochemical solvents (none of the toxic chemicals found in most nail polishes). The primary ingredients are water, water-miscible acrylic polymer emulsion, and non-toxic colorants (no fd&c).I think I look good in green.Everyone does!

xo

Raquel

Rachel Avalon won the Project Green Search.  She lives in L.A. and volunteers for various green causes. Avalon says she hopes to play a role as a spokesperson for a new green revolution.

I am really hoping they have a male competition soon. Imagine it, Nathaniel – Next Top Model the Green Version! I rock the LOHAS world. I gardening organically, cook organic vegetarian cuisine, and I love being a model  for First World Trash. Their messenger bag is with me everywhere I go.

What do ya think?

Nuthin but a gthang baby! Earth consciousness for your baby’s bum!

gDiapers are breathable, 100% biodegradable diapers you can flush, compost or toss. gDiapers are designed to keep your baby dry and comfortable and the planet a little happier. Choose from two guilt-free options:biodegradable diapers with our biodegradable gRefills or reusable cloth diapers with our gCloth inserts. Both fit our adorable little gPants, which come in lots of fun colors to give your baby the cutest bum in the sandbox.

Check out the videos of how they breakdown, compost, and flushadoodle!

Recently, during a first world trash table discussion, we arrived on the topic of sex toys. Clearly this was not appropriate conversation for the workplace but it was nonetheless educational and informative. We all realized, without admitting it, that we use and play with sex toys made from materials that are not very environmentally friendly. Thus, a google search and analysis began and came upon Earth Erotics. They’ve got all the natural sex toys you need for your most natural places.

Check out their website here: http://www.eartherotics.com/catalog/

We love love love Moo Shoes!

Everything they carry is 100% cruelty free, which means nothing they sell contains any animal products. They have a store in NYC’s lower east side where I got some cool kicks, and you can shop online.

I wear these and love em.

I’m a model and a pretty good chef as well. I loved the veggies Jenelle grilled at the last FWT BBQ. They were so delish and a huge hit with non vegetarians. She grilled  Portabello mushrooms, a variety of beautifully colored peppers, onion, red onion, zucchini, and pineapples. They were a huge hit.

I was able to get the marinade mixture from her, you can play with amounts. Marinate for an hour at least:

Pineapple juice

Soy Sauce

Agave Nectar

Rice Wine Vinegar

Minced Garlic

Yes! NVEY Eco of Australia makes organic cosmetics and compostable brushes!

To dispose of the brushes in your own compost in your back yard, but cut off the hairs first. The handle is made of a special corn resin material that breaks down – going back to the earth – being decomposed largely through aerobic decomposition!

You can also compost NVEY ECO Brushes by mailing them back to the NVEY ECO headquarters to receive a 20% discount on future orders, going to the website to look up the nearest composting center throughout the U.S.

Thanks to Glamourous and Green for the tip!

At the International Gift Fair, Jenelle shows us a new product made from materials found at Bonnaroo 2010.

The International Ecotourism Society has been around for 20 years.  Their site has tons of free information, volunteer opportunities,  travel ideas, and even an ecotourism job board! Free videos and webinars too. Their Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel Conference is coming up Sept. 8th is Portland, Oregon.

TIES promotes ecotourism, which is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.