My favorite site, Trend Watching sent out the March newsletter highlighting 12 eco sub-trends. “ECO-BOUNTY refers to the numerous opportunities, both short and long term, for brands that participate in the epic quest for a sustainable society. Some of these opportunities exist despite the current recession, others are fueled by it, not in the least because of new rules and regulations. Downturn-obsessed brands who lose their eco-focus will find themselves left out in the cold when the global economy starts recovering."
The Waterkeepers Alliance unveiled their site last week, Dirty Lie - exposing the truths about the destructiveness of coal and it's entire life cycle—from mining to transportation to scrubbing to burning to waste storage. After reading, if you had previously bought into the $40M 'clean coal' campaign, you will quickly be disuaded of that oximoron and realize that everything about the use of coal is inherently dirty. The truth is that coal pollutes our water, communities, forests and mountains, kills wildlife and contributes to climate change, in addition to poisoning our drinking water and our fish with mercury and other toxins.
I'd like to jump in this eco-friendly bed;) Environment Furniture opened up it's LA showroom and is committed to using materials with low environmental impact and responsible processes to create aesthetically sophisticated designs with a true organic quality. The materials used in Environment's collections are either reclaimed, recycled or repurposed wood and canvas, providing true diversity in both appearance and texture.
Whether you live in a city or the 'burbs, it's possible to have fresh, locally grown produce delivered to your doorstep. There are over 1,000 community-supported-agriculture farms (CSAs) around the country. For a share or subscription fee (or sometimes just for getting your hands dirty for a few hours on the farm), you'll receive fresh-from-the-farm vegetables and fruits—and possibly even meat, dairy, or prepared food. Not only a way to help support the farms, but a smart way to sustain living. Check out the list of farms in your region. 
Entrepreneur magazine's trend watch for opportunities in 2009.
I want this car! I have always loved Mini's. Singer James Blunt was one of the first to receive the new electric Mini Cooper. The EV was created under a partnership with Hybrid Technologies and NASA. Now, it’s been announced that HT is ready to put the conversion process into commercial production — allowing us to drive some of the first all-electric lithium powered cars early next year. Yay!Use less, Go clean, Pay less. While you're being eco-conscious check out AutoBlogGreen!
The Green movement is making incredible strides all over the globe. One notable newcomer is Chrstine Gardner (my friend Monica's cousin). What began as a research project for her 8 year old daughter’s school, has developed into a research and blog website, specifically aimed at mother’s who want to “green” their lives. More Green Moms launched last week. Relevant to all, it provides literature, best practices, and other helpful resources. Christine says eloquently:
Domino Magazine is getting environmentally conscious with their gallery for making greener choices in your home. Suggestions like selecting a Wolf cooking range and an Asko dishwasher, which uses less water and electricity than ordinary units, are great ideas for going pro-environment in your kitchen. Also, using chemical-free sustainable furniture, earth-friendly paint, eco flooring and vintage finds - you can be green in no time.
