http://www.swyyne.com ecotips for urban piggies. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:20:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Society of the Plastics Industry developed a resin identification code (that triangle shape with the arrows chasing each other) in 1988 as a way to get us to recycle, but most people do not know that the mark itself is pretty much meaningless. If you're washing and recycling takeout ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/07/01/why-that-triangle-arrow-recycling-symbol-is-a-piece-of-garbage/ Sometimes all it takes is a little quality time with someone who you know would do the same for you. A human auction and this pic also help immensely. http://www.swyyne.com/2009/06/14/i-get-by-on-a-little-help-from-my-friends/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="292" caption="I have no sympathy for you. Okay, maybe a little. Seems kind of dirty and annoying to look for stuff in a dump. But anyways, serves you right."][/caption] Well, this is a modern-day Aesop's fable if my bloodshot eyes ever saw one. Annat, a well-meaning Israeli lady ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/06/10/think-twice-before-you-buy-new-things-you-could-lose-1-million-bucks/ Traveling is usually seen as an eye-opening experience, but I am now more confused than ever. While I was away and not really able to work on Swyyne, I thought a lot about what my little teeny tiny 140 lb. life (I added 6 lbs. for my "soul") is doing ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/06/08/i-am-a-changed-woman/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="360" caption="photo courtesy of the daily green"][/caption] I woke up extra hungry this morning, and what did I see in my inbox? An invite to see FOOD, Inc. As you all know, I've been having issues about what I eat - mainly not being such a food-whore and ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/06/08/food-inc-its-a-movie-about-food/ vogue loved this flirty bikini so much, they asked loyale to bring it back from a past line. it's made using all low-impact dyes in NYC baby! inhabitat is giving it away for free. all you have to do is comment on the post. win it here: $120 limited edition eco-swimsuit edit: remy ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/05/24/win-the-flirty-eco-bikini-worn-by-gisele-in-vogues-green-fashion-issue/ just read this on no impact man, and still have to process it. Yeah, really. We're all going to get sicker as the ice caps melt according to a new story in Wired (photo courtesy of them, by the way). Why? Well, to put it succinctly, in the words of the blog What ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/05/21/is-global-warming-giving-us-the-flu/ iunika's new gyy netbooks are perfect if you need extra battery juice on the go. just expose the solar panels that com embedded on the case, and you're ready to rock. the capabilities are what you would expect from other netbooks (no hard core gaming or graphics editing), but did ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/05/20/iunikas-new-netbook-is-solar-powered-and-super-cheap/ good news for every new yorker who has had "greenis envy" towards places like san francisco, japan and canada: governor david a paterson has announced plans to ban the purchase of bottled water by state-owned agencies. this makes so much sense since new york tap water is considered the "champagne of all ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/05/19/new-york-to-ban-bottled-water/ in honor of the 400th anniversary of good old henry hudson finding that big flowy thingie that separates us from the armpit of america, ecoventions is hosting a green business cruise on the queen of hearts! i've always been a bit wary about these "green drinks" type events, but this one ... http://www.swyyne.com/2009/05/13/likeminded-people-food-and-bands-on-a-boat-for-free/