From Environmental Graffiti:

“Glass blowing was invented a very long time ago – in approximately 50 BC by the Phoenicians – and hasn’t changed hugely since then. The ancient tradition creates some of the most beautiful artworks in the world. Examples of this are the amazing pieces by Dale Chihuly, whose works are exhibited worldwide. Here we are showcasing the works of his that were exhibited in the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory of Tacoma, Washington.”

See the amazing glass art and read more at Blown Glass Flowers Exhibit

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Penny Bonda has been an active participant in the green building industry since its early stages and has pioneered the development of many of the accepted practices and recognized standards that have defined the sustainability movement. She is the founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council committee for LEED Commercial Interiors and the ASID Sustainable Design Council, and is a principal developer of REGREEN, the USGBC/ASID green residential renovation and interior remodeling program.

Though trained as an interior designer, and popularly referred to as the “mother of green interiors” Penny’s expanded expertise includes green business practices, materials evaluation and application, training, leadership, and messaging. She joined with two of the most recognized thought leaders in the green movement, Diana Horvat and Ken Wilson, to form Ecoimpact Consulting—an exciting collaboration offering companies sustainable strategies for better business and the opportunity to work with experts who have a collective knowledge of the sustainability framework and a proven track record of success.

Penny is a Fellow and past president of the American Society of Interior Designers. She is the recipient of ASID’s 2007 Designer of Distinction award and the 2003 USGBC Leadership Award and was named to the National Register of Peer Professionals for GSA’s Design Excellence Program. Her published works include the highly regarded Sustainable Commercial Interiors and Sustainability Matters, written with the General Services Administration.

ASK PENNY: Send your eco-design questions to Penny at askpenny@verizon.net.

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Cory Taylor contacted us this weekend to promote his new website, http://www.wecareclothing.com

Recently, I have been helping to launch the new online green clothing company — We Care Clothing. We carry a large selection of beautiful designer green clothing, from various green fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp. We also plant a tree for every purchase made! New items are put up daily, and you can expect to see some serious sales as well.

We found this great handbag that is made from recycled candy wrappers!

Made from up to 4000 individual candy wrappers, each piece is passionately and patiently hand made by craftsmen and follows the same process of folding, weaving, and sewing, which can take up to 4 days to complete. And while the bags are indeed made from candy wrappers, gum wrappers and soda bottle labels, they stand the test of time and weather for tear-free, long term durability. What you once would have discarded without hesitation, has been transformed and reshaped into the next must have fashion accessory.

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