Stay toasty this fall with the Patagonia Women’s R3 Hi-Loft Hoody ($179). This is Patagonia’s warmest Regulator fleece giving the best warmth to weight ratio, which makes it great for layering. The fleece is made up of 88% polyester and 60% of that is recycled. Also just like all Patagonia products they can be recycled through the Common Threads Recycling Program once its done keeping your warm.
Add some recycled industrial elegance to your home with this Recycled Metal Wire Bowl ($72) . This food safe bowl will glow at your next party and you will feel good knowing that you have given wire new life to some wire. Enjoy this work of art next time you entertain.
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Here at UPgreener the air is getting crisp and we are quickly forgetting about summer and preparing for winter. These Grown Outgrown Skis ($TBA) are the eco-friendly free ride skis you need to take on the whole mountain. The skis are made of all natural wood and waterproofed with 3-layer natural resin treatment. The ski’s fibre is made up of tri-directional basalt (volcanic rock) and the base is made of recycled PE. Their store is closed until winter but keep checking back so that you can get the first pair.
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We have been working a lot here at The Upgreener unfortunately not as much on the site as we would like to. However, we all do love granola especially Cascadian Farm Organic Granola ($55.44 for 10) great for a quick breakfast mixed with yogurt to give you the energy you need to start your day and full of great vitamins and nutrients.
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Bring some light to your backyard bbq without the danger and eco-unfriendliness of kerosene torches. The NOKERO Solar Light Bulb ($15) uses 5 LEDs, 4 solar panels and 1 replaceable NiMH to give you 4 hours of light after a full charge and 2 hours after a single charge. Great for back yard shindigs as well as backcountry camping.
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Give your kids a green project before the summer comes to an end, with the Amphibian Rover, Fun Mechanics Kit ($7.50). With this kit and 4 recycled bottles you can make your own amphibious motorized vehicle. The set includes everything you need besides the bottles and the 2 AAA batteries.
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Store sustainably with the SimpleTech (Re)Drive, made of bamboo and recycled aluminum. This eco-friendly designed and packaged drive will take care of all your storage needs. While offering an original style helping it stand out from its competitors. The compact design still packs fast performance while staying cool and quiet. Unfortunately there is no FireWire or eSATA connections but it is still a great step in the right direction.
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If the flopping of flip flops makes you flip out then try some Chaco Zong EcoTreads ($70). These Chacos are easy to slip on while still giving you the stable Chaco performance you love thanks to performance focused Z/2 design. There is a toe-wrap for side to side forefoot stability along with 360 degree Wrap-Fit adjustable straps. The BioCentric footbed has PU formulation so that no time is needed to break them in and the EcoTread outsole is made up of 25% recycled rubber.
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Add a wild recycled look to your decor with this Papier Mache Giraffe Bust($68). The bust is made of layers of repurposed cement bags covered in vintage French book pages. These handmade heads will give your house some Sahara style.
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Pack for your next hike with a Vapur bottle ($8.95) and save space and time. The Vapur Bottle is made of durable, FDA-approved, BPA-free polymer that is odor, taste and stain resistant while still standing up to regular use and cleaning. The cap tightens enough to be thrown in a backpack or freeze to use as an icepack. The Vapur Bottle can also be easily cleaned in your dishwasher and then air dried. The Vapur Bottles can also be shipped flat so that 9 trucks of rigid water bottles can fit in one truck of Vapur bottles to help save gas and reduce pollution.
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