Eco Shoes – Next Big Thing?
Are environmentally friendly shoes the next big fashion statement? More and more companies are adding a line of shoes, or shifting altogether, to using sustainable, organic, recycled or environment friendly materials. In some cases the price does tend to go up, in most it is pretty comparable to top brands.
So the real question is would a consumer buy shoes that have an “Eco-friendly” production? Well, that depends. It’s all a matter of whether the latest styles, trends and even endorsements are made – most importantly if the shoes are in fact non harmful to the environment after they’ve gone through the usual wear and tear. There is definitely a huge market as it is for these types of shoes it only remains to be seen if it can get mainstream attention.
Imagine a junkyard without millions of rubber soles just sitting there. Not a bad scene I have to say.
Nigel Eco Shoe
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Jewelry From Bamboo?
Is it possible to make jewelry from Bamboo? There’s an interesting article here about the possibilities about making jewelry from bamboo. The premise behind it is for being able to use renewable resources in everyday items.
Bamboo is technically a large “grass” and it grows very, very fast. Bamboo is being used in all sorts of products now, including in home furnishings, flooring, kitchen accessories and more.
Naturally I don’t expect this to be the type of jewelry that someone might want to wear to a gala, but then again why not? Perhaps a lot of everyday jewelry can be made from bamboo, which even if thrown away by the wearer at one point of time is almost entirely bio-degradable, which is always good for landfills. Which are overflowing presently.
Here are some more resources if you are feeling creative with bamboo.
If you do come up with some of your own, do send us a snap so we can post it up on the blog here.
Periodic Jewelry
Did you pay attention in Chemistry? Well if not, then here’s a way to catch up, assuming you can stomach the cost of it!
The above rings are from a jewelry company called ItsNoName, they are selling jewelry in 14-karat yellow gold, sterling silver, and solid platinum. Each ring bears the symbol for the element from which it’s made (Ag, Au, Pt), as well as the atomic number and atomic mass just to be chemically accurate.
The cost? Ranging from $205 to $6500! So if this is something that catches your fancy take a look at ItsNoName and buy some chemistry for you.
What is your mood ring color?
The Mood Ring was invented in the late 1960s by Marvin Wernick. Mood Rings were a big hit in the 70′s and since then have been revived repeatedly over the years. The mood ring is said to change color according to your emotional state of mind. This could be useful in some situations, like before you’re about to ask an important question to your girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, mother you can get an idea of their mood before you do so.
Teenagers have obviously caught onto this fad. Not only are they in demand because of their use but they are trendy as well and look great on your hands.
The stone in a mood ring is, essentially, thermotropic crystals which are covered or surrounded by glass. There are many different types of mood rings, and it generally depends on the manufacturer which mood the colors represent.
While some are true believers, the ring mostly changes color due to the temperature. If your body is cool, the ring turns blue or green, the warmer your body the more the chances of the ring turning red.
A general guidance for colors:
- Black: Stressed, Tense or Feeling Harried
- Brown: Anxious, Nervous, Strained, Fearful
- Grey: Very Nervous or Anxious, Scared
- Amber: A Little Nervous or Anxious, Uncertain
- Green: Average Reading, Normal, Not Under Great Stress
- Blue-green: Emotionally Charged, Somewhat Relaxed
- Blue: Relaxed, At Ease, Calm, Lovable
- Dark Blue/Purple: Very Happy, In Love, Passionate, Romantic
