A stylish French shoe brand now offers sneakers that are entirely vegan
Veja, a chic French sneaker brand, has a reputation for its newfangled use of sustainable and organic materials in the production of its shoes. Wanting to take it a step further, the company has been working on developing a truly eco-friendly vegan shoe for the last five years, one that is fully Read More...
The slow road to growth
The Slow Money movement aims to change financial markets — and enhance well-being — through investments in local food systems. Amy Domini | September 2010 issue On May 6, 2010, the world of Wall Street went crazy. A sudden frenzy of selling began. Fine blue chip stocks plummeted to levels Read More...
Meet the new boss
How green MBA programs produce graduates skilled in social and environmental stewardship. Andrew Tolve | November 2009 issue Every month, business students all over North America retreat to a campus on Bainbridge Island, 255 acres (90 hectares) of pristine land a short ferry ride from Seattle, Read More...
A good kind of group think builds sustainable small businesses
Ernesto Sirolli taps into the collective genius of communities. Larry Gallagher | Sept/Oct 2009 issue If you happen to ride your bicycle to Ernesto Sirolli's Sacramento, California, residence, as I did, your effort won't go unrewarded. When he opens the garage door, you'll be treated to a glimpse Read More...
Lester Brown's plan to stop climate change
Pioneering environmentalist Lester Brown has a plan to stop climate change, and save civilization in the process. Marco Visscher | June/July 2009 issue Lester Brown has always been skilled at taking the lay of the land. As a teenager, he grew tomatoes in New Jersey and went on to earn a degree in Read More...
Passive House Resources
Passive houses are leading the way toward a carbon-neutral future by producing more energy than they use and drastically reducing fuel bills and C02 emmissions. To find out more about passive houses, architect Rolf Disch and how to make your house a passive house take a look at our passive house Read More...
Eco fashion resources
Ode Editors | June/July 2009 issue Magazines and blogs Eco Fashion World A web magazine and comprehensive guide to eco fashion, edited by fashion researcher Kim Poldner Style Will Save Us London-based digital style magazine covering all things "super stylish and ethical" In the Loop Green fashion Read More...
Ode's 2009 Organic Top 20
A garden of earthly delights — Ode’s annual pick of products that are good for your body, your soul and the planet. The Editors | May 2009 issue Back in March, First Lady Michelle Obama made a bold statement when she picked up a shovel and began digging up a patch of White House lawn to plant Read More...
Community-based tourism: Going native
For life-changing trips that boost local economies, try community-based tourism. Carol Greenhouse | April 2009 issue At the end of a business trip to Central Asia last summer, Leo Caprez decided to see Kyrgyzstan. So he signed on for a five-day tour through the Kyrgyz Community-Based Tourism Read More...
Video: Life with a hydrogen fuel cell
Take a tour through the Kawamoris' house and see a brief interview with Mrs. Kawamori on having a hydrogen fuel cell that powers the family's home. Ode Editors | April 2009 Read More...