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a couple of months ago, i was an urban piggie. i bought and discarded shirts and shoes like nobody's business, and felt inclined to snatch up huge wads of paper napkins at starbucks that i knew i would never use. my parents raised me in a environmentally conscious japanese household, but being born and raised in new york did a number on my eco-conscience! i created swyyne.com in 2008 as an homage to all of us urban piggies out there who use clothes, electronics, food and other random tchotchkes to try and make ourselves happy, spending more and more $ and creating more waste that we can't see once we throw it away. i hope the site serves as a guide for anyone who loves to buy things, but feels guilty about hurting our earth. indeed, there is a way to be a responsible bourgeoise piggy while still getting your consume on. it just takes a little creativity. i'm also giving away a lot of my favorite things on the style sty section of the swyyne that i know would be happier and more useful to someone else.
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www.swyyne.com
What advice would you offer a non-green person?
It's all about taking baby steps and making yourself feel good about what you're doing. Going green is a lot like going on a diet. It is SO difficult at first, and I am by no means even close to the stage of eco-savviness that I am aiming for, but rewarding myself everytime I make progress really boosts my spirits. Think about all the good you are doing single-handedly each time you decide not to use a paper cup or plastic bag!
Name a couple of your green actions.
I reuse a glass bottle at work for water instead of plastic.
I reuse a mug for coffee instead of paper.
I carry around a cloth bag for groceries.
I politely refuse plastic bags when they are offered to me.
I don't buy bottled water - unless it is an emergency!
I try not to use paper towels in the bathroom when possible.
I carry my chopsticks everywhere (to avoid using disposable utensils).
I reduced my shower time (still needs work).
I recycle.
I teach other how to recycle.
I try to walk or take PT almost everywhere.
I buy green whenever possible.
I promote green products.
I shop at thrift shops.
I try not to buy stuff that is harmful to the earth.
Favorite Films?
12 Angry Men, The Prestige, Donnie Darko, Mulholland Drive, Amorres Perros
Favorite Recording Artist?
Weezer, Morningwood, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, french-sounding stuff, Biggie, 2Pac, No Doubt

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calling all green businesses in new york: win 30 Gs worth of goodies for your startup!

Posted on March 13, 2009 at 12:26pm 0 Comments





30 Gs people!!! swyyne would totally enter if it were a bit more organized than me sitting in bed balancing my laptop and a container of hummus on my stomach.



but that's neither here nor there.



what you need to know:

the green business competition, hosted by green spaces, is a…
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important news if you want money back for installing a green roof or solar panels

Posted on March 13, 2009 at 12:25pm 0 Comments

the department of buildings hasn't announced this yet, but the deadline to apply for green roof and solar panel system tax abatements for the 2009 fiscal year is march 16, 2009. monday!



if you want to apply, please contact bonnie gerard immediately at 212-442-1239 or… Continue

do c.f.l.s actually increase greenhouse gases?

Posted on March 13, 2009 at 12:21pm 0 Comments

the canadian broadcasting corporation suggested in this report last week that cfls or compact fluorescent lamps, which, along with the green leaf, have become the symbol of energy efficiency, may actually be worse for the environment than the now black-listed incandescents.



the reason for the claim may surprise you. supposedly, incandescents, which give off… Continue

Sustainable STYle: Alkemie

Posted on March 13, 2009 at 12:19pm 0 Comments

nowadays, everyone and their mama are "green fashion pioneers." but most of them can't back it up when it comes down to the materials and processes.



alkemie can.



they use 100% reclaimed metals (the largest amount you can say you use without straight-up sounding silly) to make their exquisite and unique pieces.… Continue

don't be a planetfucker: are you recycling correctly?

Posted on March 6, 2009 at 2:34pm 0 Comments

i really enjoyed saul griffith's description of himself and us "planetfuckers" at this year's greener gadgets convention. here is my first video urging you to change your earthfornicating ways.…

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At 4:29pm on March 28, 2009, Eco-Hustler said…
Great seeing you but we should grab a coffee or drink sometime for a lil' one on one eco-sation.:-)
At 2:51am on March 4, 2009, S.L. Goods said…
I've been a lil' insane lately I will get you a line sheet in a
couple of days...;-)
At 11:52am on February 12, 2009, Greenpointer said…
DEFINITELY!!!! The embed codes are all available on my site - http://greenairradio.com.

Thanks for checking me out! Keep in touch!
At 12:00pm on February 10, 2009, Eco-Hustler said…
Hey Yuka,
A writer in Sydney Australia is doing a piece on ecohookups.com and would like a 1 line quote from members. Please leave 1 liners on comment section of his blog "Can I quote you?" on ecohookups.com main page. Tks
See you tonight.=-)
At 11:44am on December 4, 2008, Eco-Hustler said…
Welcome and thank you for your support...
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