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This Group Gift is on (Clean Burning) Fire!

by inlu blog patrol on August 8, 2011

Group Gift Ideas…

The team at ecofabulous found a gem of a group gift with this portable fireplace and portable lamps. I can truly say this is one of the coolest gifts we’ve seen yet! It’s an unbelievably hip, trance-inducing gift for a couple or perhaps parents around the holidays? It might not be tempting now, since it’s still August BUT with the fall months just ahead (I know, believe it or not, the cool weather will arrive!) it’s nice to have something spectacular in mind.

“BrasaFire’s collection of elegant ventless fires burn using denatured alcohol (or bioethanol), a renewable source of energy derived from agricultural products like sugar, potatoes, corn and beetroot. With a variety of sleek stainless steel, high temperature ceramic and glass vessels sure to ignite your inner design sense, sustainability isn’t sacrificed for style. The low level of emissions, just steam and a small amount of CO2 (no smoke or other harmful emissions) means that this classy form of entertainment is as easy on the hostess as it is on the planet. Aside from a variety of portable fireplaces ($415-$625) like the Avani and Camden the , BrasaFire portable fire lamps will bring heat, light and class to any surrounding ($165-265).”

I know a couple getting hitched next spring and this is a top contender. I’m thinking of asking a handful of friends to pitch in and get this together! They’ll ALL love it.

Check out OUR previous post featuring recycled firepits by John Unger!

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Back to School…Top Five Ecofabulous Techy Gift Ideas

by inlu blog patrol on August 1, 2011

Staying up to date with the latest, greatest technology provides us with new, faster, and easier ways to communicate, create and have fun. Especially when it comes to back to school- we have to gather the gadgets to stay in the loop (where did the old fashioned books go??). The only bummer? This technology-driven upgrade cycle is typically very wasteful.  Inlu is all about great gadgets, especially as a group gift and one major, core ideas behind Inlu is….(drumrolll….) reducing waste!

In that frame of mind, I was heartened to discover some clever tech-oriented accessories over at Ecofabulous. These products accentuate my favorite tech gadgets with a minimal environmental impact.

1. Vers Shellcase for iPad

Check out the latest eco-friendly protector for your iPad: the Vers sustainable wood Shellcase. These cases are very attractive and functional. Made of sustainably sourced cherry, walnut or bamboo (Vers plants 100 trees through the Arbor Day Foundation for every tree used in their wood sound systems and accessories).

$79.99

2. Eton Portable Soulra iPod Sound System
Five hours of solar charge time produces eight hours of rockin’ sound, plus the built-in handles mean this radio if the perfect picnic companion ($300).

$300

3. Vers 1E Sound Isolation Earphones
Even Steve Jobs must be getting tired of those ubiquitous (and rather uncomfortable) iPod / iPhone headphones. Consider an upgrade to the Vers 1E, sound isolation earphones with a microphone and a touch of sustainable wood or bamboo.

$49

4. Eco-Friendly Messenger Bags by F. Rock
Rock has crafted remarkably streamlined yet classic bags made 100% from reclaimed fabrics and leathers from top-brand menswear industry factory scraps. Perfect to protect the latest MacBook Air!

5. eBay Instant Sale
Finally, check out eBay Instant Sale, a program aimed at helping eBay users get rid of their old electronics in an environmentally responsible way, and make money in the process. Not a gift per se, but a very useful service.

This blog was thoughtfully crafted by our friend and trusted techie, Ed Shepard. Inlu would like to say “thank you” for writing this post!

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Tip ‘o the Group Gifting Hat to: ecofabulous

by inlu blog patrol on July 26, 2011

We’ve set out to find an inspiring site that features cool product ideas with a greener conscience. Voila: ecofabulous. With back to school just around the corner (and back to birthdays, meetings, teacher appreciation, and all that jazz), we thought we’d jump start the creative options for giving this new season. We’ll be doing a 5-entry series so stay tuned for plenty of  group gift ideas straight from the team at ecofabulous!

Let’s get things started with a bit of art, shall we? Click to discover cool, unique art that would, indeed, make awesome group housewarming gifts, via the site’s “Consciously Curated” selection.

I’m digging the Art of Wayne White, which is even more awesome because he was a co-creator of Pee Wee’s Playhouse, one of my all time favorite shows (look everybody, it’s giant underpants!)…Anyway, I digress. Back to earth.

Stay tuned for a full set of ideas that will inspire your gifting this school year and even into the (do I dare say it yet?) the holidays!

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