Gotta Getaway: Take On Shanghai Sustainably At URBN Hotels!
by Amber Fijolek
Jul 21, 2010 4:19 PM PDT
Eco-friendly never looked so comfortable! This time around, why not take a green getaway and give Planet Earth a little vacation too? With it's state-of-the-art modernism, it's easy to forget that there's actually a cause behind the swanky URBN Hotels. A mere peek at the chic, boutique lodging makes it hard to believe that China's first sustainable hotel is a former factory warehouse. An extensive effort has been put into the greenness of URBN Hotels, located in the heart of Shanghai, including furnishings and decor made from all recycled materials. Its environmentally friendly practices are the beginning to a new breed of hotels with carbon-neutral practices and commitments to leaving as minimal earth-harming footprints. The company even prides itself on its investment in the growth of the million-tree project, one devoted to the planting of trees reserved for the purpose of compensating for emissions. You're even offered the opportunity to purchase carbon credits to make you feel better about your flight halfway around the world! Don't get the wrong idea: the environment isn't the only thing treated like royalty at URBN. The hotel's 26 rooms, spa suite and 2 penthouses provide the ultimate in guest comfort. With in-house accommodations like their guest-only rooftop cocktail lounge and concierge options that include guided bike tours and Chinese Mandarin language tutoring, guests are guaranteed a memorable Shanghai experience. View the slideshow to take a peek at the sleek and sensible carbon-neutral model that will soon be the new craze in tourism: Shanghai's URBN Hotels!
It's Easy Being Green Today With Earth Day Themed Products!
by Alex Gambardella
Apr 22, 2010 8:42 AM PDT
I'll be the first to admit that aside from choosing public transportation for my daily commute, I don't excel at being eco-friendly or doing my part to minimize my carbon footprint. I mean well, but sometimes inconvenience, lack of know-how, or my love of hairspray just gets in the way. No matter what the excuse, today we can all pitch in and be more eco-conscious in our living in the hopes that it will influence more green efforts in the future, and not just on Earth Day! And that includes the way we shop, the clothes we wear, and the beauty products we use! In honor of Earth Day, I've compiled a slideshow of celebratory products, including this "Down to Earth" CC Skye eco tote that will revamp your shopping style, and Kiehl's Biodegradable Liquid Cleanser which donates 100% of its profits to an eco systems charity! Take a look at the slideshow for 10 Earth Day products that will green-ify your style!
