Winston’s career began in TV, writing shows for the now defunct MTM company, E! Entertainment Television and
ABC Family. He branched off into publishing, advertising, editing and eventually web design all the while honing his
unique creative voice in several short films and two novels. His professional associations include Premiere maga-
zine, Divine Entertainment, Miramax, Brillstein-Grey Productions, Illume Candles, Regency Enterprises, 20th Century
Fox Film Corporation, Warner Bros. Television, The X-Files and Penthouse Online. Winston is especially proud of
his volunteer efforts for AIDS Project Los Angeles, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and the Special
Olympics and looks forward to using this same passion to educate the world about our world through his work with
G Living.
Here’s a prefab that caught my eye: a modern home made of one of the planet’s most sustainable materials – bamboo. Not surprisingly, it’s another innovative concept from Montreal-based Gau Designs.
It’s only a concept – but after looking at these photos, I’m ready to sign on the dotted line and move in. Sure they had me at “sustainable”, but the building’s design takes comfort and functionality to another level. Two levels, to be exact. From the green roof to the spacious rooms, which are lined with textured bamboo along the walls and floors and interrupted only by large picture windows (view sold separately, I imagine).
Listen up, fashion conscious women with a conscience: if you want to be as well dressed as A-listers Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, check out Ciel, the new label from British designer Sarah Ratty.
Hip, luxurious and special are words that come to mind, style-wise, when perusing the latest collection from the designer who brought you Conscious Earthwear. Smart and aware also come to mind. Created with green fabrics and practices, Ciel’s signature pieces make a more ethical and environmental choice available to stylish women.
For those of you not fortunate enough to be on this year’s guest list (or able to pay $500 for a ticket) G Living will be your eyes and ears at this year’s 17th annual Environmental Media Awards (EMAs). We are taking G LIVING’s REAL G on location, couch and all. We will make sure Nobel Prize winner, Former Vice President Al Gore, and all his Hollywood friends get cozy on the G Living Couch and get real!
Recycled wood gets a big thumbs up from me. As does great design. Especially when it’s for the office, where I seem to be spending most of my time these days.
But this “Xcetera” desk isn’t working for me at all. Designed by Basten Leijh of Bieijh Concepts & Design, whose aim (according to his company’s website) is to “combine esthetics and function”, this new line of furniture was created with Westra, a Dutch company with a flair for office funkiness. And this desk is the first of many offerings in the collection that be brought to market in the hopes of visually jazzing up the workplace through its use of lively colors and groovy shapes.
Blue-Eyed Son’s Andrew Heilprin is the former front man for 40 Watt Domain (the group that created the sonic surf smoke punk genre) whose album “West of Lincoln” shows off the singer/songwriter’s stripped down, acoustic side. An avid surfer and outdoorsman, Andrew recently stopped by to perform an exclusive 2-song set on The Real G and chat about his environmental concerns.
I caught up with Andrew this afternoon via telephone to find out what he’d been up to since his “great” (his word) experience on The Real G. He said he’d gone “to Mexico and scored some insane surf,” which he’s editing footage of right now for possible use on his website.
Since reports of endangered animals usually follow the same trajectory, I’m thrilled to report an anomaly.
For three-quarters of a century, the Mauritius Echo Parakeet has been dying out at an alarming rate. When the breed entered the “critically endangered” category on the World Conservation Union’s annual Red List of threatened species, it was expected to go the way of the dodo.
But after years of controlled breeding experiments, this bird has done an incredible thing: not only has it managed to hang on to life, it’s actually upped its status from “critically endangered” to simply “endangered”. Continue Reading / See Additional Photos
There’s no excuse for not carrying your own reusable shopping bag. Easy words, I know, but now it’s true. The excuse I hear (and use) most often is “I keep forgetting to put the bag in my car” or “It doesn’t fit in my glove box” or “my purse” or “my pocket”.
Clearly, Flip & Tumble had that in mind when they developed their low-density, strong nylon 24-7 bag. Small and lightweight, it’s designed to be with you at all times, whether you keep it in your purse, your backpack – or your car’s cupholder.
How does a reusable bag fit into all those places? Four simple words: scrunch, flip, flip, tumble. (Okay, technically that’s three words. But it’s four procedures.)
When not in use, the 24-7 Flip & Tumble lives in a small ball-shaped pouch only 3” in diameter (approximately the size of a peach). And if you find yourself suddenly buying organic produce on your way home from work, all you need to do is (from the Flip & Tumble site):
The Nissan Cube has gone “denki”. Which doesn’t mean it’s gotten dinkier, as I initially thought. It turns out that “denki” is Japanese for “electric”.
While virtually indistinguishable from the automaker’s current Cube design – at least on the outside, what makes the Denki concept car different from its brother, the production model Cube, is, you guessed it – it’s electric. According to The NewsMarket, “the Denki features an electric motor with laminated lithium-ion batteries located under the floor and seats while the current model includes a 1.3-liter inline 40 cylinder gasoline engine.”
The other primary difference between the Cube and the Denki is the missing row of seats in the latter car – which, combined with a stretched wheelbase, was necessary to accommodate the lithium-ion battery cells.
Want to keep your body in shape and help sustain the planet at the same time? It’s easier than you think. The most obvious way to do this is simply canceling your gym membership and taking your workout outside. Not only will you save that monthly debit charge, I guarantee you the scenery’s better. Wouldn’t you rather look at trees, mountains and animals than at mirrored walls and sweaty humans making like gerbils – going up, down and around on machines, but never actually getting anywhere?
But aside from your enjoyment, did you know that exercising outside can also positively impact the environment? For example, running on a trail instead of a treadmill saves electricity. On top of that, it can help you establish a connection with your community and the people in it.
But you don’t have to be a jogger to get your RDA of aerobic exercise. There are many outdoor activities to get you into the green groove. Going for a walk is one of the greatest ways to keep your body looking and feeling great. And if you’re a multi-tasker, you can combine your walk with a trip to the grocery store. Hike. Ride your bike to work, if it’s feasible. Or better yet, give to yourself and to your community. Participate in conservation and reforestation activities like gardening, planting trees or building trails. Lots of public parks depend on volunteers to keep their spaces healthy and green, and gardening is an excellent low-impact exercise. Something as simple as pulling weeds and pruning trees can have tremendous benefits, both physiologically and ecologically.
Updated on Volvos push to become an electric car company. The company says they have a 5 year $1.2 Billion investment and plan to bring the Recharge concept to market. The project started back in 2006 and they showed off the Prototype C30 in 2007. Since then the company seems be in hiding and may even be on the chopping block and sold off by the parent company Ford. They are looking for buyers, but no takers as of yet.
Ford vice president of sales and marketing Ken Czubay said in a statement.: “We continue to operate in a very challenging economic and competitive environment,”
What does that mean, for all the very promising technology designed into the C30? Will we ever see it in a Volvo or any of the other Ford brands? Isn’t this exactly the thing Ford needs to save their company? The prototype test vehicle uses the same type of technology GM says they are rolling out in the Volt. An electric motor system assisted by a small gas engine generator, which would only produce electricity for the electric motors to us. The Volvo concept takes that a step further by placing the motors in the wheels.
The Prototype C30 Technology test and concept vehicle that works: an electric car with a combustion engine as backup. It’s called the Volvo ReCharge, and it reminds us a lot of the Chevy Volt. Except that it looks likes a Volvo C30 hatchback and has funky green wheels.
G / Shopping Guide SurfMonk, a luxurious line of eco-fiber robes and accessories for après ski, lounge, beach and spa.
G / Style Setting a new precedent in eco fashion, Dirt LA fuses the art of eco-artist McKenzie with earth-friendly manufacturing, yielding a revolutionary approach to organic and luxury clothing.
G / Food Creamy Cremini: Not your ordinary cream-of-mushroom soup. “A flavorful and surprisingly filling herby blend. Best enjoyed gently heated.” (raw food recipe)
G / Food The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the tree, Malus domestica, a member of the rose family Rosaceae, believed to have been originated in Asia.
G / Food Raw Recipe: Hearty Raw Soups – Winter is Almost Over – Stay With Me
G / Food Vegan-Raw Yam Nut Burger! A fresh, whole-foods, vegan-raw burger that is nutrient-dense, super delicious, and filled with enzymes for easy digestion.
