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By Mariah Olson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager When I hear the phrase DIY, I immediately think of clothing, accessories and jewelry. And sure enough, there are spaces all over Seattle where you can go and use other peoples' sewing machines and craft tools to express this kind of creativity...

I bet virtually all of you reading this post have a 5-10 year old child that you are looking to buy a gift for this holiday season. Whether you're a parent or an honorary "auntie" to your friends' kid, there is a child in this world to whom you want to show your love. If you are reading...

-Jill Amsberry, Community Outreach Manager 'Tis the season to stress about long holiday shopping lists and ever-increasing credit card debt, at least if you are anything close to the average American. For me, this is the time of year when I struggle to reconcile my anti-consumptive aspirations with...

This came in via email from Anima L, a friend of EcoMetro: I just wanted to drop you a note to say how NEAT-O the Chinook Book is! I just spent the day with a girlfriend on a 2-for-1 expedition around the city, including free bus rides , yoga , ice cream at Molly Moon's , coffee at Vita , and discounts...

Thanks to all of you who visited our booth at the Seattle Green Festival this past weekend! We had a great time meeting fans of Chinook Book and welcoming others into our flock! There was so much great energy coursing through the Convention Center, all celebrating the latest and greatest in the world...

Do you have a favorite green gift for a sweetie? Are you a green merchant with the perfect product for a honey? Or are you a local crafter? We're compiling our Valentine's Day Gift Guide and need your help! Email us at editor@ecometro.com with "Gift Guide" in the subject line or leave...