Apparel
Burlap?
The talented crew at eROI built seven planet a mighty fine website which is in a constant state of flux as we continue to add new mindful suppliers to the mix. Upon initial review of the site (back when I first joined the company) I was particularly drawn the texture being used as the background image – one thought to myself: what is the story behind Burlap anyway? Where does it come from? Read more about Burlap here.
garbage necklace
The other day I was cruising on foot through N Portland and then headed down to Interstate Avenue where I boarded the train. On my walk I was noticing all the garbage lining the streets – I thought to myself – “What do we do with all this garbage?” Image below is what I came up with on the spot.
I found a scrap length of red string
I found a smashed metal wristwatch dial
I bought a paper train ticket
The result: a one of a kind necklace
Now that said, the necklace below may not suit you; but at least the concept of it points us in a new direction; the direction being using up all that is around us.
NY Times Covers Portland Biking Culture
As I was biking in to work this morning along Waterfront Park (Willamette River and Mt. Hood views), I caught up with a colleague of mine who works at the PDC and we rode the rest of the way into work together. It was one of those “Portland moments” where it would be unexpected anywhere else for a couple business guys who haven’t seen each other in 3 months connect on a morning commute into work. Portland, like Amsterdam, has a biking culture, and with the right gear, it’s refreshing to bike rain or shine (although SUN is so so much better). Here is the NY Times article my Dad (who lives in Washington DC) sent me as I arrived at my desk this morning:
“A LOT of good cyclists come out of Portland just because you can ride year-round,” said Bruce Rogers, an athletic-shoe designer visiting from his home in Hailey, Idaho. “I love coming back because I love the biking, no matter what time of year it is. More than fitness, it’s a fun outlet. As long as you have decent rainwear you can ride in any weather.”
Careering through streets on a bicycle in Portland, Ore., this time of year can be an easy weekend adventure that mixes showers, sunbursts, cafes and a robust bicycle culture. And equipped with a sturdy rain jacket, booties, fenders and a bike map (a waterproof version that folds to the size of a credit card is handy), visitors can enjoy the city the way locals do.
New York Times – Green Blog Post
Great article about the world’s first chain of green general stores in today’s New York Times:
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/03/green-franchising-and-the-general-store/
initial public offering
seven planet isn’t a business. it isn’t a government. In the end, it really isn’t anything. But, if you had to put label on it now, it might be described as a further extension of the theme of “perfect liberty through economics”.
$70 gets you some SUN gear and a pollen point.
if you want in, call Ryan…
bable tower => education => sevenplanet
as most everybody knows by now, seven is exponential. but, it is not instantaneous multiplication. rather, it is gradually increasing exponential growth, the speed of its buds blossoming at a rate somewhat inversely proportional to the number seven brand companies then in existence.
what it all comes down to is this. Is a company pursuing profits or purpose? If it is purpose, they are welcome in seven planet. With humility and reverence, it is our honor to welcome www.sameunderneath.com. Their brand vision for planetary education is it.
store photos – priest river, id
a few photos of the Priest River store (”shelter in a rainstorm”) are available here: seven-planet-grand-opening.pdf
Seven Life
seven planet™ is the world’s first chain of green general stores. It is the foremost green and sustainable marketplace for consumer-based products sold within both virtual and traditional storefronts.
At seven planet we believe that living in a more earth friendly manner is as easy as 1…2…7. Therefore, we have compiled feedback from our patrons, advisors and team on how to live a seven life. This simply means that anything that is good for the planet, our environment and resources is “seven”.
So, the seven life is simply a way of living where we collectively work to further improve our approach to how we interact with our planet.
It’s about progressing towards a more sustainable life for you, your family and your community. One step at a time to help collectively save the planet. Like anything in life change takes time and continual revisions to the way each of us approaches existing patterns. The changes we all need to make to save the planet are no different and they will take time.
However, with viable feedback and with examples of how people are living the seven life we hope to simplify the process of changing for us all. From little steps to big ones, we have a path to personally and professionally being more seven.
The seven life is simply a way of living where we collectively work to further improve our approach to how we interact with our planet. The opportunity to live a more seven life is present every day, though like all things it takes time and continual revisions to the way each of us approaches existing patterns. Here are some seven life tips for taking those initial steps towards change:
green tip #1: start carrying a bag
This a very simple and effective way in which to turn a common trip to the grocer into a sustainable activity. Simply keep one to three canvas or cloth bags in the trunk of your car or bike trailer. When you shop have your groceries or products placed in your cloth bag vs. a plastic or paper bag. In the United States, 40 billion grocery bags are used each year, 30 billion plastic and 10 billion paper bags. Currently only less than 1% of Americans bring cloth bags to the grocer. If everyone did we would save 14 million trees and 3600 million barrels of oil a year.
green tip #2: begin with the light
This is truly one of the easiest and most effective ways in which to turn a home or business into a more sustainable location. By completely replacing all existing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs you will have taken a major step towards helping save the planet. CFLs can last for as many as 7 years and utilize 1/3 the energy of traditional light bulbs. If each home in the United States simply replaced one incandescent bulb with a CFL bulb it would save the amount of carbon dioxide created by 1 million cars.
green tip #3: unplug appliances
Make it a habit to unplug all appliances when you are finished using them, it helps to reduce the amount of electricity you are using.
green tip #4: bring our own chopsticks
I eat alot of asian foods so i always have my own set of chopsticks with me. I feel if more people would do this the waste from those dispossible chopsticks would be a great impact on the planet
green tip #5: nmera lighting
Nmera Lighting is is in full development of a line of LED lighting that will replace drop ceiling fluorescent fixtures and most all the lights you see out on the street, highways, parking lots and exterior building accent lighting. This technology will save not only the planet but your wallet. Our website is coming soon and we’ll give all the lowdown there. You can contact Owen Stephens,CTO @ owen@nmeralighting.com. Thanks!
db clay
Talk about creative. The folks at db clay have set a new standard in personal accessories! In college, the founders starting building wallets out of ducttape. Soon after, with the demand for their wallets growing exponentially, they started a line of eco-friendly wallets, with super-cool contemporary designs. db clay, we are honored to showcase your products - thank you!
who, what, when, where, why?
A fundamental operational mandate of seven is to keep things simple. For those interested, our initial business plan, formally established at 7:00pm on July 7, 2007 while listening to the live earth concert, is available for review here!
