Efficient Products I Like In 2013

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Here are some efficient products I like in 2013. I’ve tested all these products and found that they perform well. Generally, I like things that are ultralight and ultradurable. I also look for things that are sustainably made and come with lifetime warranties. For purchase things, I like Amazon and REI, due to their efficient… [Continue Reading]

Wool Clothing for Biking Commuters

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Does the idea of making that chilly morning commute dressed in wool leave you scratching like a sheep in need of a haircut?  Think again. Gone are the days of itchy wool clothing. Merino wool is not only durable, but soft and comfortable. It’s the best natural material for wicking moisture away from the skin… [Continue Reading]

Organic Men’s Summer Clothing

Organic Men's Summer Clothing

Looking sharp while beating the heat is only half the battle when it comes to choosing summer clothing.  Many of us like to choose clothes and fabrics that are as healthy as possible, both for ourselves and for the environment. Here are some of our top picks for men’s organic summer clothing.  You can feel… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Wool Shirts For Summer

Icebreaker Women's Bodyfit 150 Ultralite Short Sleeve Atlas T-Shirt

As the summer approaches and the weather turns warmer, wool clothing is probably not something we’re rushing to stock up on. As it turns out, maybe we should be. Although scientists have tried to create the perfect fabric that will keep our bodies dry and cool — or warm — wool, a natural fiber, has… [Continue Reading]

Women’s Organic Underwear

Hanky Panky Organic Cotton Thong

Over the past several years, the organic movement has begun to gain steam in the United States. More and more people are buying into the idea that pesticides and good health don’t mix. If you are feeling good about the organic choices you’re making with your food, consider this: what we put on our bodies… [Continue Reading]

Men’s Wool Shirts

Icebreaker Superfine 200 Tech Alice Springs T-Shirt

Sure, summer might not be the the time that you usually think about stocking up on wool shirts. But this natural fiber, that draws water away from your skin and releases it back into the air, is the perfect fabric to keep you cool and dry all summer long. In addition, many wool tops are… [Continue Reading]

An Efficient Spring 2010 Icebreaker Polo

Icebreaker Polo Shirt

How soon the warm weather is here. Icebreaker has released a new line merino clothing for spring. Available from Moosejaw.

Ultrafine Yak Wool Clothing: Efficient

Khunu Yak Wool Jacket

Khunu is a start-up company that aims to be the first to bring yak wool clothing to the global market. They offer a range of athletic clothing that is made with 100% Himalayan yak wool. What are the advantages of yak wool? Khunu says that independent lab tests have shown yak wool to be 10-15%… [Continue Reading]

Looptworks: Products Made Of 100% “Excess” Material

Loopworks Laptop Case: 100% Reclaimed Materials

I’ve been testing some Looptwork products, and they are amazing. Here’s why: the company makes all their products from 100% industrial “excess” materials. That means every zipper, button and thread used in their designs was about to be thrown out. For example, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve shown above is made with 100% upcycled nylon neoprene… [Continue Reading]

A MetaEfficient Men’s Winter Outfit For 2010: Continued

Timberland Sustainable Black Leather Belt

I neglected to mention a few more items for the MetaEfficient Winter 2010 Outfit: a belt, a pair of shoes, and some snow pants.