Archive for August, 2009

Get high on the HighLine

highlineEveryone knows that urban living is less impactful on the environment, but if you’ve lived in a city, you also know that it’s important to get your fix of open space and nature – especially in a city like New York City. That’s why projects like the High Line, where they literally took an old abandoned rail track and converted it into a gorgeous elevated park are both so interesting and so important.

I visited it when I was in NYC a month ago, and can vouch for the fact that it is amazing. It’s beautiful and unique and just fits into the urban landscape in such a seamless way.

Take a look at the High Line website for more info and photos. Also fascinating is the story about how it came to be. Take a look!

Feeling betrayed by SIGG

Awhile back, I had written about my love affair with SIGG bottles, which I had asserted were the superior choice when selecting a water bottle. Why? Because they were BPA (Bisphenol A) free, silly!

Well, I’m now disheartened to read that SIGG has admitted that their water-based epoxy liner contains BPA! I feel deceived and betrayed, and don’t know if I can ever purchase another SIGG product again knowing that this company has greedily soaked in profits while claiming to be the environmentally friendly choice. Now I’m left wondering what the best choice is on the market. Readers, any suggestions?