Since 1916 Keds has made quality shoes that have been versatile as well as functional; now the shoes company wants to add eco-friendly to that list.

The Green Label Keds line features shoes made from 100% organic cotton, non-toxic water-based cements and non-toxic inks and dyes. 

Cost per pair is around $55.

So you keep hearing about going green, but you’re just not sure how to do that in your life. Well, that’s why we’re here and ready to help.

All you need to do is take a peek at these five ways to decrease your carbon footprint and you’ll be well on your way to greeny success.

1. Saving Energy: Set your thermostat a little bit lower in the winter and higher in the summer. A bonus is, you’ll be surprised by your monthly bill.

2. Saving Water: Take fewer and shorter daily showers to reduce the amount of water usage in your home. Again, you will be amazed at how much this will save you on heating and water bills.

3. Saving Gas: Bike dusty? Why not take it to work a couple of times a week if you can’t commit to the whole week? Or if the distance is too great, consider mass transit or carpooling.

4. Eating Smart: Try to buy more locally grown foods which will boost your community.

5. No More Bottled Water: Instead of continuing to buy those plastic bottles, invest in a nice water purifying system and reusable bottle.

Of all the place you think of being green, Disneyland certainly doesn’t come to mind, but it looks like Walt Disney might have a green strategy after all.

Disney revealed a 3-5 year plan to minimize Mickey and pal’s footprints with cutting their emissions in half, reducing their electricity by 10% and decreasing the garbage at resorts in half.

Maybe Mickey can cut his emissions in half, but we’re not at all sure about Goofy.

Linda Wong is not only fixed on leaving a small carbon footprint, but also fixated on sporting the best handbags around.

The new Canopy Verde handbag line from Wong features eco-friendly clutches, totes and bags that will be sure to turn heads.

The bags are made with wood, chrome-free leather and a gentle blend of organic cotton and bamboo fabric.

Dell, along with Intel representatives, talked about how they could be more green-conscious in their IT dealings at the 2009 Greener Gadgets Conference.

On February 27 NYC hosted the 2009 Greener Gadgets Conference where American industry tries to reflect on their carbon footprints and how they manage and promote their products.
 
 The senior manager of Dell’s environmental affairs, Michael Murphy, stated at the conference, “We believe that the environment is an economic imperative and an imperative for our business.”

“We’re hearing consistently that the environment is what powers buying decisions.”