It’s happened to all of us: You’re racing down a busy Manhattan street, jonesing for sugary baked goods, but with no time to pop into a bodega to satisfy the craving. NYC-based bakery Sprinkles Cupcakes has come up with a solution to that exact dilemma by installing new cupcake ATMs around Manhattan. Beginning this summer, the bakery will set up three cupcake ATMs, in midtown, downtown and the Upper West Side, that will dispense gourmet cupcakes wrapped up in boxes and bags made from recycled materials.

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Scores of incredible and inspiring new museums opened over the course of the past year, and we were excited to see many of them showcase wonderful collections and exhibits alongside sustainable design and amazing architecture. From art and natural history to cultural and prehistory, these incredible and sustainable museums have something for everyone. Read on for six of our top picks!

 

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There are two types of coffee lovers in the world: commercial café frequenters and coffee connoisseurs. If you fall into the latter category, or simply appreciate the alluring aroma of an excellent cup of Joe, this unique opportunity will surely get you percolating. Peet’s Coffee is offering a sweepstakes that will award three grand-prize winners an all-expenses-paid trip to Brazil with a guest, to get a true behind-the-scenes coffee experience at a working coffee estate. Bi-weekly prizes, including a Peet’s Tasting Journal or Peet’s Tumbler, will also be awarded beginning on January 23.

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Have you been avoiding Campbell’s Soup ever since you heard the reports of higher than average bisphenol A (BPA) last year?  You might want to reconsider your stance, since the iconic soup company has pledged to phase out BPA from the lining of their soup cans.  After reports of the chemical presence in Campbell’s soups, which are highly marketed to children, the Cans Not Cancer campaign was launched by the Breast Cancer Fund.  Click ahead to read more about their efforts and how they’re paying off!

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Be ready for those April showers next month with these stylish, equestrian-inspired rainboots by Kamik. They sell for $65 but they can be yours for free if you enter our giveaway on Ecouterre! Aside from being durable and chic, these boots are made in Canada from vegan-friendly, PVC-free synthetic rubber and each pair is 100 percent recyclable through Kamik’s take-back program. See all the other colors you can win here.

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Jim Dingilian’s incredible bottle art is much more complex than the traditional building of ships inside of bottles. The detailed scenes trapped inside recycled glass bottles are made with just candle smoke. The artist burns the inside, then carefully etches away the residue, revealing imagery of trees, cars, and industrial landscapes within the confines of each bottle.

 

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In the last three articles of our Green Guide to Prefab series we discussed the history of prefab design, the evolution of mobile homes into modular prefabricated homes, and ways to maximize eco-efficiency when choosing a site for your prefab. Despite certain components being prefabricated off-site, prefab homes actually offer a lot in the way of customization, allowing individuals to customize many features to create the perfect living environment for the lifestyle of the owner. In the latest article in our Green Guide to Prefab series, we’ll be taking a closer look at the idea of an owner’s lifestyle, and we’ll tell you the questions you need to ask in order to build a home that fits with your life. Read ahead as former Lindal Cedar Homes CEO and green design consultant Michael Harris returns to Inhabitat to walk us through the business of examining lifestyle and understanding why this element is crucial in creating a happy, comfortable and enduring home.

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Bill McKibben and the team at 350.org are surely celebrating today as the Senate voted yesterday against the Keystone XL pipeline, however, that doesn’t mean they are resting. They’ve announced their next fight and it is a big one: oil subsidies. The organization is starting a petition to end the $4 billion per year in oil subsidies and is announcing an effort to get every congressperson and senator on the record regarding their stance on big oil. 350.org points out that the millions given as campaign contributions to representatives on Capitol Hill by the fossil fuel industry is speaking volumes about Washington’s position on this issue.

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We all know that many common household items contain toxins that are known hormone disruptors and are linked with asthma and other health issues, but avoiding those products might be more difficult than previously thought. A frightening new study from the Silent Spring Institute reveals that products are frequently mislabeled, making it difficult for consumers to screen for potentially dangerous chemicals. Head over to Inhabitots to read about some of Silent Spring’s other findings.

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Sleep like a monkey in the Tentsile -- a hammock/tent hybrid that will have you high up in the trees surrounded by nature. The UK maker of this tent touts the Tentsile as the world's most versatile tent for good reason - it gives you the ability to camp in some interesting locales. To get it set up, string its three anchor points from trees and viola -- you'll be up above the ground, away from crawly insects, snakes, and even bears. The suspended three-person tent could also keep you safe in flash flood areas or other spots prone to natural disasters. Either way, it's kind of like having a portable treehouse - and we think that's pretty neat.

 

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As we all look forward to the start of the 2012 London Olympics, War on Want, an anti-poverty charity is looking into the human rights violations committed by the companies that provide the sportswear. Their report documents evidence of illegal work hours, dismal wages, sexual harassment, and physical violence in six factories contracted by Adidas, Nike, and Puma. Click ahead to read more about the accusations and learn what this means for the upcoming games.

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Marcia Patmos, the brains behind the much-loved M Patmos eco fashion line, applies her eco-conscious mindset to everything she does. When we saw the designer during fashion week, she mentioned her newly-upgraded Brooklyn apartment, which she sustainably revamped with the help of architect and designer Robert Farrell. She recently invited us to tour the beautiful space, which is a warm and light-filled home, outfitted with a carefully-curated selection of vintage and handmade home decor plus energy-efficient appliances. Hit the jump to see her pretty pad for yourself and learn more about her design inspiration!

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