Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of ‘Urgent Architecture’
When Inhabitat’s Architecture Editor, Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and the massive devastation it caused, she wanted to help, and was drawn to start investigating different options for temporary shelters and disaster relief housing. This … Continue reading
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Amtrak Unveils New High-Efficiency Electric Trains for Northeast Corridor
After three decades of hard work, Amtrak trains in the Northeast Corridor and Pennsylvania get to retire. They will be replaced by 70 high-efficiency electric Amtrak Cities Sprinters (ACS-64) built by Siemens in Sacramento, California. The ACS-64 units are based … Continue reading
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Earl: The World’s First Solar-Powered Backcountry Survival Tablet
Out in the wilderness, there are few places to charge electronic devices. Those who are looking to slim down their packs and consolidate their GPS, maps, books, and radios into one rugged machine may want to check out Earl, the … Continue reading
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Tagged android application, backcountry, bluetooth, crowdsourcing, e-ink touchscreen, earl, epub, frs, gmrs, GPS, green gadgets, green technology, mobi, murs, NOAA, pdf, Radio, same, survival tablet, wilderness
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Solar Impulse Launches Solar-Powered Flight from San Francisco to New York
Read the rest of Solar Impulse Launches Solar-Powered Flight from San Francisco to New York Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable energy”, alternative energy, Andre Borschberg, bertrand piccard, California, fuel-free airplane, green transportation, HB-SIA, moffett air … Continue reading
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Rugged Prefab Patagonia Lodge Adapts to Rough Climate Conditions in Chile
Read the rest of Rugged Prefab Patagonia Lodge Adapts to Rough Climate Conditions in Chile Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “energy efficiency”, Chile, construction, Cooprogetti Arquitectos, eco-tourism, energy efficient, lodge, orientation, Patagonia, pre-maufactured, Robinson Crusoe, thermal, … Continue reading
Luminair’s Spherical Tree Tents Let You Camp High Up in the Branches
Read the rest of Luminair’s Spherical Tree Tents Let You Camp High Up in the Branches Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alternative camping, camping, eco-tourism, eco-travel, elevated tents, forest camping, hanging tent, luminair, suspended tend, tree … Continue reading
Mexico’s Thatched-Roof CocoCabañas Resort is Powered Entirely by Solar Energy
Read the rest of Mexico’s Thatched-Roof CocoCabañas Resort is Powered Entirely by Solar Energy Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Central pacific Mexico, cococabanas, Coconut Beach, eco design, green design, Isla de Navidad, solar powered resort, sustainable … Continue reading
PHOTOS: Disconnect at the Gorgeous and Remote Villa del Palmar Eco-Luxury Resort in Baja
Read the rest of PHOTOS: Disconnect at the Gorgeous and Remote Villa del Palmar Eco-Luxury Resort in Baja Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Baa California Sur, Bay of Loreto, Coronado Island, eco design, eco luxury resort, … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Baa California Sur, Bay of Loreto, Coronado Island, eco design, eco luxury resort, Eco Tourism, green design, Loreto Islands, Loreto Mexico, Mision de St javier, seawater recycling, St Javier Baja, sustainable design, sustainable resort Mexico, Villa del Palmar, world heritage site
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Top 6 Sustainable Winter Resorts for Snowboarding and Skiing in the US
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Time Circus Builds a Floating Vegetable Garden on an Abandoned Ship Crane in Belgium
Read the rest of Time Circus Builds a Floating Vegetable Garden on an Abandoned Ship Crane in Belgium Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Antwerp, Botanical, eco-travel, floating garden, Floating Houses, Gardening, green renovation, MAS Museum, recycling … Continue reading