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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Traffic Increases as Economy Rebounds: What are We Doing Wrong?
A recent survey shows the highest increase in traffic congestion in two years, which is seen as a sign that the American economy is rebounding. What’s wrong with this picture? Gridlock in the U.S. has staged a dramatic comeback after … Continue reading
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Pittsburgh Announces 50-Station, Solar-Powered Bike Sharing Program
Bike commuting is a boon for urban environments – and soon, the bustling City of Pittsburgh, Penn., is about to have a lot more of it. The city’s Mayor Luke Ravenstahl recently announced plans to launch a 500-bike, 50-station bike sharing … Continue reading
6 Ways Copenhagen Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2025
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Washington State Official Says Cyclists Emit More CO2 Than Motorists and Must be Taxed
Photo via Shutterstock In a bid to raise funds for a $10 billion transportation bill in Washington State, legislators want to impose a $25 tax on all bicycles that cost more than $500. When local business owners and Seattle Bike … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle tax, Business, carbon emissions, Carbon Tax, cars, CO2 emissions, cycling, Global warming, Green Transportation, law, Politics, public transportation, Rep. Ed Orcutt (R), small business, transportation tax, Washingon State
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Rinspeed’s microMAX Electric Vehicle Combines Personal and Public Transportation
Rinspeed just unveiled its new microMAX electric vehicle ahead of its debut next month at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The unique commuter vehicle concept merges personal and public transportation in a clever fashion. Its small exterior is perfect for … Continue reading
Massachusetts’ John W Olver Transit Center is the Nation’s First Net Zero Bus Station
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Massachusetts’ John W Olver Transit Center is the Nation’s First Net Zero Bus Station
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Moscow Agglomeration Competition Unveils Sustainable Master Plans for the City of the Future
France’s Antoine Grumbach & Associes SA with Wilmotte & Associes SA won the prize for the overall planning of Moscow. The winner in the category for the best solution for the new federal government center was the Capital Cities Planning … Continue reading
Beatrixkwartier Light Rail Station is a Tubular Space-Frame Viaduct in The Hague
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