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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Sea Creatures and Dinosaurs Inspire a Virtually Indestructible Home in Berkeley, California
People who live in Berkeley, California are certainly used to seeing some strange things on the streets of their city. But those who live in the neighborhood near 2747 Matthews Street may point out a structure that’s a little odd to … Continue reading
Berkeley Scientists Create Ultra-Light Energy-Efficient Graphene Earphones
A team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have given themselves the challenge of creating an earphone made from graphene. This new futuristic audio speaker is able to demonstrate graphene’s superior physical and electrical properties that allow for … Continue reading
Back to the Roots’ Aquaponics Kit is a Self-Cleaning Fish Tank that Grows Veggies
Read the rest of Back to the Roots’ Aquaponics Kit is a Self-Cleaning Fish Tank that Grows Veggies Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Alejandro Velez, Aquaponics kit, aquaponics tank, back to the roots, back to the … Continue reading
Top 6 Autumn Hikes Around the San Francisco Bay Area – Get Outside!
Image courtesy of The Gambolin’ Man Steep Ravine via Matt Davis Trail at Mt Tamalpais State Park Overview: Over 200 miles of trails are accessible in the Mt Tamalpais State Park just north of the city near Mill Valley. The … Continue reading
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Berkeley YMCA – PG&E Teen Center wins AIA Award for Energy and Sustainability
Read the rest of Berkeley YMCA – PG&E Teen Center wins AIA Award for Energy and Sustainability Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “leed”, adaptive re-use, aia, Award-winning, berkeley, California, Citation, energy efficient, green renovation, LEED platinum, … Continue reading
Berkeley YMCA – PG&E Teen Center wins AIA Award for Energy and Sustainability
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Berkeley YMCA – PG&E Teen Center wins AIA Award for Energy and Sustainability
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Berkeley YMCA – PG&E Teen Center wins AIA Award for Energy and Sustainability
The building, originally built in 1964, was a former PG&E payment center, and in an effort to enrich the community PG&E donated the building to the YMCA. The renovation was conceived as a project for local teens who struggle with … Continue reading
SOL Grotto is a Cool & Mesmerizing Space Made With Reclaimed Solyndra Rods in Berkeley
SOL Grotto is part of a larger project called Natural Discourse at UC Botanical Gardens at Berkeley, where artists, architects, scientists and poets have been invited to spend time in the gardens and engage with the space. The contemplative space … Continue reading
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