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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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The 20 most bicycle-friendly cities in the world
A new bicycle index has ranked the 20 most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Already world-renowned bike-friendly cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam are of course on the list. But there are several newcomers as well, such as Malmö in … Continue reading
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Bike-Sharing Programs Hit the Streets in Over 500 Cities Worldwide
Politicians, lobbyists, and tourists alike can ride bicycles along a specially marked lane between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, part of the 115 miles of bicycle lanes and paths that now crisscross Washington, DC. In Copenhagen, commuters can … Continue reading
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Dome of Visions: Mobile Greenhouse Studio Boasts a Facade of CNC-Cut “Fish Scales” in Copenhagen
Read the rest of Dome of Visions: Mobile Greenhouse Studio Boasts a Facade of CNC-Cut “Fish Scales” in Copenhagen Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Art, Benny Jepsen, CNC-cut materials, copenhagen, cultural center, culture, Denmark, Dome of … Continue reading
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Henning Larsen Architects Unveils Plans for New Microsoft Headquarters Near Copenhagen
Read the rest of Henning Larsen Architects Unveils Plans for New Microsoft Headquarters Near Copenhagen Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: copenhagen, Denmark, green buildings, henning larsen, henning larsen architects, Henning Larsen Microsoft, Lyngby, microsoft, Microsoft Danish … Continue reading
Denmark Now 25 Percent Powered by Offshore Wind, Aims to Double Capacity by 2020
Photo via Shutterstock Denmark has an impressive track record when it comes to the adoption of renewable energy, and the nation has been working quickly to develop its substantial offshore wind potential. Last month, with the installation of their 36th … Continue reading
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Tagged anholt wind farm, car charging network, Carbon neutrality, copenhagen, danish wind, Denmark, electric cars, europe renewables, global development, Hydroelectric, north sea power, norway, Offshore Wind Farm, renewable energy, Siemens, sustainable infrastructure, Sweden, wind power, wind turbines
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The Blue Planet: Europe’s Largest Aquarium Opens This Weekend in Copenhagen
Read the rest of The Blue Planet: Europe’s Largest Aquarium Opens This Weekend in Copenhagen Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, 3XN, aquarium, copenhagen, den blaa planet, Denmark, eco design, eco education, eco museum, environmental … Continue reading
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MVRDV Converts Twin Silos into Gemini Residences on Copenhagen’s Waterfront
Read the rest of MVRDV Converts Twin Silos into Gemini Residences on Copenhagen’s Waterfront Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, adaptive reuse, conversion, copenhagen, eco design, gemini residences, green architecture, Green Building, green design, green … Continue reading
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How Green is Your City?
A new infographic details municipal efforts to make cities more environmentally friendly. With the definition of “green” still fuzzy when it comes to products, it’s even more difficult to measure the efforts of cities attempting to decrease their carbon footprint. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, copenhagen, Environmentally friendly, Green Cities, Green Roofs, london, News & Culture, Stockholm, urban, vancouver
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Work Begins on BIG’s Waste to Energy Ski Slope Project in Copenhagen
Read the rest of Work Begins on BIG’s Waste to Energy Ski Slope Project in Copenhagen Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “sustainable architecture”, Amagerforbraendingen, Amagerforbrændingen Energy Plant, big, Bjarke Ingels Group, copenhagen, eco design, green architecture, … Continue reading
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Copenhagen is on Track to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2025
Image of Copenhagen, Shutterstock Lord Mayor Frank Jensen of Copenhagen recently announced that the city is on track for 2025 carbon neutrality. If measures implemented to reach this important milestone are successful, Copenhagen would be the first city in the world … Continue reading
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