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
Tag Archives: Fuel Economy
Vehicles Sold in 2012 Most Fuel-Efficient Ever
Fuel economy values increased 16 percent between 2007 and 2012 while CO2 emissions dropped 13 percent, according to the EPA’s annual report that tracks the fuel efficiency of vehicles sold in the US. According to the study, between 2011 and … Continue reading
Honda, GM, VW Debut Hybrids at Detroit Auto Show
Honda, GM and Volkswagen are among the automakers showcasing environmentally friendly cars at the Detroit Auto Show, which opened yesterday. The annual expo, with features more than 500 concept vehicles, cars and trucks, continues previous years’ trends towards more electric … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, electric vehicles, Green Fleets & Transportation, Green Research & Technology, Honda, Hybrid Technology, U.S.
Tagged Acura, batteries, Chrysler, detroit auto show, Fuel Economy, GM, hybrid vehicles, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Johnson Controls, PG&E, Products & Planning, Via Motors, Volkswagen
Leave a comment
Scion, Honda Top EPA Fuel Economy Guide
The 2013 Scion iQ electric vehicle and the Honda Fit electric vehicle topped the EPA’s annual list of fuel efficient vehicles. The 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, published by the EPA and the US Department of Energy, also gave high fuel-efficiency … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, epa, Green Fleets & Transportation, Green Research & Technology, Honda, Large, Scion, Toyota
Tagged consumer reports, Daimler AG, DOE, ford, Fuel Economy, Mitsubishi, Products & Planning, smart, TESLA
Leave a comment
Hyundai, Kia Overstated Fuel Economy Ratings in 13 Vehicle Models
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will lower the fuel economy ratings for more than one million vehicles sold in the US and Canada, after an EPA investigation found the automakers overstated mileage claims in 13 models. The auto … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, epa, north america, U.S.
Tagged Business-to-Consumer, Efficiency, Fuel Economy, Hyundai Motor America, Products & Planning, sales
Leave a comment
Hyundai, Kia Overstated Fuel Economy Ratings in 13 Vehicle Models
Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will lower the fuel economy ratings for more than one million vehicles sold in the US and Canada, after an EPA investigation found the automakers overstated mileage claims in 13 models. The auto … Continue reading
Toyota Sues to Stop Mexico’s Proposed Fuel-Economy Program
Toyota, the Mexican Auto Industry Association (AMIA) and four other individual car companies have filed lawsuits to block Mexico’s proposed fuel-economy mandates, Toyota tells Environmental Leader. In September, the court sided with Toyota and issued an injunction barring the federal … Continue reading
Standards & Compliance Briefing: Basel and R2, Fuel Economy, Greenguard Select, LEED, B Corp
The Basel Action Network’s e-Stewards Certification for electronics recyclers now includes the earlier EPA-developed R2 (Responsible Recycling) practices. E-Stewards certifications already require adherence to the ISO 14001 standard. All three e-Stewards certifying bodies are accredited for R2 and can add R2 to … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Ecolabels & Sustainability Certifications, Green Fleets & Transportation, Waste & Recycling
Tagged Association of Global Automakers, B Corp., Balfour Beatty, e-Stewards, e-waste, Executive Briefings, Fountaindale Public Library, Fuel Economy, Green Building, GREENGUARD Select, GWMG, harmonized standards, Hearst, LEED, perkins+will, Products & Planning, R2, RecycleBank
Leave a comment