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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Tag Archives: International development
Clean water fund nudges hotels and spas
Summary Summary text: Whole World Water’s low-carbon, filtered alternative to bottles could raise $1 billion to cut thirst in Sub-Saharan Africa. Whole World Water’s low-carbon, filtered alternative to bottles could raise $1 billion to cut thirst in Sub-Saharan Africa. Water, … Continue reading
A solar fridge for fresh food in hot climates
Summary Summary text: The University of Cincinnati responds to food shortages with solar-powered cold storage for farms. The University of Cincinnati responds to food shortages with solar-powered cold storage for farms. Food shortages in India are compounded by a lack … Continue reading
Compost revival sprouts a new industry
Summary Summary text: A rise in food waste composting is rejuvenating traditional earthen pot craft across India. A rise in food waste composting is rejuvenating traditional earthen pot craft across India. Take two problems facing modern India: the mounting volumes … Continue reading
Unearthing the value of soil
Summary Summary text: Healthy soil could be our best hope in the face of climate change, food crisis and biodiversity loss. Katherine Rowland reports. Healthy soil could be our best hope in the face of climate change, food crisis and … Continue reading
It’s not possible to separate one sector from any other
Summary Summary text: Caroline Twigg, Director of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in India, reflects on how Forum for the Future’s Masters in Leadership has helped her confront challenges in India. Caroline Twigg, Director of the World Business … Continue reading
Can India’s innovators overcome corruption?
Summary Summary text: New tools to promote transparency could help new business propositions come to fruition, says Mahima Kaul. New tools to promote transparency could help new business propositions come to fruition, says Mahima Kaul. India faces two major, systemic … Continue reading
What health funding can learn from carbon
Summary Summary text: Outcome-based investment models, already pioneered in carbon finance, could bring private funding to ‘development’ projects. Outcome-based investment models, already pioneered in carbon finance, could bring private funding to ‘development’ projects. In Kenya, health workers with smart phones … Continue reading
R&D needed to meet India’s food challenge
Summary Summary text: Investment in research and innovation is more effective than fertiliser subsidies, says Ashok Gulati, Chairman of India's Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. Investment in research and innovation is more effective than fertiliser subsidies, says Ashok Gulati, … Continue reading
Mahindra World City: the future of gated communities?
Summary Summary text: Safe, separate and exclusive is one model for sustainable living, but is it scalable? Oliver Balch reports from Chennai. Safe, separate and exclusive is one model for sustainable living, but is it scalable? Oliver Balch reports from … Continue reading
We need the energy equivalent of the agricultural revolution, says Harish Hande
Summary Summary text: For four hundred million Indians, decentralised energy makes sense today, says the founder of the sustainable energy social enterprise, SELCO. For four hundred million Indians, decentralised energy makes sense today, says the founder of the sustainable energy … Continue reading