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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Norwegian Scientists Unveil Plans for World’s First Underwater Energy Storage Plant
Photo via Shutterstock A team of Norwegian research scientists has unveiled a concept that could store energy on the seabed. Conceived by Subhydro AS, the underwater pumped hydroelectric power plant would use high water pressure to create and store electricity … Continue reading
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WE CARE Solar Suitcase Saves Mothers’ and Babies’ Lives by Providing a Vital Light Source During Childbirth
In the developing world, mortality rates for expectant mothers total over 300,000 deaths each year. The WE CARE Solar Suitcase is a brilliant new device that aims to reduce this figure by providing hospitals in off-grid areas with access to … Continue reading
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World’s First Floating Wind-Current Turbine to be Installed Off Japanese Coast
Offshore wind farms and tidal energy facilities harness the power of the wind and the ocean – but why should we have separate turbines for each task? Offshore technology company Mitsui is developing a hybrid wind-current power generating system that … Continue reading
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Soleta ZeroEnergy One: Gorgeous Tiny Home Can be Remote Controlled by a Smartphone
Read the rest of Soleta ZeroEnergy One: Gorgeous Tiny Home Can be Remote Controlled by a Smartphone Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “natural materials”, clean tech, Daylighting, eco design, green design, iPhone, Justin Capra Foundation for … Continue reading
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Solar Power Trees Sprout at Nation’s First Net-Positive Leased Public School
Read the rest of Solar Power Trees Sprout at Nation’s First Net-Positive Leased Public School Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: First Floor K-12, green public schools, LEED certified US schools, LEED Platinum school US, renewable energy, … Continue reading
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Fluorescent Dye Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency by a Whopping 38 Percent
Yale researchers recently discovered a way to boost the efficiency of solar cells by a whopping 38 percent by coating them with a fluorescent dye. Polymer solar cells are popular for their low cost, low weight, large area and mechanical … Continue reading
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NRG Energy’s New Solar Canopy Offers a Grid-Free Alternative to Rooftop Solar
Read the rest of NRG Energy’s New Solar Canopy Offers a Grid-Free Alternative to Rooftop Solar Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “solar energy”, alternative to rooftop solar, clean tech, eco design, Fortune Brainstorm Green Conference, green … Continue reading
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San Onofre Nuclear Plant Investigation Finds Leaky Pipe Held Together With Tape, Plastic Bags, Broom Handles
As Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster demonstrated, no nuclear plant is ever completely safe. In January 2012, the San Onofre nuclear generating station (SONGS) in Southern California was closed due to the discovery of a radiation leak and other damaged components. It has … Continue reading
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Solar Impulse Launches Solar-Powered Flight from San Francisco to New York
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Kinetic Energy Floors Convert Sweet Dance Moves into Electricity
Read the rest of Kinetic Energy Floors Convert Sweet Dance Moves into Electricity Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design, Energy Floors, green design, kinetic energy tiles, renewable energy, Sustainable dance floor, sustainable design, Temple Night … Continue reading