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: University of Texas at Austin
Researchers Design Synthetic Trees to Produce Algal Biofuels and Water
In the global effort to wean ourselves from fossil fuels, scientists have been looking towards algal biofuels as renewable sources of energy. Microalgae is capable of using sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce energy-rich molecules, create bioplastics, and act as … Continue reading
Scientists Engineer Algae to Make Nanocellulose for Biofuel and Supermaterials
If you like vinegar, kombucha, durable textiles, and also enjoy driving your car, then welcome to the future of biofuels and supermaterials! Dr. R. Malcom Brown Jr. has pioneered research that uses bacteria to produce nanocellulose and biofuel in blue-green … Continue reading
Posted in bacteria, Biofuel, renewable energy
Tagged acetobacter xylinum, ACS, American Chemical Society, bacteria, biofuel, blue-green algae, clean tech, cyanobacteria, dr. david nobles, dr. r. malcom brown jr., green technology, kombucha, nanocellulose, nata de coco, University of Texas at Austin, vinegar
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Environmental Executive Moves: Ketchum, EPA, Heumann, Shorenstein
Here’s the latest news on hirings and promotions among environmental leaders. Ketchum: The public relations agency has appointed Julie Ferriot to the newly created position of global director of Ketchum Social Responsibility. Ferriot’s previous role was vice president and management … Continue reading
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Tagged Cornerstone Environmental Group, Environmental Defense Fund, Fisher-Klosterman, Graphic Systems, GreenBlue, greenprint foundation, Heumann Environmental, Kenvirons, Ketchum, Mintz Levin’s Corporate & Securities Section, north carolina state university, People, Retroficiency, Shorenstein Properties, University of Texas at Austin, US Ecology, WoodRock & Co.
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Under 14% Satisfied With US Approach to Energy
Less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy according to a poll released by The University of Texas at Austin. Of more than 3,400 consumers surveyed, 84 percent were worried about … Continue reading