April 19, 2011
Staycations and ultra-rustic nature-centric accommodations may be the greenest way to spend your vacation time, but sometimes, special occasions call for a luxurious getaway. The good […]
April 19, 2011
Bamboo floor covering has long been considered a luxury item, reserved only for wealthy floor design aficionados. Used for thousands of years as decor, until recently, […]
April 19, 2011
In Brazil, products made from sugarcane are ubiquitous. From the nation’s favorite liquor, cachaça, to the clean-burning biofuels that power cars and buses, sugarcane has proven […]
April 18, 2011
In an effort to improve the lives of people living in rural South Africa, Trade plus Aid (TPA) on Monday launched the South African arm of […]
April 18, 2011
http://youtu.be/5b6ab7KOVHA Environmentally friendly car parts such as those made with mushrooms, and vegetable matter, can save huge quantities of energy, fuel and water. As green technology […]
April 18, 2011
It may be cold and inhospitable there on the world’s southernmost continent, but that hasn’t stopped a whole host of invasive species from settling there — […]
April 18, 2011
Solar power is generated by photovoltaic cells, but two scientists are exploring different materials that could foster voltage from light’s magnetic effects. Scientists at the University […]
April 17, 2011
Want a safer way to get rid of unwanted pests such as ants, fleas, and even bedbugs? Do Your Part and try something you may never […]
April 17, 2011
Ah, to have a garden. A space all your own to use your green thumb to its full advantage, providing fresh, organic sustenance right from your […]
April 16, 2011
Photovoltaics have to get big to make a difference, and Pyron Solar has found a way to maximize efficiency in utility-grade installations — float them in […]
April 16, 2011
I was recently invited by the Designers Accord to contribute to a really interesting series called “Sustainability in 7“ that is now running on Core77 the sustainable design […]
April 16, 2011
Why is it so difficult to wean ourselves from fossil fuels? The answer is a surprisingly simple one. A clarifying insight comes from comparing different energy […]
April 15, 2011
In the wake of the ongoing Gulf Oil disaster, alternative energy resources are being scrutinized with renewed interest. As the transportation sector consumes over 40 percent […]
April 14, 2011
This post is coauthored by Cutler Cleveland, Bruce Cooperstein, and Ida Kubiskewski. It’s a condensed version of an article in the April issue of the Solutions […]
April 14, 2011
Live Roof® is a unique green roof concept designed through the eyes of a horticulturist, founder Dave MacKenzie. The Company utilizes a patent pending, hybrid modular […]
April 13, 2011
Myth: Going green is expensive.Fact: Although some green products are expensive, not all of them are. Some green habits end up being less expensive in the […]