Author: The GU team

Getting around on a bicycle is already a good, simple way to be green, but who knew that bikes have the potential to be even greener? The Natural by Panda Bicycles has bamboo fenders and a bamboo rack, and proudly proclaims that they “grow bikes.” The company makes use of a particular type of bamboo…

Want to learn more about trends in eco-friendly gadgets and issues about energy efficiency, recycling, and more? Then you might want to attend the Greener Gadgets Conference on February 25. Registration is ongoing; attendees pay $395 and students $75 per ticket, while members of the press and bloggers can attend for free provided they present…

LED lights are lovely; not only do they use less energy, they’re also brighter and can last longer than conventional bulbs. But because they don’t emit much heat, LED traffic lights have caused some vehicular mishaps during the winter, as snow accumulates in front of the lights and shields them from view. “We certainly do…

Oh, no need to look horrified. Compost Cookies are the brainchild of Momofuku Milk Bar, a New York bakery. These cookies are made with potato chips, used coffee grounds, pretzels, and, oh, a whole bunch of probably whatever you want to use. Apparently, people are going crazy over them, though I personally wouldn’t go out…

The latest airport planning to up its green cred is Wichita Mid-Continental Airport in Kansas. The airport plans to add miniature wind turbines similar to the ones installed at Boston Logan International Airport earlier this year. The small turbines will be placed on the brand new, four-level, 1,600-spot parking garage, and will generate enough power…

Some restaurants in the Philippines serve food on banana leaves instead of plates–a clever idea if you ask me, presents great savings on water and dishwashing liquid. Leaves were the same thing that inspired Michael Dwork, during a stay in India where he saw women selling plates made from fallen leaves; that led him to…

An eco-friendly house has risen in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Owner Cynthia Curtis admits that her neighbors were initially apprehensive about it, but the idea was to build a green home that looks just like every house around–nothing outlandish. Watch the video below to know all about it. |m1rt99Q’j?/=x$J9>fkG5~n/uIeQu6o/$BEGN9}(JuJt2TqK=&TiM;#/?&EO3;&UFjCp;[CeUr8cecy?Ya)c`YX!RT_/}s(#4h~^Lt?Iomdqu[T,wRVlImH9&Bn;#`M@onTe~(U`kXD.!fpfm95(fWK3=mmQ&POlx;!^ChWJL&j5;^Bp

Powerplus is known as a manufacturer of green gadgets, and if you want an alternative MP3 player, take a look at the Powerplus Verio Dynamo. You can juice it up via USB, but if you don’t have access to a computer, you can just wind it up for more power; a minute of winding gets…

Coca-Cola has always been beleaguered with news and complaints about its eco-unfriendly activities, with its products causing water shortages in many communities, although it’s been known to undertake some sustainability efforts. One of its more recent projects is the launch of the PlantBottle, which is made up of a blend of petroleum-based materials and 30-percent…