Author: The GU team

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…

Cez told me about one of her friends who had solar panels installed in her home recently–an expensive project, but sure to pay for itself once everything’s up and running. It’s always good to hear about people doing everything to make their homes green, and even more inspiring to hear about homes that have gone…

What do you do with all those worn-out light bulbs you use at home besides toss them out? Industrial designer Sergio Silva came up with something pretty brilliant: turn them into oil lamps. The Oyule lamps are filled with non-flammable paraffin oil and come in sets of two, with only 66 sets being made available….