Author: The GU team
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Eco-friendly eyeglasses
I used to break my eyeglasses a lot when I was a teenager. Thinking about how many pairs I ruined and how much money was wasted makes me cringe today, and I’m not forgetting the act that those eyeglasses are now part of the world’s giant pile of waste. Today, my eyeglasses last for years….
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The Asian Development Bank headquarters undergoes eco-friendly changes
The Asian Development Bank has been hard at work making sure that its headquarters is more energy-efficient. A lot of changes have already been implemented, starting with its Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant Project which generates 613 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity per year. More than 2,000 PV modules were installed on its roof…
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Earth Rated PoopBags
Banning plastic bags has been a great way to reduce plastic waste and get people to start looking at other non-plastic options every time they shop. But plastic bags are pretty important to dog owners who need to pick up after their pups. This is an issue that Canadian company Earth Rated considered in light…
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Samsung Intensity III boasts some green details
Cool, I thought this type of phone design died out already. Phone designs were much more interesting before and they even came in different colors, plus their looks were instantly recognizable. Of course, it’s hard to get crazy with the design of smartphones. Anyway, this is the Samsung Intensity III from Verizon Wireless. If you’re…
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The greenest college campuses
This infographic by OnlineColleges.net illustrates a few details about the greenest college campuses in the U.S. Compiled By: Online Colleges Guide
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Good green things
Bamboo buildings are on the rise in Bali, Indonesia. A school, a chocolate factory, a bridge, and luxury villas are just some of the structures built out of bamboo, and they do look pretty good. Eco-friendly lamps are not a new concept, but what can make them different is how they’re powered. The three lamps…
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Cottage Lodge in England
We just love B&Bs here at Green Unlimited, so every now and then, we’ll be posting about some eco-friendly B&Bs around the U.S. and around the world as well. If you know of a great B&B you think we should know about or you own an eco-friendly B&B, we would love it if you could…
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Solar-powered lights light up Manila tunnel
And in more news about solar-powered lights in the Philippines: Boni Tunnel in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila received an upgrade for its lights, being replaced with solar-powered LED lights. Philippine government offices collaborated with the Asian Development Bank, PNOC Renewables Corporation, and Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc. to bring the project to life. Read more…