Category: Green news
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Recycled bag + solar charger = Solar Sling
You’re probably tired of me saying all the time how much I love bags, but I’ll say it again anyway: I LOVE BAGS, and this one by Concord Keystone looks pretty good (no link available for the site, unfortunately; I got a notification that it was an attack site!). Anyway, the bag, called 4U2ReUSE Solar…
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Introducing the Elm and Hazel phones
Sony Ericsson has added two more models to its Greenheart collection, which is looking better and better: the Elm and Hazel phones, which are both made with recycled plastics, have no hazardous chemicals, come in minimized packaging, and have chargers that don’t consume too much power. And these phones aren’t just green–they’re also packed with…
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The Cyclists’ Bill of Rights
So you want to be able to ride your bicycle more safely in the streets as part of your efforts to green your life? Take a look at the Cyclists’ Bill of Rights.
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An even greener bike
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…
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The Greener Gadgets Conference
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…
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LED bulbs cause winter car accidents
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…
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Compost Cookies, anyone?
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…
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Wichita Mid-Continental Airport to go green
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…
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VerTerra
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…
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Low-impact home rises, looks just like any other home
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