Category: Green news

Not long ago, news that India has developed a solar-electric rickshaw came out, and this month, there’s word that Sri Lanka is developing solar cars. This will be a passenger car with a solar powered panel fixed on top of the car and this solar panel will generate power to the car. This electronic car…

Is there even such a thing? Everyone knows it’s a hard concept to swallow, plus it’s hell on one’s budget, but this rather confusing article provides examples of organic, eco-friendly dry cleaning, like dry cleaning that uses hydrocarbon solvents, but which the EPA says ISN’T green at all. Then there’s also “wet cleaning,” which I…

Eco-can has an interesting diagram that shows how putting your toilet paper on the roll correctly can help you save more toilet paper in the long run. I’ve personally never given a thought to how its position can affect waste and all, but it’s interesting all the same. Thoughts, anyone? Do you agree with the…

In case you didn’t know, last month, Travel+Leisure magazine came up with a list of the top green American landmarks. Check out which buildings made the list and be inspired!

Tomorrow, there’s a scheduled event in Bonifacio Global City entitled “Recycle Your Phone and Run!” Basically, there are 3K or 5K fun runs you can join to support the campaign for phone recycling. For every kilo of raw materials generated by the donations, mobile phone giant Nokia will donate money for the protection of the…

You know how we’re all reminded to use both sides of the paper whenever we print stuff, and how it can be a little cumbersome to print on one side then turn it over, especially if you’re printing a pretty large document. I suppose we can all find it easier to do this once manufacturers…

I’ve taken to using Tom’s of Maine mouthwash, fluoride-free toothpaste and deodorant. (They don’t have antiperspirant. This way you don’t clog up your pores and let toxins out of your body.) I just found their soap the other day. Their products are all-natural, mostly vegan and paraben-free.

Burlington Coat Factory stores throughout the U.S. are accepting gently used coats for distribution to those in need. The coat drive will run until 16 January 2009. Click here for details. If you live in the Big Apple, New York Cares also has an annual coat drive.

Summer’s a long way away, but it always helps to make your plans ahead of time, especially if you’re planning a major holiday to a luxurious destination. You might want to check out Terranea, a resort in Palos Verdes, California. It will be opening next summer and is being planned in a way that is…

Now here’s a case of the environment being used as a way to hide one’s shady dealings. After all, when something says “environmentally friendly,” people won’t dare question the veracity of that declaration, right? Singapore customs officials weren’t fooled, though. A Malaysian truck making its way into Singapore declared that its contents were disposable food…