Trap Light– COrd and Battery Free Lamp
Share For some reason these things remind me of the night time scenes of Avatar, might be geeky but it does. Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson unveiled these new pendant lamps at the Milan Furniture Fair. These lamps absorb light energy from ambient sources. I woldn’t mind trying one of these puppies our for myself. Source: Gorgeous Energy-Absorbing Trap Light Never Needs to be Plugged In | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World Read More
Environmentalist Pointing Fingers Again! At Least This Time It’s Pretty Funny
Share In a previous post Environmentalist Love To Point Fingers But Hate When Others Point Back I coverd how environmentalist usually will point the darker sides out in others however, they’ll rarely talk about when they have been wrong. Today is another great example of how environmentalist go for the low blow but at least this time they added some humor into thier usually staunch, serious remarks. Multiple different groups from the Sierra... Read More
The Cycle Of Green Innovation
Share A new Center for American Progress (CAP) report by Sean Pool presents the “network lifecycle” approach to clean energy innovation. The paper shows how the innovation lifecycle of clean energy technology can be divided into five phases, each involving a different an evolving network of participants with its own challenges and policy needs. Freeing our economy from its dangerous addiction to fossil fuels and averting the calamitous risks... Read More
Smile or Die: Is Positive Thinking Killing The Green Revolution?
Share Is positive thinking stifling the green revolution? In the video below acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking. It might seem like I’m reaching pretty far on this one however, as you listen to Barabara’s speech open up your mind and listen what she has to say about mandatory optimism and cheerfulness. As Barbara says in the video “I’m not promoting pessimism”... Read More
Stop Climate Change With Diet Change
Share A groundbreaking 2006 United Nations report found thatraising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined[1]. Luckily, we can help fix this problem by changing our diet. According to a 2006 study done by researchers at the University of Chicago, most Americans can reduce more greenhouse gas emissions by becoming a vegan than they can by switching to a hybrid electric car. They found that eating... Read More
Cap and Trade Explained In Two Minuets
Share I’m sure you’ve heard the terms Cap and Trade in the news and probably most recently as saving energy has become even more important. Cap and Trade will be affecting us all and is a subject that you’ll need to be educated on because you’ll see it coming through your legislation in the near future. Cap and Trade is actually quite complex but the following video by Planet 100 does a great job condensing this crucial environmental... Read More
KinetiCompost; Fosters Quick and Stylish Sustainability
Share After reading an article on how a small Japanese village recycles everything under the kitchen sink to reach 2020 zero waste goals I started to look around unique ways people can start reducing their waist in cleaner way. Smells, aesthetic appeal, and time it takes to create your own compost bin can be deterring for many people including myself. However I cam across this KinetiCompost at Quirky a company that helps take creative ideas to market. The... Read More
Obama’s Upcoming Speech & A Letter From the Senator
Share After four trips to visit the gulf stat affected by the BP disaster President Oboma plans to give his first-ever Oval Office speech to the nation on Tuesday evening.This manmade calamity threatens the nation’s economy, health, and environment. This is also a crucial moment in the BP catastrophe, which threatens to swamp his domestic agenda. But it also provides an opportunity for President Obama to demonstrate leadership by tackling all... Read More
Greenopolis – We are about doing good
Share Greenopolis makes a very simple – yet powerful – promise to their users: Help you to recycle easily Help to save our natural resources for our children’s children Track conservation through recycling and re-use Educate and reward conservation Through both the On-Line site of Greenopolis and their physical, On-Street presence of Greenopolis Recycling Kiosks, they allow customers to do actual, “trackable” good for the planet. They... Read More
A Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms
Share A coworker and friend Benjamin Gauthey sent me this video today. It’s amazing what true innovative minds can do with so little. In 300 square feet this apartment can change into 24 different rooms with some innovative sliding walls. This video really leaves me thinking what are the things in my life I look to expand because I want more instead of thinking how can I change what I currently have to fit my needs. This is a big question... Read More
