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14 Green Gifts for the Home

Practical items that the recipient will actually use make the greenest presents of all, which is why we love giving gifts for the home . Whether it be a nifty gadget that turns old bottles into new cups or a solar-powered flashlight that can be stuck to a window to soak up the sun, these handy gifts will brighten your giftee’s day as well as... [Read more from this category]

14 Beautiful Handcrafted Gifts for Eco-Friendly People

In the old days we all used to put time and effort into making special gifts for the people we love, that is before the world changed and left most of us with little time to spare. Luckily there are still artisans who make their living crafting beautiful, meaningful gifts , so we have collected 14 really neat, special handcrafted gifts that are suitable... [Read more from this category]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For the Gadget Geek

Nine of the coolest eco-friendly gifts — from mason jar speakers to smartphone sleeves made from recycled cork — for your techie friends. Here is the original: Holiday Gift Guide 2013: For the Gadget Geek  Read More →

Architect Builds Tiny 196 Square-Foot Dream House From Scratch

Read the rest of Architect Builds Tiny 196 Square-Foot Dream House From Scratch Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: flatbed trailer , macy miller , micro home , micro house , minimotives , off the grid , recycled pallets , sustainable living , tiny dweller , tiny house , tiny living         Original post:  Architect... [Read more from this category]

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Distributed generation can fuel ‘buy local’ campaigns

Energy has been little reason to be a part of these campaigns, but that's changing. Read more: Distributed generation can fuel ‘buy local’ campaigns  Read More →

Radlab Inc.’s Beautiful Bench Takes Inspiration from Earth’s Natural Processes

As part of the international Street Seats Competition hosted by Design Museum Boston , Radlab Inc.  looked to the natural phenomenon of channeling (the consequence of erosion) for inspiration for their entry. The negative/positive relationship of what remains and what has eroded was explored as both a form instantiator and form producer in their design.... [Read more from this category]

Film Reveals the Horrors of One of the World’s Largest E-Waste Dumps

The relentless evolution of electronics means that consumers are constantly upgrading to the latest and greatest – but all of those dated flip phones and CRT monitors have to go somewhere. Australian filmmaker David Fedele spent some time in the world’s second largest e-waste dump in Agbogbloshie, Ghana (the largest is in China) to create... [Read more from this category]

DIY Gift: Make Chalkboard Mugs for the Holidays!

Inexpensive and easy to make, chalkboard mugs are ideal for any tea or coffee aficionado on your list. You can also decorate them as presents for cocoa-loving kids, as they’re perfect places to write sweet little notes, and they make great teacher’s gifts as well. This is a great weekend craft project that only requires a few simple supplies,... [Read more from this category]

14 Green Gifts for the Home

Practical items that the recipient will actually use make the greenest presents of all, which is why we love giving gifts for the home . Whether it be a nifty gadget that turns old bottles into new cups or a solar-powered flashlight that can be stuck to a window to soak up the sun, these handy gifts will brighten your giftee’s day as well as... [Read more from this category]

Thieves Hijack Truck Carrying Radioactive “Dirty Bomb” Ingredients in Mexico

A truck carrying dangerous radioactive materials that could be used to assemble a “ dirty bomb ” was just stolen in Mexico, according to an announcement released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) early this morning. The truck was hijacked in Tepojaco near Mexico City as it was transporting a cobalt-60 teletherapy source from... [Read more from this category]

Swedish Students Design Passive Home Powered by the Sun

Read the rest of Swedish Students Design Passive Home Powered by the Sun Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture , chalmers university of technology , green design in Sweden , green homes in Swedish , HALO , nergy efficiency , passive house , renewable energy , Solar Decathlon , solar panels roof , solar powered green homes ,... [Read more from this category]

14 Beautiful Handcrafted Gifts for Eco-Friendly People

In the old days we all used to put time and effort into making special gifts for the people we love, that is before the world changed and left most of us with little time to spare. Luckily there are still artisans who make their living crafting beautiful, meaningful gifts , so we have collected 14 really neat, special handcrafted gifts that are suitable... [Read more from this category]

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