VIDEO: How to Use Cloth Diapers

Approximately 27.4 billion disposable diapers end up in US landfills each year, and then they take about 500 years to decompose once they get there. If you want to stop contributing the the problem with your baby’s diapers, cloth diapers are a great option, but getting started does seem a bit intimidating. Inhabitots recently caught up with Carolyn Sutton of Charlie Banana to learn about the basics, and they made a great video so that you can follow along step by step. Click here to check it out! READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: buying green diapers , carolyn sutton , charlie banana , charlie banana diapers , cloth diapering , cloth diapering how to , cloth diapers , diapers , eco baby , eco friendly diapers , eco-friendly design , green baby , green design , green diapers , guide to cloth diapers , how to cloth diaper , how to use green diapers , julie seguss , Luca        

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Monstrans’ Single-Sheet Bamboo Chair Folds Flat for Easy Storage

Design company Monstrans ‘ newest chair is made from a single sheet of renewable bamboo plywood, putting a clever spin on the classic folding chair . The Folding Chair, which was on display at  ICFF  this week, solves is portable and it saves space, folding up into a single piece with a handle. Aside from being efficient and useful, the chair also yields minimal construction waste and material use. Read the rest of Monstrans’ Single-Sheet Bamboo Chair Folds Flat for Easy Storage Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design , folding chair , green design , ICFF , Monstrans , small living , sustainable design        

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Renewable Energy Could Be Stored in Facilities Deep Underground

Photo via Shutterstock A new study by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bonneville Power Administration  finds that two underground sites in the Pacific Northwest are ideal for storing energy produced by the wind. Compressed air energy storage plants could capture the wind during times when breezes are more abundant at night and demand for electricity is low for use during peak hours. Able to switch between power storage and generation in a matter of minutes, the method could be an important means to assist states reach their Renewable Portfolio Standards . Read the rest of Renewable Energy Could Be Stored in Facilities Deep Underground Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “wind power” , alabama , boardman , bonneville power administration , columbia hills site , Department of Energy , Electricity , geothermal , germany , natural gas , northwest power and conservation council , Oregon , Pacific Northwest , pnnl-bpa , renewable portfolio standard , washington , yakima minerals site        

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Hinterland’s Scatter/Gather Lamp is Made from Found Driftwood

Hinterland ’s eclectic Scatter/Gather chandelier combines rustic-chic with glamor. The low-energy chandelier is made from artfully arranged, salvaged driftwood and branches collected from the coasts of British Columbia. The hand-made pendant centers around the warm glow of an LED bulb, making a truly unique chandelier that appeals more to the nature-lover than the glamazon. Read the rest of Hinterland’s Scatter/Gather Lamp is Made from Found Driftwood Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: driftwood lamp , eco design , green design , Hinterland , ICFF , recycled lamp , Riley McFerrin , Scatter/gather lamp , sustainable design , sustainable lighting        

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European Commission Accuses Statoil, BP and Shell of Fixing Oil Prices

Photo via Shutterstock Oil giants make an enormous amount of money, but that doesn’t stop them from manipulating the law to yield additional profits. Last week the offices of Statoil, BP, and Shell were raided by officials from the European Commission , who charged them with fixing prices for crude oil, biofuel and refined oil products. The US Justice Department is being strongly encouraged to investigate whether or not the behavior was repeated Stateside. Read the rest of European Commission Accuses Statoil, BP and Shell of Fixing Oil Prices Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: attorney general eric holder , BP , ed davey , energy secretary , EU , European Commission , guvnor , international organisation of securities commissions , mcgraw-hill financial , oil , platts , Shell , statoil , total , urals , us justice department        

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Atelier Heikkilä is a Gorgeous Geothermally-Heated Wooden Home in Finland

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Off-Grid Nomad Shelters Provide Relief from the Sun for Tourists in Italy

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He’s Back! World’s Largest Rubber Duck Floats Again After Springing a Leak in Hong Kong

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James Corner Unveils New Design Scheme for Overhaul of Chicago’s Navy Pier

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NBBJ Unveils Striking Biosphere Greenhouses for Amazon’s Seattle HQ

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