6 of the World’s Top Green Playgrounds
School’s out for summer, and kids are hitting the swings, seesaw and slide at parks all around the country. While there are plenty of generic playgrounds for kids to choose from, there are also a bunch of great eco-friendly playgrounds that are made from recycled materials that promote creativity while lessening their impact on the environment. From a playground made from an upcycled wind turbine to a playground made from thousands of recycled tires, check out 6 of the world’s top green playgrounds . READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: adventure park , eco-friendly playground , green parenting , green playgrounds , inhbitots , play park , playgrounds , Recycled Materials , recycled playground , upcycled materials , World’s top green playgrounds
Read the original post:
6 of the World’s Top Green Playgrounds
Sharp Unveils the World’s Most Efficient Solar Cell!
About a year ago, Sharp achieved a new solar cell efficiency record of 43.5% by using a lens-based system to focus sunlight directly onto the cells in order to generate electricity. Now, Sharp has done it again . This time, they’ve created a concentrator triple-junction compound solar cell that offers conversion efficiency of 44.4%…all in a tiny package that’s only 4mm x 4mm! Read the rest of Sharp Unveils the World’s Most Efficient Solar Cell! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “solar energy” , efficiency record , fossil fuels , high efficiency solar cell , satellites , sharp , Solar Cell , Solar Power
See the rest here:
Sharp Unveils the World’s Most Efficient Solar Cell!
Donate Your Old Sewing Machines and Help Create New Opportunities for Individuals Around the World
What if your old, unused sewing machine could help mend the lives and create opportunities for woman around the world? It can! Eco entrepreneur and creative activist Jenelle Montilone recently partnered with Bernina of America and is celebrating their Give Back Get Back program with a slew of exciting new initiatives. Now through September, you can drop off a sewing machine of any make, model and condition to your local Bernina store, and in exchange you will receive a discount on future purchase. The machines that are collected will be passed along to The Sewing Machine Project , and then onto individuals or organizations in and around the Gulf Coast, Mexico, Kosovo and Sri Lanka. The Sewing Machine Project, Bernina and Jenelle all believe that when people grow stronger, so do their communities. + The Sewing Machine Project Via Trashn2tees The article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want to see your story on Inhabitat ? Send us a tip by following this link . Remember to follow our instructions carefully to boost your chances of being chosen for publishing! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bernina of america , give get back program , Gold Sewing Machine Planter , jenelle montilone , Sewing Machine Reuse , the sewing machine project , used sewing machines where to donate sewing machines
See the original post:
Donate Your Old Sewing Machines and Help Create New Opportunities for Individuals Around the World
The INLET Wall Socket Conserves Energy While Increasing Child Safety
June 11, 2013 by
Filed under Green
Since its invention, the standard electrical outlet has changed little in function or appearance. The INLET by LivingPlug seeks to not only change the aesthetics of the standard wall socket, but to increase efficiency and improve child safety. Their flagship product can be inserted into a normal duplex unit and includes a high capacity 2.1v USB charger that powers three tamper resistant outlets. Read the rest of The INLET Wall Socket Conserves Energy While Increasing Child Safety Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “energy efficiency” , California , child safety , china , face plate , forest lake , inlet , kickstarter , livingplug , Minnesota , outlet , Sacramento , usb charger , vampire charge , wall socket
Read more:
The INLET Wall Socket Conserves Energy While Increasing Child Safety
Amazing Infographic Shows Where the World’s Greenhouse Gases Come From
It’s hard to keep track of all the greenhouse gases that are steadily collecting in the atmosphere – from auto emissions and coal plants to methane emissions from cattle and landfills. Fortunately, Ecofys has created an easy-to-understand infographic that breaks down the source and sector of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters. Read the rest of Amazing Infographic Shows Where the World’s Greenhouse Gases Come From Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: carbon emissions , coal , coal power , deforestation , global emissions , green transportation , greenhouse gases , methane emissions , Waste , waste storage
View original post here:Â
Amazing Infographic Shows Where the World’s Greenhouse Gases Come From
Construction to Begin on Zaha Hadid’s Sustainable 2022 World Cup Stadium in Qatar
In preparation for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup , Qatar has hired starchitect Zaha Hadid to design a sprawling new soccer stadium. Hadid’s studio will partner with AECOM to construct the stadium in Al Wakrah outside of Doha. Details of the design are still a bit fuzzy, but the new stadium will use renewable energy to cool the spectators in the desert climate. Read the rest of Construction to Begin on Zaha Hadid’s Sustainable 2022 World Cup Stadium in Qatar Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2022 FIFA World Cup , aecom , Al Wakrah , Doha , eco design , green design , qatar , sustainable design , sustainable stadium , zaha hadid
See the rest here:
Construction to Begin on Zaha Hadid’s Sustainable 2022 World Cup Stadium in Qatar
Does sustainability need to cheer up?
The science of positive psychology reveals some important lessons for sustainability leaders, especially the need to create a vision of a positive future to move towards.
More:
Does sustainability need to cheer up?
12 takeaways on the future of sustainable business
A dozen outcomes from a recent gathering of some of the world's largest companies.
See more here:
12 takeaways on the future of sustainable business
PHOTOS: World’s Largest Solar Boat Sets New Record
May 31, 2013 by
Filed under Eco
Comments Off
PlanetSolar’s Tûranor, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, beat its own world record this month by crossing the Atlantic in 22 days. The crew bested the boat’s previous transatlantic speed record, set in 2010, by 4 days, 6…
Go here to see the original:
PHOTOS: World’s Largest Solar Boat Sets New Record
Qatar Unveils Plans for Massive Artificial Oryx Island to House 25,000 Visitors During 2022 World Cup
May 29, 2013 by
Filed under Green
Comments Off
Read the rest of Qatar Unveils Plans for Massive Artificial Oryx Island to House 25,000 Visitors During 2022 World Cup Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ABS Architects Oryx , Barwa Oryx , HOK Architects Persian Gulf , marine life Arabian Gulf , Oryx Island , Persian Gulf environmental destruction , Qatar Oryx Island , water issues , world cup 2022 , World Cup 2022 artificial island , World Cup 2022 Oryx
View original here:Â
Qatar Unveils Plans for Massive Artificial Oryx Island to House 25,000 Visitors During 2022 World Cup