There is a movement afoot in one of the classic post-industrial cities of the US which is now becoming the embodiment of a local, green economy. Once known far and wide as “The Smoky City”, Pittsburgh, PA, was the world’s largest producer of steel and had the pollution to show for it: black skies, streetlights on [...]
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Filed Under: Articles “The 2009 Ernst & Young real estate business risk report itemizes the ten top business risks faced by the industry as ranked by leading analysts.” Not surprisingly, The Green Revolution as they call it, makes the list at #8. “8. Green [...] Ecopod If you’re really looking to rack up Sustainy points, you can now give back to the bitter end… with a biodegradable coffin! Nothing puts the celebratory stamp on your life more than a brightly colored, hand-made, recycled paper eco-coffin. Green burials do cost about the same as your typical lead box, but at least you can [...] As a dutiful Obamaphile, my ear was glued to his address on Tuesday night to the joint members of Congress. It was perhaps the most sustainy speech ever given by an American president, producing huge news for the renewable energy industry and giant leap towards a federal cap-and-trade system. There was also pointed mention [...] In a progressive effort to educate students in environmental awareness, several hundred K-8 schools are partaking in the first annual “National Green Week.” The Green Education Foundation has created a curriculum that will have children focus on waste reduction, environmental cause & effect, and community involvement. The by-product of hundreds of thousands of young people across [...]
“Don’t just make a call, make a statement.” So says Motorola about their new offering, the MOTO W233 Renew. Certified as Carbonfree and made from recycled plastic water bottles, this phone is an industry first. No big tech advances, but with eco-friendly touches like recycled packaging printed with soy based ink and a [...] The time has come for all citizens to unite! Grab your Succulents, compile your Lavender and Thyme, propagate your Juniper!! Yeah, that’s right- now is the time to reface the planet one GARDEN at a time. Welcome to the subversive world of Guerilla Gardening and Xeriscaping; where a little forethought and minimal [...] Well, almost… Alen Paralda Air Purifier This handsome fixture also happens to be the air purifier of choice for green do-gooders. In a nutshell, it is the only air purifier that meets Energy Star efficiency standards, uses the advanced HEPA filtration system and here’s the kicker; is also RoHS compliant giving it a green designation. [...] |
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