Thanksgiving just isn’t the holiday we know and love if it isn’t a tad gluttonous. But “gluttony” doesn’t necessarily need to translate to “wasteful” this year. Take a few simple steps to reduce waste: Stay away from disposables: When I think of big family gatherings, many wonderful, warm, homey things come to mind: gathering … [Read more…]
It’s debated whether or not there actually is a shortage of oil. But it makes sense that people would fret over the potential diminishing of a natural resource that we use so rapaciously. In any case, that sense of worry and urgency functions to motivate society toward developing renewable energy technology, which will make for … [Read more…]
GM Reveals Product Chevy Spark EV Ahead Of L.A. Auto Show One of General Motor’s executives recently laid out the automaker’s plans for achieving 500,000 electrified vehicle sales annually by 2017. Pure electric cars will make up a big part of those plans, and leading GM’s EV charge is the Chevrolet Spark EV. Though the … [Read more…]
Riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) can be a fun recreational activity. Many municipalities designate specific trails for this type of recreational vehicle. However, ATV enthusiasts often find themselves dissatisfied with the trails available to them. Some extremists have even formed groups that act against “tree-huggers” and environmental groups to try and … [Read more…]
Feed Your Passion for Fixing Things with Sugru In striving for a more sustainable world, not only should we be trying to recycle everything we can, but we should also attempt to reuse items, either for their original function, or as a component to repurposing. Being able to fix things so that they work again, … [Read more…]
How to Stay ‘Green’ While Moving Relocating can be tedious and stressful, not to mention expensive. Many people find themselves so busy and overwhelmed with the process that they forget that moving can also be a burden on mother nature. Keep these simple tips in mind while you’re moving to help ease the strain on … [Read more…]
Researchers pressure cook algae into crude oil in one minute Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a fast way to turn algae into biocrude oil, a clean substitute for conventional crude oil. Chemical engineering professor Phil Savage and doctoral student Julia Faeth were able to pressure cook microalgae in 1,100-degree-Fahrenheit sand for about … [Read more…]
Plug-in vehicles go further every day. No, seriously Plug-in vehicle owners are, on average, driving more than gas-powered vehicle owners are driving their cars, and are getting more comfortable charging those vehicles outside of their homes, Plug In Vehicles reports, citing a US Energy Department study concocted with charging station maker Ecotality. Proposed Aviation Law … [Read more…]
Phil Bratty describes himself as “an anti-packaging guy.” His disdain for wasteful packaging practices by supermarkets inspired him to open Simply Bulk Market in downtown Longmont, CO. The store has been operating on Main Street for about two and half years. Bratty says that the store is the first of it’s kind – the kind … [Read more…]
Getting Enough Protein While Eating Raw Foods I’ve started to ease into a raw food diet since deciding to take my chronic fatigue, that sets in around 3pm everyday, into my own hands. I’m drinking green juices in the morning, green smoothies in the afternoon, and a cooked meal with a strong base of veggies … [Read more…]