Greener World: Benin

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Rather than simply focusing on a quick fix solution to providing electricity, Proinso has jumped at the opportunity to provide a more earth-friendly long-term solution to struggling communities. By using the sun, Proinso eliminates many of the issues associated with trying to get electricity to some of these communities. As great as this is, I am still left with the question as to why solar panels became such a priority for homeless youth. Are there no other issues that need dealing with prior to hooking up a few lightbulbs? Even still, though these youth are without a home – surely their lives are benefited through the eco-friendly solution of solar panels. Right?

Daily Green Wrap-Up 1.May, 2012

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Short dorm memory: Can software stoke college kids to save power? Over a two-month period, 200,000 students from 100 schools around the United States saved 1.74 gigawatt-hours of electricity, avoiding 2.6 million pounds of CO2 emissions generating $157,925 in energy savings. That’s enough to power to take 151 U.S. homes off the grid for a … [Read more…]

How Green is Your Laundry Room?

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That’s right; your laundry room is yet another room in your home that would benefit from a green makeover. Think about it, a typical laundry room is usually home to two of the biggest energy-consuming appliances around—the washer and dryer. Moreover, if you are maintaining a family, the rate at which you do laundry dramatically … [Read more…]

Greener World: Belize

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With only a fraction of the country’s budget going to marketing, many people may find it difficult to even know where the country is located, much less what it has to offer. Other than more tropical beaches and palm trees, what does Belize have to offer? After doing a bit of research, the best I could come up with was some sort of publicity stunt to get people to travel to Belize to see the Mayan ruins. Something to do with the end of the world being upon us at the close of 2012. What happened to going green?

Daily Green Wrap-Up 26.April, 2012

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Solar power to the rescue: life, water after disasters After five years of R&D, San Francisco start-up Green Horizon has begun shipping a portable, self-sufficient emergency response system called the CSU (Central Service Unit). The CSU operates without any supporting infrastructure, providing communications, water, and power. Electric Vehicles: Are They Too Silent To Be Safe? … [Read more…]

Daily Green Wrap-Up 25.April, 2012

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US air pollution hits 10-year low, report finds The air quality in the US is at its highest level in a decade, according to a new report released by the American Lung Association (ALA) Wednesday. The nonprofit organization credits the trend to tougher environmental standards set for smog and soot in the air. 8 Reclaimed … [Read more…]

Daily Green Wrap-Up 22.April, 2012

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HAPPY EARTH DAY! What Are You Doing for Earth Day 2012? Here at Inhabitat we like to treat every day like Earth Day – but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to give Mother Earth a little extra attention on April 22nd. The Inhabitat editors and contributors are celebrating Earth Day in a multitude of … [Read more…]

Greener World: Belgium

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I am sure most people (like myself) think of fine chocolates and waffles when thinking of Belgium. The people are nice and the scenery much nicer, but I can’t say a highly competitive green-tech competition comes to mind. Regardless, that is what is occurring in Belgium right now. The CleanTech Challenge of 2012 has set off to inspire younger generations of highly intelligent people to get involved with changing our world for the better. For the greener. Of course, it is all for the main event

Greener World: Belarus

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When talking about a country’s stance on being environmentally friendly, it is interesting to note how each country appears to tackle the same problem very different ways. Belarus, for example, is a country surrounded by Russia, Poland and the Ukraine has been slower than its neighbors in adopting an environmental stance to deal with its … [Read more…]

Greener World: Barbados

Barbados has always been a popular destination worldwide. Tucked in the heart of the Caribbean, this tropical island has been the go-to place for Honeymooners, families and people set to just “get away from it all.” And what’s not to like? With warm breezes rustling the palm leaves up above as the sandy beaches beckon anyone who is near, it is easy to see how many travelers have fallen in love with such a country.