O2′s Air-powered Bike is Oh-Too-Cool After a few months of regularly commuting on two wheels, I have come to a conclusion: two wheeled rides are awesome. That said, two-wheeled vehicles of all kinds are not without their drawbacks. Something to look out for, this design features a simple but very powerful engine. cutting up recycled … [Read more…]
San Francisco to Turn Old Limo Terminal Into a Sea Lion-Friendly Waterfront Park Hyphae Design Laboratory is designing a new project that will transform the limousine storage lot at San Francisco’s Pier 27 into a year-round cruise terminal and local green hot spot. Dr. Dirt: Street artist scrubs images into the urban landscape Street artist … [Read more…]
Corporations Want You to Live Greener. Will It Work? I’m not quite sure what to make of a UK campaign called Start Today. Created as a coalition of 12 of the UK’s leading consumer-facing brands—from EDF Energy through Marks & Spencer supermarkets to Virgin Money—the campaign focuses on the kinds of individual lifestyle changes that … [Read more…]
Drain-eye shaman puts sensors in New York’s sewers “The idea is to provide localized information so people can make decisions about recreational activity and hopefully encourage someone to postpone a load of laundry or washing a big-deal pile of dishes, or something like that, until the overflow has stopped,” says Percifield. 10 Easy Tips to … [Read more…]
20 UNUSUAL USES FOR WINE Try these unusual uses for spoiled or leftover wine, and learn a few enticing reasons to knock back a glass of the good stuff at least once a day. I spilled some wine on my favorite shirt and now it’s stained beyond belief. This article gave my shirt a new … [Read more…]
EU: Solar electricity will help bail out Greece Greece commits to $21 billion of debt repayment from solar farms that will transmit electricity across Europe. One catch: It hasn’t built the plants yet. Investors welcome. Lead Climate Change Skeptic Scientist Richard Muller Admits Global Warming is Real Climate change naysayers may now have to face … [Read more…]
What is the Daily Green Wrap-Up? These are some of the most interesting articles we’ve read which are related to a GREEN lifestyle: From DIY instructions, green-tech innovations, to relevant news headlines. Read on and participate in the discussions, your opinion matters. First Lady Michelle Obama’s Book Receives ‘American Grown’ Title Michelle Obama’s first book … [Read more…]
And the winners are: #8 – Sandy W. “Why are we not doing this in the good old USA? We need to step it up people!! LOL” #37 – Shannon “I try to reuse wherever possible! Just a few simple things includes using styrofoam in the bottom of plant pots to help reduce water water … [Read more…]
Plant-Based Proteins Power Up To-Go Salads When I needed a take-out lunch, rather than grab a sandwich or a power-bar to tide me over, I’ve tried one of Earthbound Farm’s new complete salads. It fits my weekday vegetarian regime but the only problem is which one to choose? While these salads are pre-packaged, they’re still … [Read more…]
This is an exciting solar power plant which has just opened in Almeria, Spain. If you’ve never seen a solar concentrator project, this video gives you a good idea how the power plant works. Could you do something similar in your town or city, or even your backyard? Yes. It takes time and money, but … [Read more…]