Monthly Archive for Juli, 2010
Bison harvested from the Delta Junction Alaska herd, a controlled hunt. Image credit:OutdoorsDirectory.com
I love the American Bison. Love to watch them in the wild and love to eat them. Just as they did back in the 1800's, cattle ranchers and farmers continue to dislike them. In the Alaskan Delta Junction region, for example, there is an ongoing debate over how best to man... weiterlesen...
Credit: First Solar.
Enbridge, the Canadian company behind the recent oil spill in Michigan's Calhoun County near Marshall, just happens to also be behind construction of the largest photovoltaic solar energy facility in North America. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image Credit: All photos courtesty of Urbanbolisimo
It looks like as a green destination, Spain is pulling ahead. The European country has emerged as a solar energy leader and its wind power industry is growing by leaps and bounds. So when Spanish design blog Urbanbolisimo reported that San Vicente de Raspeig, in eas...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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photo: Europe 2 You
I've never been a fan of most wedding registries because I cannot stand the idea of having what everyone else has, or giving whatever everyone else gives for that matter. In addition, the sheer consumption of it all is quite a turn off. I am obsessed with finding miscellaneous kitchen items made by local potters, reclaimed materials, and now, these vintage a... weiterlesen...
Küre Mountains National Park (L) is on its way to becoming part of a protected European park network, while demonstrators in Ankara (R) were arrested for protesting nuclear power. Photos via Turkish Adventures (L) and Today's Zaman (R).
With summer in full swing in Turkey, the season's regular environmental woes have again come to the fore. Helicopters dropping water have beco... weiterlesen...
Courtesy photo.
Talk about a double dose of green fashion fun: Designer Raina Blyer, of Ryann and Creem, has collaborated with handbag designer Allison McGowan of TEICH on a multifunctional belt/wristlit -- a modern approach to the fanny pack -- that can be worn together or separ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Bedbug. Image credit:wikipedia
Bedbugs are are becoming quite the urban plague again, resurgent and causing much misery in US cities after decades of being a relatively rare problem. Some methods of being rid of bed bugs, these days, are pretty awful from an environmental standpoint: like cooking an entire apartment building to bake them out, repeatedly washing all cloths and... weiterlesen...
by Aaron BrittIndustry Gallery in Washington DC is the only gallery dedicated to 21st-century design in the US, and they've got a new show up right now that's of some interest. Getting to Now: Pathways to 21st Century Design is on through August 21st, and what intrigued me was no so much the roster of splashy designers it shows off (the Campana Brothers and Marc Newsom, for examp... weiterlesen...
by Amara HolsteinIn Portland, Oregon, two adjoining six-story homes on a formerly run-down urban lot add to the neighborhood’s density and its green cred.
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Cleaning the supply chain is one of the challenges of Walmart's sustainability project. Image credit: williamcho/Flickr
This guest post was written by Rand Waddoups, senior manager of sustainability at Walmart.
Last July, we announced that we would lead in the creation of a Sustainable Product Index—a tool that will help manufacturers, merchants, customers and other reta... weiterlesen...
If you’re looking for a way to transform your garden or terrace without dealing with messy and expensive construction, you might want to check out these modular planters and green walls from MAXIMIZE Design. The movable components sit on recessed wheels and can slide over any hard surface with ease. The pots are made from recycled plastics and the walls feature felt pocket... weiterlesen...
by Amanda DameronCare for a glimpse of what's saved in our browser histories? Scroll down to check out our favorite links, videos, and photo galleries, all garnered from a week's worth of clicking.
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If you’re looking for a great personalized gift for someone special (or for yourself), these custom glasses from Re: Modern are just the thing! They’re made of your very own wine bottles, cut down and polished to commemorate a special event or just a fun night when you drank a lot of wine with your favorite people. Just wash out 8 of your bottles and send them in ... weiterlesen...
Photo via Free Extras
According to some of the mainstream media, anyway
After taking a look back to assess the media's coverage of the BP spill this week, I think only one internet-born acronym will suffice to convey my opinion. And that, of course, is WTF. It seems like we've been bombarded with headlines and stories that were cranked out directly by BP's PR machine -- only wa... weiterlesen...
Made with fragments found along the San Francisco shoreline, these beautiful lamps are a simple way to add some soft lighting to your living space. Designed by one of our favorite eco-design studios, Anzfer Farms, the Fragment Lights cleverly combine organic forms and soft textures with a warm candle-like glow. Arrange them in a group or set one on its own — either way, yo... weiterlesen...