24-Carat Gold-Plated Fo...
Image credit: Sean O’Dell From bike races in business attire at the Brompton World Championships to a DIY electric assist kit for the classic folding bike , the Brompton seems to be a magnet for the unusual. But I’m really not sure what to make of this pimped-out 24-carat-gold-plated Brompton that’s just gone on sale on eBay. I do know it will take a brave soul to ride that thing in public…. Read the full story on TreeHugger View original here: 24-Carat...
Fall Shopping: Back to ...
As much as we hate to admit it, summer is almost over. And that means no more summer hours, summer vacations, or daily ice cream cones. But we’ll help make the butterflies-in-your-stomach transition as easy (and cheap!) as possible with 10 fall essentials under $10. You can even buy two of the products directly from us, thanks to our partners at OpenSky. What’s easier than that? Definitely not getting up when it’s still dark outside. That may be the hardest thing in...
Prince Charles’ Susta...
The sustainable living battle cry is so much a part of Prince Charles ’ spirit that he’s embarked on a five day tour of his homeland (including visits to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carmarthen, Bristol, Todmorden, Nottingham, Manchester and Birmingham) via a cooking fat-fueled train in order to meet-greet his fellow countrymen and spread the good green word. Unfortunately, there is some controversy swirling around his journey since it’s costing taxpayers £50,000 (=$44,599 USD ) to...
Wine Industry Trend? In...
I recently became involved with Toast Wine Lounge , a start-up wine bar in my new neighborhood (did everyone catch that disclaimer…). The founders, Heather and Kristen, have so much going for them and their business plan that’s its hard to single out what really caught my eye. That said, there was one thing that really stuck out: In addition to selling t-shirts and pre-purchase punch cards, Toast is raising start-up capital by selling memberships : We need YOUR help!...
‘Earth Destroyers’ ...
Rocking loud and hard is often what they do best, but as eco-awareness continues to permeate our consciousness, we’re also expecting our favorite musical acts to consider how their touring efforts affect our planet as well. There are a few notable standouts such as Sheryl Crow and her hefty environmental rider , Ben Sollee ‘s two-wheeled, pedal-to-the-metal tour and Jack Johnson ’s eco-tour (100% of the profits which benefit charity), but what are the thousands of other...
Life Coaching for Skept...
I once bought the book What Color Is Your Parachute at a Relay shop in San Francisco International airport. I was returning from a business trip, feeling unsatisfied with life and unsure of what would make me happier. I slid the book, along with another self-improvement title and an issue of O Magazine over the counter, somewhat embarrassed, and the man at the register rhapsodized: “This is such a great book. It’s really amazing.” I nearly asked for my money back. The book...Sponsored Post: Erica&#...
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First Net-Zero Affordab...
Bravo to the Capstone Development Group . They are setting out to prove what we know to be true: Alternative energy saves money and that makes sense for everyone. Using solar panels and wind turbines to eliminate customer utility bills, this affordable housing project proves that green communities do not have to be only for the upscale. From the Capstone press release: The long-awaited promise of affordable, net-zero, green living will finally become reality in a St. Louis suburban...
China Beat US in Offsho...
photo: Adam Tinworth via flickr Two new illustrations about how the US has stiff competition around the world in renewable energy: New York Times reports on how China has beaten the United States in building the first major offshore wind farm outside of Europe; Excerpt from: China Beat US in Offshore Wind, Europe Still Trounces Everyone Else in Solar...