Can Technology Keep Cyc...
Image credit: Crap Waltham Forest I talked before about the one tip for staying safe on a bike . But it seems that advice isn’t being universally heeded. In fact, a spate of women cyclists killed on the streets of London has got a lot of people asking questions. Like could technology save us if behavior can’t?… Read the full story on TreeHugger Read more: Can Technology Keep Cyclists...
A $50,000 Portable Recy...
Induction Lamp photo: EcoLivingCentre The Alternative Technology Association has been enlightening readers with Renew magazine on technology for a sustainable future now for 30 years, albeit with a name change from Soft Technology magazine back in 1996. Their 30th Birthday issue is now out and remains as jammed packed with wonderful information as it did three decades ago. There’s the DIY Solar Electric Car, the portable recycled house, The strawbale … Read the full story...
Vegetable Patches at Wo...
Image from Grand Rapids Press Some big companies with land to spare are providing vegetable patches for their employees to work on during their breaks and during lunch. It’s a nice perk, though a raise might be nicer, and it certainly is good for morale. In California Google and Yahoo have had organic gardens for a while. But more traditional companies have started to join the trend. Employees get to take home the fresh produce and in some c… Read the full story on...
How can I reuse or recy...
Between the good weather and the World Cup, every weekend recently has been barbeque-madness in the UK, which means the burger, salad and salad accompaniments shelves at the supermarket are stripped bare by 10am, just a solitary limp iceberg lettuce left behind to tell of the devastation. Pre-packed prepared food like coleslaw, potato salad, bean salad or cous cous – and most salad bar tubs I’ve seen – come in plastic tubs with resealable lids, but the plastic tends to be a bit...
Weight Gain In the Wron...
How much do you really know about your health ? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: It is more dangerous to carry weight on your body in certain places than others? A build-up of fat in one particular part of your body will make you more likely to develop health problems....
The Debate of Environme...
Conservation group leader may face legal ramifications for attempting to stop Japan’s sanctioned whale hunting. It’s been said that sometimes in order to have new policies created, laws need to be broken. It’s a long-standing ethical debate, and it’s not one that’s likely to be resolved anytime soon because not everyone believes that radical methods that act outside of the confines of the law are the right way to encourage positive change. Others seem certain it’s the only...
Robots to the Rescue in...
Credit: Reis Robotics Can robots make a better, more affordable solar panel? Michigan-based silicones giant Dow Corning is betting on it, and has forged a partnership with Reis Robotics of Germany. The two companies say their alliance will result in “breakthrough solar encapsulation technology” to increase the production rate of solar panels and lower the cost per watt of solar power. … Read the full story on TreeHugger Read the original here: Robots to the Rescue...
Cardboard Furniture is ...
Image from Shanzai Cardboard is popping up everywhere. A strong and durable material, it is made from recycled paperboard and is itself recyclable when you get bored. It is long lasting, can be assembled easily, comes in a flat-pack and some say is softer and friendlier than wood or plastic. It certainly is cheaper…. Here are some new and novel ways that cardboard is being used in the furniture and restaura… Read the full story on TreeHugger Here is the original...
tops of the pop....
For years, people pulled tabs off soda cans because they were told they weren’t recyclable. If that’s still your habit, please refrain from removing them since they can indeed be recycled and they are particularly harmful to animals when ingested (not to mention humans if the tabs are accidentally dropped into the cans!). Those nasty little metal pieces can end up everywhere and are quite dangerous at beaches, parks, and playgrounds where people go barefoot and cut their feet....