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In a few weeks, PBS will show the latest production from noted documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. “The National Parks, America’s Best Idea.” as the subtitle goes presents the history of the National Parks. Here is an extended preview:
Plastic is a controversial topic – how many homes are free of this ubiquitous material? While many plastics are recyclable, some are not recommended for daily use. There are also those who decide to completely forgo plastic. Glass, ceramics and metals are the most common replacements. Find out more about the plastics in your home.
Recently, you had the chance to check out the post on “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Now let’s talk about stuff and a few ideas about it. Influenced by planned obsolescence and scarcity, industry will have to come up with new ideas that take into account waste reduction and sustainability. Many industry innovators believe that [...]
Jean-Michel Cousteau, world-renowned oceanographer, shows us where massive amounts of garbage from throughout the world winds up. First in a series of three on trash, today’s post is about Marine Debris. What is Marine Debris? It’s trash left over from sea-faring activities plus land-based trash that wind up here via the North Pacific Gyre. Just [...]
——————————————————– Wish I could have several pieces from this collection, don’t you? Well, wouldn’t you like to see Stella’s new resort line for 2010? Okay. Go here. Since I can’t get enough fashion how about two more slide shows both from treehugger – Stewart & Brown Fall 2009 and 20 Under-the-Radar Green Designers.
According to this article from Science Daily, “vampire energy” costs U.S. consumers approximately $3 billion per year. Just what is vampire energy? It’s all of the energy used when appliances are seemingly turned off, but still consume energy via standby mode. The list of appliances that consume energy in standby mode continues to grow on [...]
Rachel Hulan is an Interior Designer based in Santa Ana, California. She specializes in green interior design. Watch this short video on sustainable materials and treatments. source: blip.tv by Melodiesinmarketing.com by Mario Vellandi Impressive! Right? This expert has passed the difficult NCIDQ exam and is a member of both the U.S. Green Building Council and [...]
This is a tongue-in-cheek animation short on the some of the absurdities of “greenwashing” by those companies who would exploit the “green movement’ in any way possible.
Since I’m on a roll here with the fun food videos, how about a few short pieces with vegan musician Moby? More with Moby sharing a few of his favorite kitchen tools. Cool – except for his preference for microwaves. Yes, they may use less energy than a standard stove and preserve a few nutrients, [...]