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Solar power
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Since she was four years old Emily Cummins has been creating very
useful and eco friendly products inside her grandfather’s potting shed.
Her interest in helping Third World Countries led her to create a
portable solar fridge that can keep perishables cool for days at a
temperature of 6c.
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So,
how did Emily get this idea?
Blog entry posted by EcoActionT... 14 hours 16 min ago -
Submitted by badao on Sat, 09/27/2008 - 7:53am. I am re-opening a barn for rescued former race horses and want to use as many green and sustainable practices that I can. Can someone recommend resources for how to collect gray water, green manure management practices and any other clean and green ideas?
Forum topic posted by badao 14 weeks 5 days ago -
Join this group to show your support for a movement toward smarter, cleaner, healthier home designs nationwide.
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Join this group to show your support for a movement toward smarter, cleaner, healthier home designs nationwide.
Buildings contribute 50% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. That's more than all US automobile emissions combined.
Homes contribute 21%...
Join ThinkDwell in discussion and support of green home design nationwide. We strive to make green home design more accessible and affordable for everyone. There must be a day when Americans can say, "My home is healthy for me and for the planet." We hope that day is soon! » read more
Group posted by ThinkDwell 21 weeks 3 days ago -
Submitted by ThinkDwell on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 7:48pm.
The ThinkDwell Blog is holding an open Question & Answer forum: an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have in regards to home projects you are thinking of undertaking and have professional home designers respond. We specialize in issues facing the affordability and sustainability of home construction projects, chemical-free mold remediation techniques, green building product specification, and energy-efficient home design. We are happy to supply any information we can about your small or large projects and point you in the right direction!
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Blog entry posted by ThinkDwell 22 weeks 8 hours ago -
A math teacher from Switzerland who took his “solartaxi”
idea to four Swiss universities, who in return helped fund it for
$250,000, might just set a world record as the first person to drive a
motor vehicle not powered by fossil fuels around the world.
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Blog entry posted by EcoActionT... 22 weeks 18 hours ago -
Submitted by aresende on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 1:02pm.
Going to a concert this summer, or would like to? Take a look at these artists who are not only touring, but rocking the "green" lifestyle as well.
Radiohead: Their opening act's MySpace might say it best: "We're
not sure if there's any information made public about the efforts
Radiohead go to reduce their environmental impact. But there should be.
At the outset we were all given tour water flasks. Plastic anything is
like contraband. Every bus and truck runs on bio-fuel. » read more
Blog entry posted by aresende 24 weeks 6 days ago -
Submitted by pwsoccer22 on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 7:39pm. Maybe we should have less of these facilities. 0% (0 votes) Going Green is Great, but I'm not cutting down on any of that! 0% (0 votes) Yes! We should have less of these, they corrupt our youth! 0% (0 votes) Instead of getting rid of them, make them energy efficient. :) 100% (1 vote) I don't think that impacts so much 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 1
Poll posted by pwsoccer22 28 weeks 8 hours ago -
Trying to continue green-ifying your home and become more energy-efficient? Well, there is hope! » read more
Blog entry posted by Co-op America 28 weeks 17 hours ago -
Submitted by v.west88 on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 12:02pm.
MIT prides itself on recruiting the cream of the crop, so it's no wonder that out of the top 5 senior projects, 3 of them were devoted to making a difference in the world. Here is a general overview of these brilliant seniors' start up projects that could very well improve the lives of many.
#1 - The Open-Source Green Car (VDS Vision)
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Submitted by GreenKB85 on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 12:17pm. Father’s day is right around the corner, stores are having their annual sales and advertisements everywhere are giving suggestions on what is the best gift for dad. For those procrastinators, such as myself, trying to find the perfect gift is a bit difficult. I also have a father who has become environmentally aware, so buying him a gift that consumes more energy than a small country is not an option. Fortunately, there are hundreds of eco-friendly gifts out there that are perfect f » read more
Blog entry posted by GreenKB85 30 weeks 2 days ago
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