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First TXU announced that it was going to build 11 new coal burning power plants around Texas. As you can expect, no one wants to live near a coal power plant, and one judge has already rejected one of the plants planned for Oak Grove.
The judges rejected Dallas-based TXU’s contention that it could build its [...]
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LiveScience.com reports on these new modular grass tiles that hopefully will make green roofs easier for the “average” homeowner or eoc-friendly business owner. I put “average” in quotes because I don’t think most homeowners are ready to slap turf on their roofs quite yet. You’d have to be pretty progressive to be the [...]
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“Recycling with Style” appears to be the theme for these unique recycling bins by EcoPop Designs. This award-winning company creates stylish recycling containers that are durable and fire-safe.
Eco-Pop Designs combines, ecology, pop art, and invention to make public recycling collection containers, and other environmental friendly products made from the highest amount of reused [...]
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It’s about time that someone came up with a biodegradable “plastic” shopping bag! I found this biodegradable bag on Canadian company Mountain Equipment Co-Op’s website. The bag is made by BioBag Canada Inc., which creates a number of eco-friendly products. The bag is made mostly of maize starch, and it can break [...]
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There are many handy devices out there that you can use in the garden to help you water efficiently. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are great for certain areas of the garden. Irrigation timers are another excellent option. The Gardena Water Off-Timer is a quality and durable timer. You simply attach [...]
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The Renewable Energy Blog is the work of Reden Rodriguez, who lives in the Philippines. This blog is a great source of information for those interested in alternative energy and alternative energy technology. You can also find info on breakthrough technologies, climate change, the economics of renewable energy, environmental activism, and green building. [...]
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Check out this very cool product from the Green Store: SunPipes! SunPipes are a great way to bring more natural light into your home with minimal effort. They have an ultra-reflective tube that takes sunlight and delivers it to any room of your home. Even on a cloudy day, your home will [...]
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EarthToys.com August emagazine is up and it is full of great articles about alternative energy, green building, organic gardening, and more! Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:
• Is American Ready for Hydrogen?
• Scotland – UK Green Revolution.
• Micro Thermoelectric Generators.
• LED Buyer Beware!
• Greening Affordable Housing.
• Natural Fertilizers Outperform Chemicals.
I particularly enjoyed the greening affordable housing article, which talks [...]
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The other day I found an excellent web resource for practical environmentalists: The Global Business Watch. This website is a blog created by a team of talented writers working to open up the discussion on business in our increasingly global community.
Global Business Watch aims to provide more and better avenues for sharing business-related ideas, [...]
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Nyokki pets are like a modern and slightly freaky version of the Chia Pet. Nyokki is the Japanese word for “grow.” The Nyokki pet is made from glazed ceramic and is filled with rye grass seeds. Just add water and watch your pet sprout green “hair.” Like your lawn, if you [...]
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