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Non-GMO Project Embraced By Health Food Industry
The Natural Product Expo was held in Anaheim this past weekend. This expo is only open to the trade and basically appeals to health food retailers and the media. But, fortunately one good industry initiative came out of this show that will have an immense impact for consumers. Health food. . .
Savior App For Electric Car Owners
Just how much do you lover your apps on your smart phone? Be it an iPhone or an Android one, apps have become must haves on our smart phones. Now comes a really smart phone app for electric cars. One of the anxieties popping up on electric car ownership is. . .
America’s Range Anxiety
Does America have range anxiety? Range anxiety is a condition associated with driving anall-electric vehicle. You know that condition, one that feels they’ll run out of juice before they can get their car plugged into an outlet. In the old days when there was a serious lack of gas stations. . .
Surfer Recycling Ocean Garbage
Individuals that physically interact with their outdoors environment tend to be passionate about preserving it. Hikers, conservationists, fishermen, hunters, rock climbers, and surfers are passionate about keeping their outdoor playgrounds free of pollution. One dedicated surfer dude has come up with a business plan to build surfboards from ocean garbage. . . .
Yikes! Cool All Electric Bike
Back in 2009 Time magazine listed the YikeBike as one of the best innovations of the year. Now in 2011 you can actually buy a YikeBike. YikeBike is an invention that hails from New Zealand. It is an all-electric bike that can go 10 miles between charges. It takes 20. . .
New Butanol Biofuel From Bacteria
The journal Nature Chemical Biology has reported a new biofuel breakthrough from the University of California, Berkeley. Chemists there have been able to engineer a new bacteria that can convert plant based material into butanol. Butanol is similar to gasoline in its hydrocarbon make up, and reacts in similar fashion. . .
Middle East Uncertainty A Boon To Oil
As political events unfold in the Middle East, all eyes seem to be on the world’s surge in oil prices. We already are beginning to see increases at the pump. Pundits are claiming that the price of gasoline will reach $5 per gallon in no time due to the unrest. . .
64,000 Trees In 15 Minutes
What can 7,000 people do in 15 minutes? Last week 7,000 people got together in the Philippines and planted over 64,000 trees in an effort to reforest an old growth forest. The planting was part of a government-backed program aimed at eventually replanting 12 million trees in the country’s logged. . .
Dirty Air Can Trigger A Heart Attack
Most of us are cognizant of what can cause a heart attack. It’s not just about the dieting and exercises to keep a body healthy and safe. Environmental factors play a major role in causing heart attacks as well. A new study just published in the Lancet journal suggests that. . .
Overfishing Impacting Large Predators
New research findings highlighted the impact over fishing is having on large predatory fish, were presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual conference in Washington, D.C. this past week. According to the report there are fewer big predatory fish in the world’s oceans due to human. . .
Is Consumer Zero Waste Possible?
Corporations seek to obtain zero waste in their operations to maximize their profitability. Going green for today’s corporations is the new way to achieve cost savings throughout their business. Paper and material reduction, energy savings, efficient work flows all add up to the bottom line. Even my own Earth Friendly. . .
An Almost Cure For The Common Cold
Almost everyone at one time or another gets the common cold. And it just doesn’t occur during the winter months. Man has always sought some special elixir to fight it on its onset. Grandmother’s and family remedies dot the landscape and can be found in every home. Unfortunately, there is no. . .
Wind And Solar Prices Keep Falling
As the economy sputters back to life it might make sense to start looking to add solar and wind power to your home and business. Prices for both wind and solar have nearly dropped by 50 percent since 2007. Wind turbines are off by one fifth and solar panels are. . .
BamBike A Greener Alternative
Besides walking, riding a bike is probably the greenest form of transportation. But, are all bikes green ones? How much of a carbon footprint does a carbon fiber based bike have? Or for that matter a metal based bicycle? Well the bike industry may have to sit up and take. . .
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