Posts Tagged ‘Eco-friendly’
Using Flowers To Build Cars
The automobile industry is definitely taking the initiative on finding new ways to provide us with a “greener” product. For now, we’ll not discuss hybrid, electric, hydrogen propulsion systems for cars, but instead, we’ll tout Ford’s new interior initiatives. Ford plans on using more plant based ingredients in the vehicles. . .
Rehabbing The Parking Lot
A new study by MIT professor Eran Ben-Joseph focuses on the ubiquitous parking lot. Title, “Rethinking A Lot”, his study takes a look at the parking lot, and how we should view it from here on out. For most of us, a parking lot is just a parking lot for. . .
LEDs Power Times Square Ball
New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of our iconic-shared moments in these United States. The annual dropping of the lighted ball into Times Square as the New Year approaches has been going on since 1904. In 2008 the glowing ball was replaced with an energy efficient ball made. . .
Real Or Artificial Christmas Trees?
With the holiday season upon us the question to ask for those that celebrate the Christmas season – do you buy a real Christmas tree or a fake one? Which is the more prudent environmental choice? Artificial trees are typically manufactured with metal and polyvinyl chloride, a petroleum based plastic. . .
Perennial Crops Could Fight Carbon Emissions
If you are into gardening and farming the next question is for you, though it’s definitely being asked during the wrong season – do you prefer perennials or annuals? A bit of an odd question, but if you’re an agricultural scientist it’s a good question to ask, now that science. . .
The Many Uses Of Olive Oil
Olive oil has been around for some 6000 years. Man has used it for a variety of purposes, and most of us enjoy it in the foods we prepare. However, as the ancients knew, olive oil has multiple uses around your home. As a remedy, it has been used to. . .
Coke Moves To Stop Ban Of Plastic Bottles At Grand Canyon
It seems that Coca Cola was not too happy with a decision made by officials at the Grand Canyon to ban plastic bottles on the parks lands. Park officials were looking to find a way to keep plastic bottles from damaging the pristine eco system found at the Grand Canyon,. . .
Extreme Weather And Global Warming
A new international scientific report by the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change, says that the weather extremes we are observing now will only worsen due to global warming. According to the report the world can expect more floods, more droughts, and greater financial losses from these extreme weather events. The. . .
Women’s Rights And 7 Billion People
So the world has welcomed the 7th Billion person to step foot on this spaceship we call Earth. Pundits around the media world have made a big deal about the Earth having 7 billion people on it. Naysayers and their opposites have argued the pros and cons of 7 billion. . .
Creating A Sustainable Chewing Gum
Did you know that chewing gum takes over 50 years to biodegrade? Worldwide consumption of chewing gum is up to 560,000 tons this past year. That’s a lot gum stuck in your hair, on the sidewalk, in your intestines, or in a public landfill. The funny thing is that no. . .
One Way Of Dealing With An Invasive Species
Non-native invasive species in the animal and plant world can wreak havoc on local eco systems. The zebra mussel, Asian carp, and dandelion are just a few of the invasive species that now call America home. Billions of dollars are spent trying to keep them out from immigrating to this. . .
Poll Shows More Americans Believe In Climate Change
According to Inside Climate News, the Republican presidential debates may have caused more Americans to believe in global climate change. A new Reuters/Stanford poll found that the percentage of Americans who believe the Earth has been warming rose to 83 percent from 75 percent. Jon Krosnick, a political science professor. . .
Spinning To Lower Our Carbon Footprint
At the New York Sports Club in New York City members that take a spin class are not only getting into better shape, but are helping the club lower their electric bill. The club installed Star Trac Spinner NXT bikes that generate electricity from those who use them. Spinning has. . .
Raincoat Creates Potable Water
For those of you who love to follow fall fashion, the Copenhagen Institute Of Interaction Design (CIID) may have your next must have designer raincoat. The Raincatch is a garment that any self-proclaimed environmentalist would love to wear. The Raincatch acts as a coat and as a water gathering, purification,. . .
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