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Samantha Tackeff
Project Surya: Solar Cookers to Change the World
Veerabhadran (Ram) Ramanathan, a professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego, is looking to reduce global green house gas emissions while promoting the development of the world’s poor. Ramanathan has come up with Project Surya a concept project that would address the challenge of mitigating global warming by introducing clean-cooking [...]
Forced to wear shoes? Consider Vibram FiveFingers
As a child, I spent most of my summers avoiding shoes like the plague, and still feel stifled if I’m forced to wear a sock. There is something so exhilarating to feeling the earth underneath you (until that is you have to walk in a public place or step on a bottle cap or a [...]
Blog Action Day: Poverty and the Environment
Today is Blog Action Day! Today bloggers unite to raise awareness about one issue: poverty. Globally, poverty is inextricably linked with the environment. There are many green things you can do combat poverty by considering the environment as well. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but five quick ways to get started.
Reclaimed Wood Vase
When decorating my own home, I look out specifically for creative and unique pieces that incorporate sustainable design (and won’t cost me a fortune). This tree stump vase is hand-carved from reclaimed wood. The simple, elegant design brings nature back into the home in this functional vessel. It can be found at Takashimaya, the upscale [...]
(Monday) Funnies: Send an e-card
Fed up with reading about the current news? Take a moment to send a humorous e-card to your friends. The added bonus: e-cards are a great way to show people you care, without creating paper waste. Get this polar bear card, or check out the whole line of witty cards at someecards for any occasion.
