White House to LEED by Sustainable Example

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Beth Buczynski .

For years environmental advocates have yearned for an ally in the White House. It’s all well and good to tell the rest of the world that they have to live more sustainably, but what about leading by example? Not since the days of Jimmy Carter and the solar panels has 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue truly been [...]

Energuy Show’s You How to be Efficient at Home

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

This awesome site from the AEE of Quebec, Canada (Agency for Energy Efficiency) lets you interact with Energuy in a virtual household. You literally drag him by the arm to find all the ways you can save power in the house. Its pretty funny too.

Stay Warm with the Brick LEGO Radiator

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Ariel Schwartz .

If your hankering for LEGOs hasn’t diminished since childhood, this LEGO-style radiator may be for you. Aside from just looking cool, the radiator is actually very efficient.

Hulger’s Plumen Bulbs Turn CFL’s Into Art

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Ariel Schwartz .

CFL bulbs may be energy-efficient, but they aren’t exactly known for their aesthetic beauty. Hulger rids CFL’s of their uninteresting reputation with Plumen bulbs. These energy-efficient bulbs, which were spotted at the UK’s 100% Design exhibition, are named for the “plumes” that hang from their pendant fittings.

Fuel Cell-Powered Cell Phone Coming Soon

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Ariel Schwartz .

Toshiba demonstrated its upcoming fuel cell-powered cell phone recently at the CEATEC Japan 2008 conference. The phone will use methanol fuel cells that charge with a dedicated cartridge. Apparently, the use of fuel cells combined with secondary batteries will make the overall battery life approximately double what it would be with a secondary battery alone.

Green Ghost Busters Hunt Down Ghost Energy Leaks

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Lurking in your walls, in your attic and basement, all around you are power leaks that are costing you money and impacting the environment.  Don’t know what to do?  No worries, call the Green Ghost Busters, Sustainable Spaces, Inc. of San Francisco, CA.  Armed with an arsenal of hi-tech gadgets, Sustainable Spaces, with [...]