The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the electric version of a micro car. Electric cars have become a topic of discussion with a long list of pros and cons for and against. Without a doubt, an electric car can be cheaper to operate, cleaner to run with little to no emissions, and overall much quieter to… Continue reading Is the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV leading the electric car evolution?
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5 easy ways to live a sustainable lifestyle
In light of concerns about the increasing demands on scarce resources, many people are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the Earth. From giving up certain products and habits to recycling more, there are a number of ways you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle. Here are five practical tips for making your… Continue reading 5 easy ways to live a sustainable lifestyle
Volvo’s Flybrid KERS system shows impressive numbers
There is plenty of kinetic energy flowing through and around an automobile when it’s driving down the road, but collecting and storing it for use has been a challenge. Volvo’s “flybrid” KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) may be the first to translate some of that energy into usable force in production cars after three years… Continue reading Volvo’s Flybrid KERS system shows impressive numbers
Why Apple did the right thing to dump green certification
On the surface, it may sound like a miscalculation by Apple to pull its products from the EPEAT green electronics certification program. With many large companies such as Ford, hundreds of schools, and the US government pushing EPEAT-certified electronics to be purchased in their various departments, it can be argued that Apple is cutting itself… Continue reading Why Apple did the right thing to dump green certification
5 awesome bamboo products for your office
Going green is getting easier, and the products and ideas reach every corner of life. You can get a greener car, a greener kitchen, and now, and a greener office space. Whether working from home, or organizing your own cubicle, these five great bamboo office products will help you work with a greatly reduced carbon footprint. … Continue reading 5 awesome bamboo products for your office
“The Circular Economy” makes sense, hits home in the tech world
There are very few environmental perspectives that grab our attention. In 2011, we know we need to recycle, to not litter, to buy green — the basics are already embedded into western thought. It still isn’t enough, as we seem to ignore the “inconvenient truth” about the environment, but there hasn’t been a strong message… Continue reading “The Circular Economy” makes sense, hits home in the tech world
Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books
Every computer, hair dryer, and electric car that needs juice to operate takes a toll on the infrastructure of the various power grids around the world. It’s not a new revelation, but it’s something that should be remembered as the effects of climate change become more apparent with every passing day. And yet, it isn’t.… Continue reading Household gadgets take a toll on power grid, pocket books
Sorry I’m Late, Guys – Car Got Stuck In My Printer Again
Soon, you may have an entirely new scapegoat for not attending all manner of functions: a printer jam. 3D printing gurus Stratasys took engineering company Kor Ecologic out to a couple fancy dinners, one thing led to another, and now we have the Urbee, the world’s first 3D-printed car. I guess I missed the memo;… Continue reading Sorry I’m Late, Guys – Car Got Stuck In My Printer Again
RFID-Ready Trash Bins Can and Will Betray You
Remember when internet refrigerators were attempting to become popular, way back in, like… 2001? Or, rather, I’m pretty sure all they did was attempt – I dunno anyone with an internet-ready fridge. Anyway, speaking of, the internet is in the garbage now. No, for real. This is Big Brother stuff, right here. In an attempt… Continue reading RFID-Ready Trash Bins Can and Will Betray You
New Bike Add-On Allows For Phone Charging… The Green Way
The green movement has stopped being just about saving our dying planet and has become the fashionable thing to do. I am not sure if this is a good or bad thing, as on one hand it gets a group who wouldn’t normally care to be pulled into the movement involved, but on the other… Continue reading New Bike Add-On Allows For Phone Charging… The Green Way