Tag: One Planet Living - Page 2
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Greener by Design 2009: Innovators Show Off New Twists on Old Products
Innovators have a chance to show off their wares at Greener by Design, and there are some very interesting new products to check out, from reusable shipping packaging to a sustainable alternative to concrete or wood for
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Greener By Design 2009: HP and a Computer Box Meant to Last Forever
HP is no slouch in the greener packaging sector. Mark Solomon, Lead Designer in the Innovation Program Office at the company showed off some interesting packaging ideas for one of their notebooks. However, does it boarder on
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Greener By Design 2009: William McDonough and Designing with Intent
Wouldn't it be great if we designed products in the same way that living things are designed? This is a question often posed by William McDonough, and was again asked today at Greener by Design. In other words, what if the
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Greener by Design 2009: Joel Makower and The New Normal (Video)
Joel Makower welcomed the many green minded designers with a positive thought: We're witnessing the first time when, during a recession and times of lay offs, the leaders in sustainability of companies are not the first to get
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Water Shortages Rising Across the Globe, But Especially India
Grail Research has just released a study on water shortages across the world. Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce, and in countries like India and China that are rapidly growing, the scarcity will hit hardest as the
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Nest Box with Infrared Camera Brings Birdwatching Indoors
One of the first things we learn as kids when it comes to birdwatching is to leave the nest alone. But how, then, can we enjoy getting up close and personal with those baby birds peeping from the tree in the yard? Maybe the solution
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AMEE's Future Scenarios Radar
A couple months ago we talked about AMEE - the Avoiding Mass Extinction Engine - which has the goal of giving everything on earth an energy identity. We covered the organization at ETech, along with some scary future scenarios to be
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The 10 Best US Cities to be in for Earth Day
In case you hadn't heard, Earth Day's a-comin'. Which means there will be a slew of fantastic festivals, informational events, green concerts, and volunteer opportunities in cities across the country. Duh. But which
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Heirloom Computing - The 100-Year PC
Yoni Levison over at EcoGeek lobbed one of those sobering environmental questions to Tod Arbogast, Dell’s Director of Sustainable Business, the other day - when is the computer that lasts decades going to be developed? It's a good
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ReplyforAll's Cause-Related Signature Line for Easy Fundraising
ReplyforAll.com is an add-on to your email signature line that lets you link up with a particular cause close to your heart and not only spread the word, but also get funding donated to that cause so that every email you send makes a tiny difference.
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Clean Tech Investments Take a Tumble in 1st Quarter
The Clean Tech Group let loose news that investments in clean technology took a bit of a dive this quarter. Well, not a bit of a dive - a big fat swan dive. Investments are down 41% from last quarter, and down 48% from
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Down:2:Earth is This Weekend, Catch TreeHugger There!
The Down:2:Earth Green Living Expo is happening April 3-5 in Boston. TreeHugger's very own editor extraordinaire Meaghan O'Neill will be there working on a special project that we want YOU to be part of! Down:2:Earth is a great
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EarthTweet Turns Twitterers into Earth Day Advocates
Alright Twitterers, it's time to add a new hashtag to your tweets and show off how you're making a difference for Earth Day. And you might even win something cool for being, well, cool. EarthTweet is a new tweet-a-thon being held
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Can We Have Too Much Technology?
Kevin Kelly over at the Technium continues to throw out the raw meat, asking the question Is there a reason to diminish technology? Like many, Kelly is a obviously a dyed-wool technologist - lots, more, and often is his perspective but he fairly
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A Lifecycle Reminder: The Seed (Video)
This beautiful video requires us to take just a moment to appreciate some fantastic animation, and the lifecycle of a seed. Created by Johnny Kelly, The Seed is a great way to take a few minutes to breathe in,
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Green:Net 2009: Who is the Green Audience, and What Makes Them Care? (Video)
How is the Internet shaping environmentalism among the masses? Companies who launch their services online have to know in order to reach their audience and make a difference. A panel of experts at Green:Net talked about knowing their audience and the
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Down:2:Earth Green Living Expo Has a Special Surprise
The Down:2:Earth Green Living Expo is happening April 3-5 in Boston. It's a great place to find green products, learn about the goings on in the environmental community, and educate participants on sustainability. This year's gathering will feature a
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Green Living Event in Chicago This Saturday
If you're in Chicago on Saturday, March 21st, we have a great event for you to attend. From 5:30 to 9 pm at Connect Chicago, Sara Snow - a favorite eco warrior of ours - will be talking about Green Living and signing advanced copies of her book Fresh
