Sustainable Ideas
Fabrik Introduces World's Greenest External Hard Drive August 26th, 2008
New [re]Drive Uses Up to 90% Less Energy
Having lost more than my share of data over the years, I always make sure to have an extra hard drive hooked up to my computer. I use it for extra storage (those digital photos...more
Free Stuff: Win a Freebie Eco-Vacation in Mexico or a Hip Recycled North Face Jacket August 26th, 2008
By Susan Seliger Eco-luxury is fun any time anywhere. Especially in Mexico – where Polartec is offering a Grand Prize of a free trip for two to the Hotelito Desconocido eco-luxury resort. The hotel, 60 miles...more
5 Tips to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You August 26th, 2008
By Susan Seliger Sure, you know you should drive less and walk more. But when you absolutely have to go by car, why not find the cheapest gas around? Here are some web sites that will...more
Want Solar Power? Let RoofRay Calculate Your Solar Potential August 22nd, 2008
Thinking about putting solar panels on your house, but not sure how effective they'll be? RoofRay has an answer. This great online tool uses Google Maps to calculate the amount of energy that you will likely...more
Google Goes Geothermal. Can You? August 21st, 2008
Clean Energy Could Be Right Under Your Feet
Google recently announced it would invest $10 million into the development of geothermal energy systems. Geothermal, one of the hot new ideas in "clean technology," uses the natural heat under the Earth's surface to provide...more
Good House News: Home Sales Down BUT Green Home Repairs Are Way Up August 21st, 2008
By Susan Seliger The headlines are filled with the bad news — the housing market is in the biggest slump in decades. But there is a silver lining you may not have read so much about:...more
Automakers Introduce ‘EcoDriving’ Program August 21st, 2008
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers recently introduced “EcoDriving,” a nationwide effort to help consumers save money, reduce fuel use and cut CO2 emissions. Ten automakers — BMW Group, Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda,...more
Beyond Climate Change 101 August 20th, 2008
Discovering a Life of Purpose Along the Way by Julie Hall at ProgressiveKid As with all meaningful change, there is no simple fix for our climate change crisis. There is no pill, band aid, 12-step formula, or...more
Foodie 101 August 20th, 2008
College Students Tackle Food Topics
No longer just for agriculture departments, food studies is entering mainstream academia. As The Washington Post reported, Yale, Boston University, and New York University all offer food studies programs, and others, including the University of...more
Great Eco-friendly Backpack – for Back-to-School Kids or (Sigh) Back-to-Work Adults August 20th, 2008
By Susan Seliger Time to get the kids — and yourself — ready for Fall. Tired of that heavy old backpack? Here’s one from Progressive Kid – a web store with some of the best eco-friendly...more
