Eco-Travel
Container Condo To Be Built In Detroit May 14th, 2008
A 17-unit condominium built from shipping containers is being proposed for Detroit, on lots now vacant or containing burned-out homes. According to the Detroit Free Press, "The project would stack empty containers four high, cut...more
Airlines Can Save $$Millions in Fuel—By Adding Minutes May 12th, 2008
Fly a Little Slower, Save a lot of Energy and Reduce Carbon Footprint
Sometimes all it takes is a tiny action to make a big difference. If you’ve been worrying about how much your carbon footprint grows whenever you take an airplane trip, now there’s a solution. Fly...more
Virtual Hotel Aims To Improve Industry Sustainability May 12th, 2008
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced an online Innovation Hotel, to gather feedback from travelers about “green” features that matter most to them, HotelInteractive reports. “Take a look around the innovation hotel to see some of...more
Airlines Add Minutes To Flights, Save Millions On Fuel May 7th, 2008
Airlines are slowing down and saving millions on fuel, The Associated Press reports. Southwest Airlines says it will save $42 million in fuel this year by extending each flight by one to three minutes. A...more
World's 10 Best Biking Trails May 6th, 2008
The National Geographic travel guide, Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips features 22 Top 10 list of odd travels. One of them is the World’s Top 10 bike trails. Blogger Andres...more
California tightens building standards yet again May 5th, 2008
The California Energy Commission (CEC) last week adopted stricter energy efficiency standards for new construction. Known as Title 24, California’s standards seek to reduce heating, cooling, and electricity bills for consumers. Title 24 dates from...more
Which Community Has The Greenest Power? May 2nd, 2008
USEPA has a list of Top Green Power Communities - 16 of them. A "Partner" community for green-power purchasing gets on the EPA list by buying of any combination of (1) Renewable Energy Certificates, (2)...more
MyHab Cardboard Tents Now Available May 2nd, 2008
Festival goers in the UK will have a new eco-friendly camping option this year with the official launch of the MyHab service on 7 May 2008. The two-person tents, which are made from tough recycled plastic...more
Clear Channel Sets Up SmartBike Bicycle Sharing In DC May 1st, 2008
Beginning next month, SmartBike DC will make 120 bicycles available for rent at 10 spots in central locations in the Washington, DC area, the New York Times reports. The District of Columbia has teamed up...more
Cody's Books May 1st, 2008
To anyone who's from the San Francisco Bay Area, there's no need to introduce Cody's Books. This famous Berkeley independent bookstore has been around since 1956, when it was founded by Pat and Fred Cody...more
