Exxon Mobil has announced that they’re jumping into the biofuel business. The oil giant is investing $600 million in researching algae-based biofuels that would capture CO2 and perform as well as oil-based fuels.
The company is teaming up with Synthetic Genomics Inc. to genetically engineer algae strains for testing. If the partners are successful in developing
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment have teamed up to bring Dr. Seuss’s environmental tale, The Lorax, to a big screen near you on Seuss’s birthday in 2012. The film
Eco Factor: Pedal-powered system to increase the awareness on the use of bicycles.
Considering the rise in the cost of fossil fuels and the increase in environmental awareness, people have started thinking more about traditional transportation systems that in one way or the other were based on the use of pedal power. However, tempting people to forget all about horsepower and think about their own power isn’t as easy as it seems. DIYers and inventors have been developing machines that run on pedal power and are in some way or the other promoting the bike culture.
We’ve had a clever “Reduce This” idea from “Someone else”:
I try to cut back, it’s true, but I love Doritos, so not having chips ever wasn’t an option. I did find a way which is perhaps a little easier on my health and the environment by baking some tortillas instead. We buy those tall stacks of 6 inch corn totillas, cut them
Are you one of those people who would prefer not to have a car but aren’t quite sure how life would work without one? Or maybe you’re just dreaming of ways to be greener but don’t have a clue how you can change the way you live? I have a couple of copies of
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We all know that we have to reduce our carbon footprint. We know that we have to do it soon to save the earth. Every day we are being bombarded with suggestions in magazines, papers, t.v. about how to
Looking for a change of scenery? Consider moving to Ladonia, a micronation made up of driftwood, nails, and
Sustainability has become a key consideration of manufacturing in recent times – with the intended effect being that anything we make or build, not have a deleterious effect on the health of the planet. Indeed, sustainability is about using resources our in a healthy and environmentally friendly manner and in such a way that provide for the long term needs of our community. Sustainable home building pursues two broad themes: construction using environmentally friendly materials and the
I was just on the blog of my neighbor Lewis (yes, he actually lives next door to me and is an has a bike advocacy blog…small world, I know) and came across the above graph. While, certainly, the Toyota Prius has some far more advanced technology than your average transit bus,
We’ve had an email from Pam, asking:
How do I construct a garment rack from any materials, that will display my tie dyes openly so they can be seen? It can’t be too heavy to transport, and can’t end up top heavy.
Not picky about materials, just needs to look presentable and not require anything well, like soldering tools, etc. Looking at the ones for sale, it does not look like rocket science.
I saw a great idea for