Presentation of the Sustainable Dance Club in Rotterdam (NL). For more information, visit www.sustainablerotterdam.com
http://www.ted.com With 3.8 billion years of research and development on its side, nature has already solved problems that human designers and engineers still struggle with. In this inspiring talk, Janine Benyus provides fascinating examples of biomimicry -- the way humans mimic nature in the products we build and the systems we implement. And bec...
This week is all about the plastic bag. We get inspired to use reusable shopping bags and get a lesson on how-to make one out of old clothes. Plus, a glimpse into the world of recycled art and some sweet posts from our Forum members. It's fashionable to be green!
Links in this episode:
Morsbags
http://www.morsbags.com/
Buffalo Exchange
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The Sustainable Living Roadshow is a caravan of educators, entertainers and activists coordinating cross country tours that empower communities and individuals to utilize sustainable strategies for a healthier planet. Visiting university campuses and community events across the United States, the tour encompasses a fleet of non-petroleum based rene...
"A building that teaches, that walks its talk": Plans for our new Sustainable Living Center, which will be a "living building." It goes beyond LEED Platinum Certification, giving back more power and water than it uses.
More at http://www.theuptake.org. Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the "PermiBus," a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices.
On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic sto...
June 2006
Germany has already gone further than anyone else in encouraging renewable energy. By 2050, 50% of its energy could come from renewable sources. But what's the real cost of its energy revolution?
Germany's landmark EEG law forces power stations to buy electricity at above markets rates from anyone using renewable energy to generate it. "...
Types of sustainable energy there uses and limitations and problems with unsustainable energy types.
Tonight on a very special G Living Live, the future of Alternative Energy presented by the Sustainable Business Council of Los Angeles. A panel of five experts in the fields of Biofuels,, Solar Energy, Energy Investments and Government Initiatives come together for a unique discussion on the future of energy. This is a 2 part [...]
Peak Moment 75: Michelle Long shows us how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, while inspiring other communities. From an initial "Think Local First" program, they have expanded to business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. An astounding ...
The alternative to the longstanding American food policy of "cheap and lots" is to eat locally, eat seasonally and eat organic. Filmmaker Bonnie Bucqueroux and her dog Schmoopsie look at the sustainable agriculture movement, including a visit to Michigan State University's Student Organic Farm, where Dr. John Biernbaum discusses the options people...
After the terrorist attacks in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, there was speculation that the days of the skyscraper were over. But five years later there has been a resurgence in the skyscraper's popularity. This boom is fueled by a new approach to design -- designing for sustainability. E&ETV's Special Report, "Building the Tallest Green Buildings,"...
I like hearing your opinions.
Would you spend the money for a sustainable house?
Why/why not?
Solar power
Straw bale
Insulated concrete forms
Etc.
Putting sustainability into action, originally made for internal use at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. http://www.defra.gov.uk
Sustainable solutions may begin with gifts from others. But they grow and thrive on the resources people discover in themselves. Outreach International is the catalyst that helps turn gifts into sustainable solutions.
This video showcases Yale University's commitment to Sustainable Food Development. It includes interviews with Josh Viertel and Melina-Shannon-Dipietro.
Sustainable Energy Consumption: Does Anyone Care?
Energy consumption has significantly increased over the past decades. This is having an impact not only on climate change but also on economic growth. It is clear that today's society needs to learn to consume energy in a more sustainable fashion.
1) What are the consequences of increased energy con...
Here are a few of my thougths about sustainable housing.
If you are interested, This is a home in Dallas Texas that was designed to create more energy than it used: http://www.zeroenergyhomedallas.com/
You can also google the term zero energy to get a few lists of good sustainable designers and learn more about energy foot print.
Sustainable development is the term used to promote Agenda 21, an initiative designed to devolve the United States, private property, and individual rights, to turn the entire worlds population into slaves to the desires of a few decision makers.
WHAT IS AGENDA 21?
http://users.whsmithnet.co.uk/ispalin/a21/watsa21.htm
Slouching Toward Global Ens...
Sustainable Energy Bauer Power Solar Voltaics
http://www.globalchange.com Paper and packaging industry. Future of sustainable packaging, paper, logistics. Demographics, digital impact, distribution and destiny.Future of packaging, paper and cardboard -- environmental issues and emotions of consumers / clients / customers. Sustainability. Future driven by emotional reaction to global warm...
http://www.mum.edu/sustainable_living/ Sustainable Living students at Maharishi University build a wind generator from scratch. The design was largely based on the axial-flux design found on www.otherpower.com Some other helpful sites are www.windstuffnow.com and http://www.scoraigwind.com/.
GameTap's story on Sustainable Waves at The Echo Project. Interviews with Cypress Hill, Scissors for Lefty, Mark McLarry and Neal Turley (of Sustainable Waves).
ULTra is a battery-driven, 100-mpg-equivalent, elevated personal rapid transit system with many four-person vehicles. First deployment is scheduled for London Heathrow Airport in Spring 2009, to serve Heathrow's new Terminal 5. Working as circulator transit for office parks, airports, universities, and other major activity centers, ULTra is fast...
Watch here the video of the launch of the Sustainable Danceclub concept at off_corso Rotterdam. For more info: www.sustainabledanceclub.com.
Introduction to the PNI Nigeria Institute for Sustainable Development and the 'living university' progamme.
Biocrude oil from Palm Waste, Biogasoline, Biodiesel, Biojet fuel, Biofuels
DigInfo - http://movie.diginfo.tv
One of the concept cars exhibited by Toyota at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show is the environmentally-friendly 1/X concept car.
Based on a concept of reducing vehicle weight to "1/Xth" that of other vehicles in its class, the 1/X was reduced in weight to 420kg, which is about one-third that of the Prius. Fuel efficienc...
Paul and Rose Titus' daughter Rebecca has decided to become an organic farmer. A recent graduate in horticulture from Michigan State University, Rebecca wasn't always sure she wanted a life on the farm. But now she sees an opportunity to make a difference in the sustainable agriculture movement. With her Web skills, Rebecca has already recruited 15...