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As most of us are aware at this point, our oceans are being overfished at an alarming rate. At our present rate of fishing and population growth, we stand a good chance of destroying the ecosystems of our most enjoyed fish in our lifetimes. For any tuna or swordfish fan, this is a scary […]
We don’t usually post about new technology on here unless it’s one that is totally natural, nor do we usually post about reducing your carbon footprint, but this website is simply too good to pass up. It’s one of the most fun, inspired and happy websites I’ve seen in a long time and being a […]
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Just about everyone likes the looks of green roofs. Their different look makes them stand out and who doesn’t like being surrounded by greenery? However, not everyone is aware of their less aesthetic benefits. Many architects are starting to use green roofs in some award-winning designs and as the technology becomes more widely […]
It’s definitely no secret that despite the global growth of American brands like McDonalds and Coca-Cola, Europeans place more value in the quality of their food than most of the American public. It should be no surprise then to see graphic representation of just how much of their farmland is dedicated to organic farming rather […]
Chris Jordan, a Seattle artists has spent the last several years creating huge works of art depicting statistics like Americans use 410,000 disposal hot-beverage paper cups every fifteen minutes, and in the US alone, 426,000 cell phones are retired every day.
We hear numbers like this everyday, but Chris Jordan’s art allows you to […]
I realize I didn’t post yesterday and I apologize. My goal is to post at least one story a day and if I can, post more than that minimum but I fell short the past few days.
Worry not, I have a good reason and one that you’ll be happy about: I’m building a store […]
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What’s so great about the stuff? That’s exactly what Core77 asked. They uncover some interesting facts about the stuff like when bamboo is harvested, it isn’t cut down, it’s harvested from higher up so the plant can recover and keep growing. And it creates 35% more oxygen than a […]
Many shirt companies out there have chosen to start using organic cottons or bamboo for their materials and make themselves more green, but not these guys. TONIC donates on average 40% of their profits to those who need it most. They carry a line of 4 different shirts, each dedicated to a different cause. Clean […]
Not only are these iPod cases from 45 iPod Cases freakin awesome, they’re made from reclaimed 7″ records and cassette tapes. An ingenious idea that begs the question, “why the hell didn’t I think of that first!” I can’t even imagine how many old tapes and records are ending up in the landfill (at least […]
Last week we posted about The Secret Life of Cellphones, a video profiling what happens to our electronics we throw out, and now Nokia has made a phone that we can all feel better about. The “Remade” concept phone is made almost entirely of aluminum cans, plastic bottles and old car tires and also use […]
