Start Your Own Waterfest & Teach Children to Keep Our Waters Blue
Since 1988, the state of Nebraska has been celebrating the Children’s Groundwater Festival, an eco-educational event that teaches fourth and fifth graders about the importance of ground water. Classes...
View ArticleDishwasher vs Hand Washing: Which is Greener?
Which conserves more water? Well, one must take many factors into account. Unfortunately I do not have the luxury of using a dishwater in my current apartment, although when I did have one, it was used...
View ArticleThe Future of Green Architecture: A Floating Ecosystem
Physalia – a museum, nightclub and water filtration system. Physalia is half-boat, half-building, and all green. This mammoth aluminum concept by Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut is meant to travel...
View ArticleEnvirometer
This short animation takes a more critical examination of the state of conservation efforts in contemporary life. Envirometer from makevisual on Vimeo. “When the forces of conservation and...
View ArticleGrow-Your-Own Mushroom Garden Using Recycled Coffee Grounds
Introducing a new, greener way to grow mushrooms in your home that doesn’t require stumps of wood! California startup Back to the Roots now offers a grow-your-own mushroom garden kit that can be kept...
View ArticleHow-to: Create Recycling Inspiration for Your Kitchen
Recycling comes in varying degrees of difficulty depending on where you live. In my many urban cities it tends to be a trek to get your recycling to the proper bin each week. Inspired by the Gulf oil...
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