Why Green Events are So Important
In recent years there has been an exponential growth of green events – everything from festivals to film screenings have been proposed, funded and managed by a wealth of different people and organisations. These events are a wonderful means by which to increase awareness of green issues and engage with members of the population [...]
Winds of change
South Carolina and Clemson University are now to be a force of change in wind energy production. See the following article for more details about the Department of Energy’s grant to develop new wind technologies and jobs.
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2009/nov/23/big-grant-puts-clemson-wind-turbine-business/
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Spilling the beans…
I cannot imagine a day without coffee—the aromas and tastes awaken all my senses. Personally, I have gone green with this daily practice: buying organic beans, using ceramic cups and composting used coffee grounds. As a coffee-loving greenophile, I often ponder how we can take personal practices, such as drinking coffee, into the local marketplace. [...]
Bamboo ,who knew?
We’ve all heard about bamboo flooring and clothing. Here are some facts about this fast growing tree (it’s actually in the grass family).
Bamboo is the fastest growing “Tree” on earth.
Bamboo is as strong as hard wood.
Hardwoods can take over a hundred years to mature; some varieties of bamboo can mature in as little as three years. [...]
Eco-Friendly home cleaning
Have you ever wanted to make your own Eco-Friendly cleaning supplies? With all the chemicals in cleaners today what’s a greenophile to do. Sara Novak from Planet Green posted some great green cleaner recipes she found on Maryjanesfarm.com.
Read more from Sara’s article and the recipes here; http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/buy-cleaning-supplies.html
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/
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Green as it gets for a paint remover
I found what seems to be a somewhat green paint stripper/remover. It is made by Motsenbocker, it’s water-based and comes in a gel formula. It is the the World’s first patented, water-based, biodegradable, EPA compliant low/no VOC & Green Cross Certified. All that for around $10!! Visit their website www.liftoffinc.com. I’ll let you know how if strips!! [...]
Wind Pipe prototype.
I read an article on Green Energy News about a new wind energy prototype. It looks like one if the old storm warning horns and is turbine free. Read more about the “Windpipe” here. -http://www.green-energy-news.com/arch/nrgs2009/20090064.html
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Green art and cool things.
A friend told me a few weeks ago about this really cool book of recycled art and projects. I tracked it down at our local library and loved it. Heres a link about it I found on treehugger.com.
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