GREEN JAR

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Sep 23 2009

NYC CLIMATE WEEK EVENTS DAY#3

Okay guys…as we continue into NYC CLIMATE WEEK there are still lots and lots of EVENTS for you to check out to participate, get informed, and stay aware. Below are the events for today Wednesday, September 23rd! Remember to keep us updated with feedback on anything you attend or catch...

Archived in Events
Sep 23 2009

New Yorkers Receive Climate-Focused “Special Edition” Of New York Post

Early yesterday morning, millions of New Yorkers received a very special edition of the New York Post. 2000 volunteers got together to pass out the “fake” paper that detailed the lethal effects of global warming within the next few decades. The paper was created by The Yes Men and a coalition of...

Archived in News & Features
Sep 23 2009

A POLY WHAT?

We’ve seen our fair share of backyard retreats, but Manuel Villa’s Habitable Polyhedron shapes up to be one of the most unique dwellings we’ve come across. Designed as an escape for young families: parents and their newborn, the Habitable Polyhedron offers respite from day to day household activities in a family’s back garden in Bogota,...

Archived in Technology
Sep 23 2009

I WANT A SOLDIER

A lot of you have asked us to cover simple, practical, sustainable pieces in addition to our couture eco-fashion coverage and we think that makes a lot of sense. But there’s no reason that utilitarian has to mean dowdy. Case in point, these slick and super durable Killspencer bags made from recycled military truck...

Archived in Fashion
Sep 22 2009

Specs Revealed: Peugeot’s BB1 concept-car is a zero-emission, solar/electric hybrid

The Peugeot BB1 Concept car has certainly interested its would-be customers and the blogosphere alike. We’ve come across assorted speculations trying to make it green forcibly. Just to put all buzz to an end, Peugeot has released its all ins and outs. The BB1 concept-car is a 2.5 m solar/electric...

Archived in Technology
Sep 22 2009

RECESSION PROOF i-PHONE CASE

Image via Case-Mate Red Ferret pointed us to this 99 cent iPhone skin, saying it’s the iPhone’s ugliest, cheapest accessory. While that may be true, it actually is a really cool case for at least three reasons. 1. You can make it yourself If you don’t want to spend 99 cents,...

Archived in Technology
Sep 22 2009

NYC CLIMATE WEEK EVENTS DAY#2

NYC CLIMATE WEEK EVENTS FOR TODAY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd. If you guys go let me know! Tuesday Sep 22 SECRETARY GENERAL’S SUMMIT ON CLIMATE CHANGE more > All day | United Nations Headquarters By Invitation Only MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE COPENHAGEN COMMUNIQUÉ ON CLIMATE CHANGE more > 8am | United Nations Headquarters By...

Archived in Events
Sep 20 2009

CLIMATE WEEK NYC STARTS TODAY!

Okay guys! Finally a way to really feel connected to the environment while living in NY City. This week, hundreds of government and business leaders from around the world will come together for a series of high-level meetings and events focused on the most urgent issue of our time: CLIMATE...

Archived in Events
Sep 20 2009

COLORED Solar Panels Don’t Need Direct Sunlight

With normal solar cells, you need direct sunlight for them to generate power, and if the panels are at all shaded the efficiency drops significantly. A new type of solar cell, being developed in Jerusalem, is making huge waves because it can generate power from diffuse light using a specialized colored panel....

Archived in Art/Architecture/Design
Sep 20 2009

‘Adoptabot’ Upcycled Robots Await Adoption into Green Homes

In the case of designer Brian Marshall, playing with toys all day really can culminate in a career. Inspired by a childhood spent building with Legos and Lincoln Logs, Marshall’s imagination unearthed the beauty in found items and he crafted an eco-inspired motley crew of robots currently awaiting adoption in the world’s first...

Archived in Technology