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Great kitchens enable us to do more than cook great meals. The kitchen is the gathering place, the comfortable haven inside a home where we can more casually connect with friends and loved ones over a glass of wine, cup of tea, or bowl of mac and cheese. Creating a comfortable, contemporary, eco-advanced kitchen is [...]
One of the easiest ways to reverse global deforestation and tropical forest devastation is to give quick consideration to the chair you choose to sit on, the bed you sleep in, and the table you eat on. Opting for eco-intelligent furniture choices provides far-reaching benefits for your health and the health of the planet.
Scrapile combines [...]
The U.S. power grid – which connects to each of our homes – relies upon fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil for about two-thirds of its energy. Because they are carbon-based, fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide greenhouse gases onto the atmosphere, creating a situation that is far from eco-optimal. Thankfully, fossil fuels are [...]
Whether we’re building the home of our dreams, adding an extension, or taking on a few remodeling projects, eco-intelligent options are rapidly becoming the performance-driven, cost-competitive, and super-stylish choice. The shift is being driven by forward-thinking materials, new technologies, and a lot of common sense. When it comes to the place we call home, the [...]
One of the most exciting trends in lazy environmental living is the growth of newly constructed green homes. These homes have eco-intelligence embedded in their walls and floors and countertops, improving the quality of the air we breathe, reducing our energy consumption, and lowering our utility bills – these are the homes of our future [...]
There’s a lot to be said for commuting on vehicles with just two wheels. Traffic congestion becomes a thing of the past. Parking spots are plentiful. Motorcycles and motor scooters sip gasoline and save money at the pump. Bicycles use nothing more than human power and trim waistlines in the process. Today, innovation in engineering [...]
When it comes to transportation, there’s the eco-obvious and then there’s the eco-innovative. Obviously, riding our bikes is better than driving alone. Keeping our tires pumped up helps fuel efficiency. So do full fuel tanks. Yet there are lots of other easy, attractive options out there to green our transportation.
Let’s start with roadside assistance. If [...]
Travel has become an integral part of modern life, and whether it’s for business or pleasure, we expect the experience to be easy and enjoyable. Today it’s also possible to combine luxury accommodations and unforgettable experiences with environmental consciousness. Even routine necessities like auto and air travel can be merged with a newfound eco-awareness.
Bio-Beetle is [...]
Ahh, the great outdoors. That bastion of bugs, bites, and restless nights in cramped tents. Hardly my favorite activity, but still, I like to think of myself as an intrepid adventurer who’s always prepared to spend months in the wilderness equipped with the ultimate in high-performance gear. Luckily, the outdoor industry had made supreme eco-advances. [...]
Forward-thinking designers around the globe are merging fashion with eco-awareness, creating sexy, chic apparel that supports a cleaner planet. Global brands like Levi’s are creating eco-conscious apparel alongside visionary eco-fashion designers like Linda Loudermilk and Deborah Lindquist. Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, is touting organic clothing alongside eco-design boutiques like The Green Loop near Portland, [...]