Jul/100
The Super Strength of POLLI-Bricks – Bricks Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles! | greenopolis recycling rewards
They’re transparent and translucent. They interlock together to form a honeycomb structure that’s extremely durable. They can be used to build anything from buildings and fences to roofs and walls of light. So what are “they” referring to? They’re called POLLI-Bricks, and they’re a genius example of recycled bottle architecture.
Jul/100
Small house living! Hmmm – where would I put my projector and screen?
Ten years ago, Jay Shafer downsized to an 89-square-foot house and reinvented both his lifestyle and career in the process.
Jul/100
Renewables Made Up Half of New Power Installed in U.S. Last Year
Renewables Made Up Half of New Power Installed in U.S. Last Year
via Renewables Made Up Half of New Power Installed in U.S. Last Year.
Jun/100
50 Ways to Help the Planet
PLANT A NOTION”Going green” doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.The contents of this list might not be new, but they bear repeating. Sometimes it takes a few reminders for things take root.
May/100
Gravel Batteries Offer a Solution for Renewable Energy Storage
Gravel Batteries Offer a Solution for Renewable Energy Storage
“The gravel battery system would use excess capacity generated by a renewable source to heat and pressurize the argon gas and then pump it through a gravel filled silo to store energy. Then, when demand calls for electricity, the system is simply operated in reverse to generate electricity. According to the company, the system’s “round trip efficiency is over 72% – 80%.” This is comparable to the efficiency of pumped storage hydro, which has an efficiency of 70 – 85%. But gravel batteries are much more compact, and can be more readily installed in relatively flat areas characteristic of many areas with good windpower potential, such as the American Great Plains. A gravel battery can use far less land (1/300th) than that required for a pumped hydro lake, as well.”
via Gravel Batteries Offer a Solution for Renewable Energy Storage.
May/100
YouTube – “Building: A new Green Economy” 001 Introduction, Jonathon Porritt
“Building: A new Green Economy” 001 Introduction, Jonathon Porritt
via YouTube – “Building: A new Green Economy” 001 Introduction, Jonathon Porritt.
May/100
YouTube – “Building: A new Green Economy” 005 Rob Hopkins
“Building: A new Green Economy”
via YouTube – “Building: A new Green Economy” 005 Rob Hopkins.
Apr/100
Question for the Kennedy’s
I wonder what the Kennedy’s would prefer -a windfarm, or an exploding sinking oil rig – resulting oil slick – and subsequent unknown environmental damage?
Apr/100
The TerraPass: Carbon offsetting company
Stumbled across these guys via a bumper sticker on a car (who says advertising doesn’t work – probably no one). I’m sure they’re not the only one out there. Let me know if you know of others (register and leave a comment).
# 1. We adopt the highest standards
TerraPass portfolio mix
TerraPass uses CAR and VCS as its primary standards. We believe these standards ensure the highest quality for our offset portfolio.
100% of our carbon offsets are verified annually against broadly accepted standards by independent third party verifiers. Our primary standards are the latest version of the Voluntary Carbon Standard (issued in 2008) and the Climate Action Reserve. We believe these standards ensure that you receive the highest quality offsets available.
We publish full details of our supported standards.
# 2. Our carbon offsets are happening now
TerraPass does not sell carbon offsets that depend on events far into the future, such as a forest growing to maturity or a wind farm performing to expectation for many years. Before we include any offsets in our portfolio, they have to be verified by an independent third party. In other words, an outside expert confirms that the emissions reductions have actually occurred. Global warming is an urgent problem, and we want to make a difference now, not far off in the future.
via The TerraPass difference | TerraPass: fight global warming, reduce your carbon footprint.