Good news for all Green boating aficionados: the first hybrid speedboat was on display over the weekend in San Francisco Bay.
Green technology came to the blue waters of San Francisco Bay on Friday, when what the manufacturer calls the world’s first hybrid recreational boat was introduced to two of California’s top resource officers.
The super-fast, super-sleek [...]
Can you envision a day where you print something out for a quick read… and then reuse the same piece of paper the next day?
Well, researchers in California have created paper that will do just that.
According to this article on ComputerWorld.com: Xerox Corp.’s research arm yesterday showcased its latest innovations, including erasable paper.
Scientists demonstrated paper [...]
SFGate.com has an interesting rundown on energy-saving HDTVs, based on CNET reviews.
The models surveyed:
1. Olevia 252T FHD
2. Philips 42PFL7432D
3. Samsung HL-T5687S
4. Sharp LC-32D44U
The winner is the Samsung, which received a 7.6 out of 10. The Philips (6.9 out of 10) and Olevia (6.9 out of 10) pretty much tied out at #2.
What fascinates me is [...]
Nike has created a new shoe called the “Trash Talk“, designed for Phoenix Suns’ All-Star point guard, Steve Nash.
What makes it notable: this is Nike’s first major effort on a sustainable shoe. How is it environmentally friendly?
* The upper is pieced together from leather and synthetic leather waste from the factory floor using zig-zag stitching.
* [...]
New Belgium Brewing Company, the maker of Fat Tire, Blue Paddle and Sunshine Wheat, is a sustainable company. Pretty impressive when you consider how ubiquitous they’ve become.
They have a portion of their site dedicated to sustainability as a core value (in addition to philanthropy and ownership).
How does a brewery maintain a sustainable production? Here are [...]
Would you drink hemp beer?
The question should be: if you like beer, why would you not?
I’ll admit that I picked up a six-pack of Humboldt Brewing Company’s Hemp Ale out of curiosity. Humboldt Brewing Company makes great beer in general, so for me it was just a matter of trying something new.
The judgment: it was [...]
Great post earlier this week over at Green-Talk.
Obviously, the recalled toys stories were all over the news last year. Spurred in part by this, HealthyToys.org recently tested and created a database of the safety of 1200 toys.
Since then, there has been over 7000 nominations for toys to be reviewed.
But, just addressing and documenting the affected [...]
Alice Waters is a both a local and culinary legend. Her Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, is a haven for those who seek out the best. Their menu changes regularly, often to reflect the season. She believes in fresh, organic and local produce. Only the best.
And now, Alice Waters has a new cookbook: The Art of [...]
Actress Natalie Portman has entered the world of footwear. Portman has developed a line of “vegan” footwear. The vegan tag comes as the shoes are cruelty-free and are produced in humane conditions.
té casan is an exclusive ethical footwear label that produces beautiful stylish shoes. Dazzling, playful, elegant and free of animal products, each shoe exudes [...]
Following up on yesterday’s post on eco-friendly household cleaners and laundry detergents.
Here is a list of 5 laundry products that we have tried, and in most cases, continue to use. Simple+green recommended:
Seventh Generation Natural Fabric Softener:
A soy-based fabric softener with lavender oil for soft, static-free, soothingly scented clothes.
Eco-friendly facts: non-toxic and biodegradable; not tested on [...]