Greenery
Fort Collins designer and part owner of Panda Cycles, Zach Yendra, recently sent us an e-mail that highlighted his latest work in progress: the keg trike. From Zach himself:
I took a look at what was available and wasn’t that impressed with whats out there. From there I decided to … Read the rest
Sure, you’ve seen photos from space. You’ve seen Earth’s prominent landscapes from a satellite image–and thought, “cool.” But if you haven’t seen this HD video taken from the digital cameras of NASA astronauts, you haven’t seen anything.
In addition to spanning across the planet–showing outstanding geographical spots such as the… Read the rest
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia announced Tuesday a new initiative to promote environmental causes through the sale of popular music. Backed by bands Pearl Jam, The Bad Plus and Toad the West Sprocket, along with performers Jack Johnson and Brett Dennen, the company aims to let customers support conservation efforts for… Read the rest
Massive volcanic craters, acres of raw jungle and stretch of deserted sand dunes: the work of Mother Earth is beyond our imagination. Thanks to these natural wonders, our Earth has been blessed with gorgeous landscapes and undulating backdrops. Without environmental protection, they might be gone sooner than we expect. To… Read the rest
For a couple of years now, ever since walking a deserted beach in Nicaragua with a surfboard under my arm, I’ve been obsessed with plastic debris. As a surfer and an ocean-lover in general, I felt an immense duty to get involved and try to force better policy on plastic,… Read the rest
When U.K. engineers were challenged with designing the Lotus Eco Elise, arguably the first green high-performance sports car, they knew just where to turn for sustainable materials: their backyards.
The English countryside, like the North American Midwest, is a veritable petri dish for growing hemp, a multi-purpose industrial crop that… Read the rest
In addition to my duties at Wend I’m the Chapter Chair of my local Surfrider Chapter, and also involved with The Snowrider Project which is the mountain arm of the Surfrider mission. This year, we paid for some signage at a local ski resort to remind folks that if you… Read the rest
Every once in awhile you come across something that blows your mind while surfing the innernets. Well, thanks to our beloved Social Media Ninja, Karyn Fiebich for finding these gems. Truly stunning. Here’s an excerpt from Gilmour’s bio on his site that explains Gilmour’s process a bit:
Gilmour has imposed … Read the rest
Teeming with wild animals and nature reserves, the Galapagos islands are one of the best places in the world for wildlife experiences. Strange creatures roam freely on these islands, boundless and free. The islands are fortunately protected from destruction and touristic development thanks to governmental efforts and restrictions. Here’s a… Read the rest
There’s a lot of talk about the airline industry trying to be more environmentally friendly. As you may already know, aviation currently accounts for 1.6% of global greenhouse emissions, but that number could grow larger if the industry goes unchecked. And so, the industry and many of its airlines are… Read the rest
The travel industry is soon to see a drastic reduction in its footprint: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Friday that it will approve biofuels for use on commercial flights by 2010. “For the first time, air transport has the possibility of an alternative to traditional jet fuel,” said… Read the rest
We’ve all asked ourselves this. With the increasingly urgent climate change concerns these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You may find yourself wondering “how do I make a difference?”. The idea that one person make noticeable positive change is sometimes difficult to imagine, but sometimes the first step is… Read the rest
Those who have traveled to the California Redwoods know how difficult it is to document the awe-striking majesty of the trees. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to get the nature of the epic trees onto film. But National Geographic… Read the rest was committed to trying to do so anyway, sending photographer Michael
Tomorrow marks the official PARK(ing) Day 2009 which will welcome impromptu pop-up parks all over the country. First started in San Francisco, the event has gained global popularity pulling together the efforts of artists, activists and everyday citizens.
The gist of PARK(ing) day is to transform a parking space into… Read the rest
Still confused whether or not carbon offsets are really a good thing? This Public Service Announcement from C.R.O.C. (the Carbon Regulatory Offset Committee) should tell you just why they’re great… and by great, they mean ridiculous.
Thanks to Greenpeace USA for the tip!
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