Archive for August, 2009
August 31st, 2009
If you’re in the market for green, modern, designer-built furniture, make sure to check out Studio Nola. You can see a few examples below. These pieces are built with FSC certified woods, 90% recycled steel, zero-VOC powder coated paints, low-VOC sealers, and locally sourced materials. Plus, if you need one or a few shipped, Studio Nola will send them out on a carrier using the EPA’s SmartWay transport system.
Some of the pieces can be built with blue or red wheels — a perfect option for the most recreational of modern environmentalists — and an available option for a black or white frame.
Of note, NOLA in this case is not a reference to New Orleans. It’s a reference to Northern Lawrence, Kansas, which is where Studio Nola’s design and fabrication happens. Prices range from about $600 – $1,000.
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Photo credits: Studio Nola.
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August 31st, 2009
Photo via Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
It’s good enough for Kourtney and Khloe…Kardashian, that is. Is it good enough for you?
With brand new eco-spas opening there, maybe Miami is.
Long thought of as the playground of the rich, famous, and scantily clad, Miami is ushering in a new era. Sure the beaches are still lined with 5-star resorts, pricey restaurants, and beaches full of thongs and speedos, but the city is also now host to a small bevy of <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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August 31st, 2009
Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in the world of green.
Sustainable Super City for South Korea
More Companies Introduce Stripped-Down Packaging for Amazon
Germany’s Green City of the Future
August 31st, 2009
When the weather outside is frightful (or just when you’re in need of something cozy to cuddle up with), wrap yourself in one of Ladak’s sustainable, handmade blankets.
Appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities, each blanket is assembled from a base of recycled sweaters, blankets, jeans, and mattresses before being adorned with ribbons and rich fabrics. Each product is truly a unique piece of skilled handicraft—no two are exactly alike. As a result, the blankets may vary slightly in size, yet their standard measurement is a roomy 78” x 55”—perfect for a day at the beach or a picnic in the park!
In addition to its commitment to sustainability, Ladak also supports social responsibility. This mission is not only reflected in Ladak’s corporate philosophy, but also in the products themselves—each blanket is named after an inspirational homeless hero (Arie and Willem are shown above) and 15% of Ladak’s profits will be donated to an Amsterdam shelter for the homeless.
August 31st, 2009
Image: Wild Wonders of Europe
If you took our suggestion to follow Wild Wonders of Europe on Facebook, then you have already heard the news. The last of 67 top professionals has returned from the field after the final mission of the most ambitious nature photography project ever undertaken.
Wild Wonders of Europe now has a collection of over 150,000 photos documenting the wildlife of all 48 European c… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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August 30th, 2009
- Architecture that imitates life.
- Communes of the green generation.
- Approach green renovations wisely.
- Living roofs are the new green cash crop.
- Cities weigh green features v. expense in new buildings.
- 10 strategies to increase home energy efficiency.
- Air conditioning with ice.
Follow @jetsongreen on Twitter for more news, links, and commentary.
August 30th, 2009
We’re in beta with a green job board, and everything’s been going pretty good so far. Plus, with all the talk about green collar jobs, we thought we could at least help out a little bit. So if you’re looking or thinking about looking for a job, make sure to check out these green positions. And if you have a green position, we provide free listings.
- Sustainable Building Specialist, Habitat for Humanity, Louisville, KY.
- Environmental Consultant, Green Restaurant Assoc., Boston, MA.
- Green Building Consultant, Paladino, Seattle, WA.
- Green Building Consultant, AECOM, Orange, CA.
- Home Performance Trainer, Build It Green, Berkeley, CA.
- Retail Energy and Sustainability Manager, REI, Kent, WA.
Also, follow @greenerjobs on Twitter for more green job listings.
August 30th, 2009
This one is from Alchemy Goods and made from recycled inner tubes and recycled seatbelts – 67% recycled materials. Perfect for my little ibook.
$128.00 at Alchemy Goods
This one from Freitag is made from recycled bicycle inner tubes, seat belts and truck tarpaulins. One of kind you can pick off their website.
$195.00 at Freitag
Both of these companies offer a wide range of sizes and prices.
August 28th, 2009
In Surrey (near Vancouver), Canada, a new prefab company is taking shape. Preform Construction has a 20,000 square-foot factory for building Predesigned Living Units that have been designed by Tony Robins of AA Robins Architect. The home featured in this article is made with one unit and includes some of the following green elements:
- A green roof;
- Recycled and reclaimed wood products;
- FSC certified, formaldehyde free products;
- An on-demand hot water heater;
- Warmboard in-floor radiant heating;
- Energy efficient lighting fixtures;
- Grey water reuse system;
- A low E double glazing system; and
- A smart system to control heat and lighting.
Most of the homes built by Preform Construction, at least for the time being, are larger and involve several Predesigned Living Units. That said, just one of these units might work perfectly if you’re looking to downsize. Why not?
Photo credits: Preform Construction.
August 28th, 2009
Photo courtesy of Kara DiCamillo.
If any of you have backpacked the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, you know that the weather can change in a hot minute. Over the past 20 years, we’ve hiked through hail, lightening storms, and torrential rain up Tuckerman’s Ravine, over Mt. Washington, and down to the High Huts. So when we had a chance to take Helly Hansen’s new Ekolab Jacket for a test run, we knew exactly how to put it through the ringer. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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