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Chic Eco Transportation (w/videos)
You may not be a car enthusiast. You may not even be 100% environmentally-conscious in your transportation choices. But neither of those points matter here, because once you take a look at these forms of chic eco transportation, you might decide it’s time for a change. Now I’m not talkin
e6: Build Your Dream with Zero Emissions
Image from BYD.com Back in January 2010, Chinese automaker Build Your Dream (BYD) announced they were looking at joining the U.S. Market and bringing their zero emission e6 to the U.S. by the end of this year. Two months later, the media reported that BYD was looking at moving their operations to Lo
5 Musts for a Biofriendly 4th of July
Image by Edgar Zuniga Jr. On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved and officially adopted, thus declaring the independence and separation of the United States of America from Great Britain. So, with the 4th of July only a few days away, Americans everywhere are getting ready t
Red Tape and Environmental Disasters Don’t Mix
Image by USFWS/Southeast Red tape….you’re probably familiar with the term and may even have first-hand experience on the bureaucratic nightmare that accompanies it. But one thing is for sure, when it comes to environmental disasters, there is no room for red tape! Unfortunately that is w
Father’s Day Gifts for Fun and Environmentally-Friendly Dads
Image by bryce_edwards Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday. Hopefully you’re prepared and have something great planned for Dad. If not, I wanted to share a few Father’s Day ideas for the fun and environmentally-friendly Dad! Now, many of the ideas I mentioned for Mother’s D
Sustainability vs. Profit: Who Wins?
When it comes to profits, most companies know they won’t go anywhere without money. But what about when it comes to sustainability? Can a company focus on sustainability and being green while still turning a profit? Or does it need to be one or the other? Besides, in a fight between sustainabi
Bio-Friendly Designs Create the Future
Time is ticking….you only have until the end of June 2010 to submit your entry into this year’s “Create the Future” Design Contest. First started back in 2002 by the NASA Tech Briefs magazine publishers, the Create the Future Design Contest was an innovative way to inspire yo
Charging Stations, the Backbone of the Electric Vehicle?
Electric vehicles are gearing up to become the next best thing since sliced bread, aren’t they? Well, that may be what the EV auto makers would like us to believe, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just quite yet. I mean what good is an electric vehicle without a charge? At this point
Partial Zero Emission Vehicles
When it comes to reducing vehicle emissions you usually hear about electric or hybrid vehicles, but what about the PZEV (partial zero emission vehicle)? Are PZEVs just hype and a way for auto makers and states to say they are making a difference or are they genuinely part of the solution to lower em
5 Bio-Friendly Mother’s Day Ideas Fit For Any Mom
Image by Heather Elias Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Do you have anything special planned for your mother? Are you taking her out to eat? Are you buying her gifts? Are you taking her to the spa? Well, if you don’t already have something planned (or even if you do), what about doing o
Eco Transportation: Two Wheels Better Than More
When it comes to the latest in hot and stylish eco-transportation, most people usually think four wheels. Hybrids, electric vehicles and even an occasional three wheeled vehicle are gaining more and more popularity. But other than motorcycles, what makes two wheels better than more? Well, check out
Solar: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Solar energy is a hot topic these days. Solar power, along with other forms of alternative power, continue to gain popularity not only with individuals but with companies, governments, manufacturers, etc. You may be aware that global wind energy took a big jump in 2009. And while that is a great
7 Bio-Friendly “Camping” Destinations
As we enter Spring and head towards Summer, camping is often the vacation of choice. Who doesn’t have memories of going camping with their family? I sure do and I hope you do too, because camping is a great way to get outdoors and connect up with nature, to bring you and your family away [&hel
Giving Yourself an Environmental Kick Start
Well, history was made again this past weekend. Earth Hour 2010 took place around the world at 8:30pm (local time) on Saturday, March 27th. I hope you took part, as Earth Hour was designed to unite millions of people around the globe so they could show their support to “turn the lights off on
Gearing Up for a Bio-Friendly Spring
Well, today is the last day of Winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and tomorrow we will be welcoming Spring. Depending on where you live, you may or may not be ready to welcome Spring, but either way I figured I’d give you a few green tips to help you gear up for a bio-friendly […]
10 Everyday Things That Produce Emissions
Every day you hear something about harmful emissions and the environment. However, what does that really mean to you and me? Does it mean we need to go “cold turkey” on emission-producing products? To be honest, probably not…considering that would be pretty hard to do. Let’s