water conservation
World’s First LEED Platinum Certified Convention Center Goes To…Vancouver
Vancouver builds the world’s first LEED platinum certified convention center complete with a 6-acre greenroof. This one LEED building that can actually live up to the certification.
A Tropical Rainforest Grows…In Northern England?
A new rainforest is coming to Northern England…there’s an indoor mountain you can ski on in Dubai…what’s next? A domed desert at the bottom of the Pacific?
New Plastic Coating May Eliminate Need For Detergents…Here We Go Again
A new self-sleaning plastic coating may make the need for detergent a thing of the past. But in their zeal to trump its intended benefits and uses, are researchers repeating the mistakes of the past with regards to technological breakthroughs and the unintended consequences that sometimes accompany them?
New Osmotic Power Plant Opens Near Oslo For Testing
Norwegians using the power of osmosis to their advantage…maybe.
IKEA “Suspends” Battery Recycling Program. Stockpiling Resumes
IKEA ceases operation of its enormously popular and beneficial free battery recycling program due to a new US DOT regulation. With very few other places to take used batteries, the prospects of recycling dwindle.
Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art: Stunningly Sustainable
Thom Mayne and Morphosis achieve beauty and function once again with the new Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art building in New York City.
Australian Dust Storm Causes Boom In Aquatic Life – And Researchers’ Fertilization Plans
The Australian dust storm of September 23rd has created a boom of aquatic life in the Tasman Sea that has some researchers championing plans to artificially fertilize the ocean. But in their zeal, have they not done their due diligence or even referenced our recent history?
Simple Toilet Bag Saves Water And A Lot Of Money
The Toilet Tank Bank saves water, saves money, and proves once again that sometimes the simplest solutions can be the most effective.
Dam Removal In Oregon Could Help Salmon…In 11 Years
An agreement reached between the utility that owns dams located on the Klamath River in Oregon and conservation groups has been reached to allow for the dismantling of four dams along one of the country’s biggest salmon runs. Only problem is the salmon will have to wait till 2020 to have an unimpeded journey to [...]
Brondell’s Perfect Flush: The Perfect Solution For The Green Remodel On A Budget
Brondell’s Perfect Flush enables a standard toilet to get the same water saving benefits as a dual-flush toilet at a fraction of the cost and effort.
