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Citizen first, Consumer second.
The latest and greatest in green governance.
January 26, 2009
| Posted in Environment and Society
With his 90th birthday in July, a trip into space scheduled for later in the year and a new book out next month, 2009 promises to be an exciting time for James Lovelock.
January 23, 2009
| Posted in Electronics & Appliances
A "1st World" sustainability geek's "must-have" item Except, if one were really sustainable (ie, a child in Africa), one wouldn't need it in the first place.
Kill-A-Watt is a tool sold thru TerraPass, ThinkGeek and many other green or techno-triumphalist websites.
It measures the actual power usage of any appliance you can plug into the wall...
Interview with Dr. Lin Jiabin, the Deputy Director of the Department of Social Development Research at the State Council, People's Republic of China.
January 22, 2009
| Posted in Food & Grocery
Niman Ranch, the leader in local, organic food before Organic Valley and other co-ops were household names, has shuttered its doors as an independent business.
January 22, 2009
| Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
Best soap so far, actually works, easy on hands We use this soap at work and at home to wash kitchen plates and utensils.
From friendly frizzy foam to convenience, this soap's not a wash. It really works. Locally designed (made?) in San Francisco by two hipsters.
-1 star for the plastic container...is there a way around that? Method needs...
January 22, 2009
| Posted in Food & Grocery
I (left bracket three) Food Mill Peanut Butter Every time I bring a jar to the office, it's gone within 5 business days. Hard working pb if you ask me.
And now, a word from our dealer:
"Hi Ken, in regards to your inquiry on 12/5/08, sorry for the delay,however just to let you know,our nut butter products have been manufactured at our...
January 22, 2009
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
Dr. Dennis Meadows wins prestigious Nobel-like Japan Prize. It carries a cash award of 50 million yen (about $500,000) and will be awarded during a Japan Prize Awards week in April 2009.
12 environmental clean-up and energy saving tips for 2009
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January 22, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
Make Nov. 15 Zero Waste Day, not America Recycles Day
January 22, 2009
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
Yes!'s winter issue digs for sustainable happiness through human capital and a new type of economy.
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A bicycle, ped and streetcar city
same way we did 100+ years ago. (no petro)
jogging around lake merrit, playing soccer, getting onto another computer
warm/hot showers
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