Part 1 of 2: The BookMany of us are concerned about the condition of our planet, and are conscious of the really big problems facing humanity: global climate change, resource depletion, air and water pollution, for example. It is likely that most of us who are aware of these issues also want to do our part to mitigate them. With so many books, articles, and TV news soundbites on these topics, it can be hard to know where to begin.
So, having researched and been horrified by the plight of the battery chicken, your decision to re-home some ex-batts has been made and the Grand Chicken Rescue Day approaches.
Kelp Forest design. Photo via www.willandjane.com
As a surfer it is always nice to step off the beach after a long surf session and shower away the sand and salt water from the day. One company, Sustainable + Functional + Art, is taking this shower experience a step further by designing an outdoor shower made from recycled surfboards, allowing for a sustainable and atheistically enhancing addition to any surfer’s living space.
Photo by foz4 via flickr.
When thinking of places where green living can be made simple, a bustling urban setting like New York City is not a place that immediately comes to mind. While NYC is home to an amazing amount of industry talent and entertainment, it is also the home to many green, organic businesses and even a green nightclub. Visitors and residents alike will be pleased to find an abundance of eco-friendly living, right in the heart of the “Big Apple.”
Photo by Steveconcerto via flickr
In an upper-class neighborhood of Asheville, NC, the first Hemp House in the U.S. has been built by Plush Designs, putting a whole new perspective on high class living. “We heard that we could have a really great neighborhood party if it ever caught on fire,” jokes Karen Korp with CNN in this video about her and husband Russ Martin’s new home.
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Compact Condo
Bigger is not necessarily better. At least when it comes to houses. This year in America the average house size has decreased slightly. Most likely due to the (*sigh*) “Current Economic Climate” and other money issues. But possibly this dent could be attributed to these little homes making a rather big impact.
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