Students Reconstruct Speedo Suits Into Green Fashion

When governing body of the sport of swimming FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation) made a change in rules preventing the use of body suits in competitive swimming, the Speedo LZR Racer suit–worn by the likes of Michael Phelps–became surplus overnight. Fortunately, teams of students from the London College of Fashion, University College Falmouth and the [...]

19 Stunning Platinum Projects of 2010

In the past year, we’ve discussed several certified green projects but here’s the creme of the crop, 19 LEED Platinum ones.  These projects, mostly homes, all vary — new, old, big, small, modern, traditional, single family, multifamily, certified, pending.  Long story short, LEED Platinum, although difficult to attain, is where it’s at.  If you’re going [...]

19 years on – progressed much?

In 1992, Severn Suzuki gave her speech at the UN. Take a moment to reflect on what’s been done since.

What Every Meat Eater Should Know About Humane Certifications

For those of us who do eat meat, who don’t raise our own animals, one at a time, or who cannot afford to pay top dollar to buy direct from a very small farm, that ideal is pretty near unattainable. For conscious omnivores, who eat meat sparingly and thoughtfully, who avoid meat raised under conditions [...]

World food prices at fresh high, says UN

Global food prices rose to a fresh high in December, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). Its Food Price Index went above the previous record of 2008 that saw prices spark riots in several countries. Soaring sugar, cereal and oil prices had driven the rise, the report said. via BBC News – [...]

Worst bottled water brands

How much do you know about the bottled water you drink? Not nearly enough, according to a new report released today from Environmental Working Group (EWG). “Bottled water companies try hard to hide information you might find troubling,” says Jane Houlihan, senior vice president of research for the Washington D.C.-based research and advocacy group. EWG [...]

Climate change impact worsened last year

The number of weather-related natural calamities rose last year, showing further proof of the growing impact of climate change. Weather-related disasters such as storm, floods or heat waves occupied nine tenths of total 950 natural disasters recorded in 2010, said Munich Re, a global reinsurance firm. via Climate change impact worsened last year – International [...]