The Truth about Solar

As the U.S. plots its energy strategy, what are the pros and cons? Solar energy is plentiful. But is it practical? See also the Truth about Wind.

NASA Uses Lotus Leaf As Inspiration for Space Gear Dust-Repellent

Now science is borrowing from nature as NASA scientists are using the lotus leaf as a case study for developing a non-stick coating for space equipment. The field of biomimicry which has been used to create engineered products by imitating nature has created such has household innovations such as Velcro and solar cells. Here is [...]

Dust storm ‘started 12 months ago’

(Dust storms blanket Sydney) Can you say Global Warming? Melting ice caps in the Arctic, major dust storms in Sydney, over-fishing in the oceans, food riots in Asia, lack of fresh water in Africa. What’s next? The signs are not good. Earth -100, Self-destruction +50. Time to even the score? green team Dust storm ‘started [...]

Guide to Greener Electronics

Greenpeace has put together their own quantative study on the most eco-friendly electronic brands using criteria such as 1) use of hazardous materials in the procuct, 2) recyclability of the product and the company’s dedication to recycling, and 3) climate impact of their products and production facilities. What you’ll find is that while some brands [...]

Biostarch bags now available!

Along comes an alternative “plastic” bag that is starch-based and internationally approved. Is this the environmentally sustainable answer to plastic bags? green team A Greener “Plastic” Bag Already banned in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mumbai and Bhutan, plastic bags are known to clog drainpipes, endanger wildlife, and are non-biodegradable. After years of research, Biostarch has come up [...]

Save 50% on Your Hot Water Bill

Good news for everyone! Hot water just got cheaper! green team From Yellow Blue Innovation Yellow Blue Innovation is proud to present an award winning revolutionary new technology hot water system that uses ambient air to heat up water. The system does not require electric heating elements or hermetic compressors. It’s the only hot water [...]

Solar Roadways Pave the Future

Solar Roadways is developing special LED “intelligent” roadways that not only light up using solar energy but also transmit information on road conditions, contains heating elements, and has the potential to even recharge fully electric vehicles! green team Press Releases August 25, 2009 US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS $100,000 RESEARCH CONTRACT TO SOLAR ROADWAYS Funds [...]