Ikea has a range of furniture made from renewable sources. The Karlanda Sofa ($849) pictured above is an example. It is built using wood not taken from intact forests. The removable cover is a mixture of cotton and linen. It also converts into a bed. Unfortunately, the padding is polyurethane and the base contains particleboard.… [Continue Reading]
Portable Summer Cabins
July 30, 2004 by 5 Comments
Mobility during the summer can be important. You may need to take that certain someone to a cabin for a month by the dunes. These portable summer cabins let you experience the outdoors in a comfortable, modern interior. They have large windows and an acrylic dome skylight that allows plenty of light inside. The cabins,… [Continue Reading]
Compact Fluorescents: Low Mercury Bulbs
July 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Compact fluorescents are an efficient lighting source, but the bulbs do contain mercury (usually around 5 mg) and should be disposed of properly. To find a place to dispose of them, search for locations by zipcode here. The amount of mercury contained in them is much less than the amount of mercury released during the… [Continue Reading]
Recycled Toothbrush: “Preserve” by Recycline
July 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Toothbrushes made of recycle yogurt containers. Available from: Recycline, Toothbrushes ($2-3 each)
Biodiesel FAQ
July 30, 2004 by 9 Comments
What is Biodiesel? Biodiesel is a vegetable oil-based fuel that runs in diesel engines — cars, buses, trucks, construction equipment, boats, generators, and oil home heating units. It’s usually made from soy or canola oil, and can also be made from recycled fryer oil. You can blend it with regular diesel or run 100% biodiesel.… [Continue Reading]
The Top Rated Headphones: Grado SR-60
July 29, 2004 by 1 Comment
Recommended by: CNET, StreetTech.com, Etown and Consumer Guide The Grado SR60 headphones are made in Brooklyn. Their black-plastic design doesn’t exactly exude high tech, but as soon as doubters hear the SR60, their objections usually melt away. Converts gush about the headset’s rock-solid bass, extraordinary detail, and clarity. The SR60 has been on the market… [Continue Reading]
Sun-Mar Toilets
July 29, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Notes from Manufacturer: The Sun-Mar’s unique patented Bio-Drum™ tumbler optimizes mixing, oxygenation and moisture distribution. No other composting toilet includes a rotating drum. Evaporation is optimized via large surface areas, heating evaporated surfaces, and well-designed air flow. The finishing drawer collects compost from the Bio-Drum, isolating it from new compost and allowing it to dry… [Continue Reading]
Biolet Toilets
July 29, 2004 by 1 Comment
Notes from Manufacturer: BioLet composting toilets are efficient, compact and reliable appliances which can be easily installed in any location. All models are manufactured from durable, easy to clean ABS plastic and non-corroding stainless steel and are backed by over 25 years of experience, a three year limited warranty and toll free customer support. Home… [Continue Reading]
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