I’ve been testing the Road Runner low-flow showerhead, which is rated at 1.59 gallons per minute. Currently, it’s my favorite showerhead, beating out my previous favorites: the 2GPM Oxygenics showerhead, and the 1.75GPM Nigara Earth Massage showerhead. The Road Runner has a unique feature: it has a built-in sensor that detects when the water gets… [Continue Reading]
Search Results for: people/name
First U.S City To Be Lit With 100% LEDs: Ann Arbor!
January 26, 2008 by 34 Comments
Ann Arbor is on its way to being the first U.S. city to light up its downtown with 100% LED-based streetlights. The city expects to install more than 1,000 LED streetlights beginning next month. The city anticipates a 3.8-year payback on its initial investment.
Hybrid Gets 150 Miles Per Gallon Using Ultracapacitors
January 12, 2008 by 23 Comments
It’s a prototype hybrid car that gets 150MPG, and goes 40 miles on electricity alone, drawing its power from a combination of lithium-ion batteries and ultracapacitors. The ultracapacitors provide a burst of energy to the engine, when needed. They are then recharged by the lithium-ion batteries. This avoids the problem of emptying the batteries too… [Continue Reading]
Stunning Solar Building Will Generate More Power Than It Needs
March 14, 2008 by 27 Comments
The Masdar Headquarters building will produce more power than it needs (an energy positive building). In fact, the solar roof (one of the largest in the world) will be constructed first, and it will power the construction of the rest of the building. The video link on this page has a great view of the… [Continue Reading]
Organic Baby Clothing
November 8, 2004 by 14 Comments
Infants are more susceptible to chemical irritants in clothing. So clothing them in undyed organic cotton reduces the chances of irritation and exposure to chemicals which are used to manufacture conventional baby clothing. These retailers have selections of organic clothing for babies: NutureMama, The Nuture Center, Ecobaby, BlueCanoe, Pangaya Nordic Natural Woollens specializes in baby… [Continue Reading]
Rock Port: First U.S. City To Run On 100% Wind Power
April 21, 2008 by 8 Comments
Officials at Rock Port, Missouri, christened a four-turbine wind farm this week, making Rock Port the first U.S. city to get 100% of its electricity from wind power.
The Best Electric Bikes For Commuters
April 30, 2010 by 8 Comments
Electric bikes are ideal for commuting because they allow you travel up to 30 miles in a stretch, and you are less likely to drenched in sweat when you arrive at your destination. Some models have motors that assist as you pedal, making your ride easier, especially when going up hills. Some models allow you… [Continue Reading]
Storing Solar Power In Molten Salt
January 4, 2008 by 17 Comments
Solar power is a truly efficient source of energy, but it tends to fluctuate, and, as you might know, it turns off at night. One clever way to alleviate this intermittence is to store solar energy in the form of heat using molten salt. An aerospace company, Hamilton Sundstra, has created a venture called SolarReserve,… [Continue Reading]
The Sustain miniHome: A Modern Green RV
July 7, 2007 by 7 Comments
We first featured the Sustain miniHome last year. It’s a compact green dwelling that fits on the back of a truck. Now there’s a video of the home, demonstrating it’s space-saving features…
Enjoyable Travel Using Slow, Clean, Car-Free Techniques
August 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
Right now, I’m investigating a new travel technique, which I’m calling “Slow Daily Travel”. By going slow (traveling 1o to 100 miles per day), your journey can often become more intriguing and enjoyable. My technique involves traveling as far as you like each day, and then staying overnight in a hotel. The next day you… [Continue Reading]
Recent Comments: