A List Of Exercise & Yoga Equipment Made With Cork
When used as a material to build exercise or yoga gear, cork has a many advantages over plastic:
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A List Of Non-Toxic Sunscreens and Insect Repellents
These are the safest and least toxic sunscreens and insect repellents I’ve found:
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A List Of Non-Toxic Sealants & Caulks
Here are some sealant and caulks are mostly free of VOCs and other chemicals:
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A List Of Non-Toxic Paint For The Home
Zero emission paint is more expensive that regular paint — but it’s worth it for the health benefits. Interior paints can release toxic emissions into a room for months or even years.
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A List Of Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers: Tree-Free and Recycled
Here is a list of eco-friendly gift wraps. These wrap are made with tree-free (lotka) paper or recycled paper:
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Experiments I’m Currently Running In The MetaEfficient Labs
These are some metaefficient experiments I’m currently running:
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On Display: Collections Of Rare Bromeliads
These plants are Neoregelia Bromeliads. In the wild, they grow in the trees of South American rainforests. Indoors, they make fine house plants.
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The Fastest And Easiest-To-Grow Microgreens
These are the easiest microgreens to germinate and sprout:
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A List Of Organic Clothing Brands For Men
This is list of companies that make organic clothing:
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Efficient Planes Good For Business; Gas Guzzlers Get Left Behind
The airline industry is one of the nation’s biggest consumers of fuel – no surprise there – but new aircraft technology has dramatically improved planes’ fuel efficiency. Besides drastically cutting carbon emissions, more efficient jetliners have proven critical for airlines’ financial bottom lines, and companies clinging to outdated technology are paying the price, as evidenced
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Wind Lens Turbines Will Provide More, Cheaper Energy
Wind turbines are one of the most promising sources of large-scale renewable power. Wind power doesn’t produce any pollutants, and unlike water or fuel resources, wind is literally an endless source of energy. However, wind farms do require a substantial amount of space, which is why a much more efficient design like the “Wind Lens”
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Energy Efficient Upgrades That Pay For Themselves
Home improvement can pay for itself, and even put cash back in your pocket – if you’re putting your money in the right places. Renovations that increase your home’s energy efficiency aren’t just nice for the environment, they can be economical as well. The folks at One Block Off The Grid offer a great guide
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Efficient Home Heating With Pellet Stoves
The newest generation of home heating stoves, which burn fuel pellets instead of firewood, can be a great choice for fending off winter’s chilly temperatures. Pellet stoves are available in a wide range of styles and designs, and they can provide an extremely fuel-efficient source of heat.
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Can An “Earthscraper” Provide Efficient Urban Living?
Mexico City is a sprawling city with nearly 9 million residents, and some of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the world. So how could developers possibly squeeze a 65-story structure into the middle of the city’s historic district? Instead of building upwards, a newly proposed design calls for building down into the ground, creating
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Electric Vehicles – Looking Back, Looking Forward At The Smithsonian
Bet you didn’t know that an electric car was the nation’s best-selling vehicle back in ’04. 1904, that is. If you think the late 1990’s were the dawn of this technology, think again – electric vehicles have been around for over a century. A new display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, part of
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Gas-Free Commuting: Efficient And Amazingly Economical
Automobiles are a major source of pollution (no surprise there). Cars also play a big role in our reliance on petroleum, which has its own environmental and socio-political baggage. So reducing your time behind the wheel may be the socially responsible thing to do, but it literally has a more direct payoff too – namely,
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Stunning Vertical Forest Skyscraper By Stefano Boeri’s
Urban living requires efficient use of space, but it can be a very environmentally-friendly lifestyle: city residents generally live in small homes with access to walkable neighborhoods and public transportation. One common downside is a lack of green space, but architect Stefano Boeri aims to change all that with his “Bosco Verticale” concept. Italian for
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NASA Sustainability Base Showcases High-Tech, Eco Friendly Design
NASA’s space expertise means it’s virtually unmatched when it comes to creating efficient and sustainable environments for humans to live and work, and the innovative new office facility at their Ames Research Center near San Francisco is a showcase of intelligent and environmentally friendly design. Designed by William McDonough + Partners, the Sustainability Base draws
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Renault’s Solar Roofs Will Power The Equivalent of 15,000 Homes
Massive rooftop solar arrays seem to be popping up at an accelerating rate, thanks in part to cheaper, more efficient solar panel technologies and financial incentives in the form of rebates and stabilized energy costs. Renault’s solar energy system at its French production facilities will dwarf most of the competition when it goes online next
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Wind Turbines May Offer Green Energy In NYC
At a glance, New York City might not seem like a particularly “green” town, given all its traffic and densely built-up neighborhoods. But on a per-capita basis, it consistently ranks as one of the most eco-friendly cities, thanks in large part to its unparalleled mass transit system and the small size of most homes and
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