Getting Green Off The Grid

Batteries for light. When will we have access to this technology?
New Scientist Technology Blog
Japanese construction company Shimizu and electronics giant Sharp have jointly developed a transparent building material that absorbs light during the day and uses it to light up rooms when the Sun goes down. The material is being used to construct a […]

I admit these do look like Ewok and Wookie homes. But a very cool idea for cleaning up brownfields. I’d like to see Detroit covered in these.
WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: Danish Design for Urban Bioremediation
The Boase Concept begins with a forest, planted in contaminated soil in the middle of the […]

Another example of a large corporation doing its part to save the environment. It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s profitable.
Building a network of young envoys to save environment
SUSTAINABLE development has long been part of Bayer AG’s corporate existence. It invests time, effort and money to strike a balance between ensuring it […]

They’re looking at putting this in a car. So imagine grabbing a bag of charcoal for the grill and putting it in the car instead.
UH develops charcoal-fired fuel cell - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii’s Newspaper

University of Hawai’i researcher Michael Antal has developed a working fuel cell that uses charcoal as its […]

Asus looking to cash in by becoming more green.
Asus focuses on green laptop design - Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
“The IT industry is causing a lot of environmental problems,” said Markus Wierzoch, design manager at Asus. “The WEEE directive will force manufacturers to take back products at the end of their lifecycle. We want to […]

And right in my neck of the woods. Thanks, Dale!
NextEnergy Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Working Group to Further Increase Viable Energy Alternatives
The Working Group provides a forum for exchanging information among hydraulic hybrid suppliers, integrators, manufacturers and researchers. The Working Group seeks to create greater awareness for hydraulic hybrid technology through education, outreach and demonstration […]

Total and utter crap. The only upside to this is that the used items will make their way elsewhere, but this will just force more anti-environmental manufacturing and even more disposable electronics.
Not a good idea, Japan! Maybe this will encourage more recycling, but I doubt it. Recycleable electronics are already more expensive […]

For 24 years. Sounds like a dream come true.
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VENTURING OFF THE GRID / Innovative families save money, gain power with solar, propane, other energy sources
While most Humboldt County residents were reeling from power outages left by devastating rains, Parkinson had electricity to spare. She cooked a feast for a dozen people, took hot showers […]

Another community. Where are these communities in the Detroit area?
Serenbe Community - A 900-acre sustainable living community in Palmetto Georgia
The settlement of Serenbe is found in the heart of Chattahoochee Hill Country. This 40,000 acres of rural Georgia is about the size of Napa Valley, and is one of the last undeveloped […]

Nice solar charger!

Solio - Portable Solar Powered Charger