Eco-friendly
China’s Green Expo Holds a Lot of Promise
The China International Green Industry Expo has just begun in Beijing. The Expo will have an array of innovative eco-friendly technologies and concepts, ranging from products for every day practical use to technical products.
Cowbell becomes Toronto’s first LEAF Certified Restaurant
LEAF has announced the certification of Toronto, Canada's first green restaurant. The winner is Cowbell, a restaurant that is well known for its passion for keeping the eco-impact of their operations to as less as possible. LEAF is ‘Leader in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice’ - a third-party certification program for restaurants and foodservice facilities.
US Plans New Approvals Process for Offshore Wind Power Projects
A new, major initiative has been announced by the US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, which will speed up the process of sanctioning offshore wind power projects. The US has seen years of delay caused by red tape holding up such projects, which is holding up the progress of renewable energy generation.
Toyota Plans More Green Vehicles for the Future
As a triggering move to their future plans to roll out more alternative-energy vehicles, Toyota recently announced that they have a very elaborate plan for their eco-car future. Well, they have around 11 conventional hybrids and battery powered automobiles waiting in queue to be launched.
2011’s best EV? No Clear Winner Yet!
This year has seen the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf vying for top spot as the best EV. Both cars are exceptional products. The Chevy Volt has been chosen as the ‘Car of the Year’ by Motor Trend; has been proclaimed ‘Automobile of the Year’ by Automobile Magazine and has also won the Green Car of the Year title ...
Green Living in an Amazing Shipping-Container Home
At the corner of Charles and Washington Street in New York’s West Village sits a little house. It’s not just its size that sets this abode apart from the buildings around it, though at 320 sq.ft it is a touch smaller than anything else one could set eyes on in the vicinity. What make this house special is that it ...
Are Your Kids’ Books From ‘Green’ Publishers? RAN Tells You How to Choose
Just in time for the biggest shopping season of the year Black Friday, Rainforest Action Initiative (RAN) has released information that is aimed at helping consumers make greener choices when it comes to purchasing books. Their guide ‘Rainforest-Safe Kids' Books: How Do Publishers Stack Up’ is a report plus consumer guide that lists out book publishers that are not linked ...
2011 Chevy Volt is the Green Car of the Year
EV enthusiasts and environmentally conscious consumers will be delighted to hear that the vote is finally in on the Green Car of the Year. And the winner is …………… the 2011 Chevy Volt! The title was accorded to the EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show to prove that despite being in a market that has numerous innovative vehicles and ...
Eco-Friendly Wedding Rings Are Here!
A jeweler in Miami is clearly making a statement about how strongly she feels in eco-friendly measures. What more, she’s making it easier for green clients to incorporate recycling into yet another aspect of their lives.
Free Eco-Friendly Gifts & Green Toys Holiday Giveaway from World of Green
As a special eco-friendly move for the holiday season, World of Green has announced that they will be organizing 30 days of Free Eco-Friendly Holiday giveaways. The giveaways were kick started through the ‘Pittsburgh Today Live’ morning show on KDKA-TV.
