The Guide To Efficient Living
I've been testing a new line of bags called Terraclime by Lowepro. I was impressed by the fact that 95% of the material used to make these bags is recycled content. The fabric is made with recycled PET bottles (i.e. post-consumer plastic). The hooks … [Continue Reading]
I've been testing a new deodorizer called Multi Fresh. It is made with pyroclastic rock called Ignimbrite, which is found in volcanoes. This natural deodorizer absorbs odors like baking soda, but it is said to be many times more effective. … [Continue Reading]
The world's largest biomass power plant running exclusively on chicken manure has opened in the Netherlands. The power plant will deliver renewable electricity to 90,000 households. It has a capacity of 36.5 megawatts, and will generate more than 270 … [Continue Reading]
I have to mention this highly optimal house recently completed in California. Jetson Green has all the details, so I won't repeat them here. Basically, the Margarido House is on its way to being the first home the nation that's both LEED-H certified … [Continue Reading]
Sharp is introducing a new range of solar-powered LED streetlights. These self-contained lights charge during the day, and switch on automatically when darkness falls. They can operate for 10 years straight without maintenance. They make use of new, … [Continue Reading]
MetaEfficient is on vacation. This week, I've managed to travel around town and to the beach by bike. I've also been reading A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander -- this 1200-page tome is good to read in a hammock. I would like to optimize … [Continue Reading]
A company called M2E Power has announced plans today to release a charger that will powered by kinetic motion. The released date is expected to be next summer. The charger derives power from the motion of walking, jogging, cycling, or driving. Six … [Continue Reading]
We could be generating huge amounts of power from sewage. The process is fairly simple -- just ferment sewage to produce a fuel called biogas. Biogas is almost entirely methane, and so is natural gas, so the two are essential interchangeable. The … [Continue Reading]
Sales of electric bikes have spun into high gear this year -- some merchants reporting a 6000% increase in sales. This is good news, because, for short trips, the efficiency and convenience of electric bikes is hard to beat. You may have heard that … [Continue Reading]
In June, the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the adoption the the highest green standards for private sector development in North America. Effective immediately, all new re-zonings for development in Vancouver will be required to achieve … [Continue Reading]
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