August 2011
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WatchThe Bicycle Coffee Co. Pedaling the Perfect Roast
We love good coffee and we really like to ride bicycles, so we decided to combine the two. It’s pretty simple, we roast quality coffee in our custom built roaster and deliver it by bicycle. We only roast organic, fair-trade, Arabica beans grown by farm cooperatives.
Bicycle Coffee was started in 2009 by three brothers, a cousin, and a family...
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WatchPublic Service Announcement for The reUse Project:
Thank you to all who were involved in the development of this project. Your help was greatly appreciated.
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6 International Resorts Dishing Pampered Eco...
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Luxurious looks, eco sensibility. Hua Hin photo via Six Senses.
Luxury by its very definition means indulgence—while eco-consciousness, such as that employed by Scandic in its moderately-priced hotel chain, is more likely to mean slashing consumption.
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Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Everything You Need to...
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It’s an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there’s an incredible number of details and inputs hidden in each bag. From durability and reusability to life cycle costs, there’s a lot more to each bag than meet the eye. Let’s take a look behind the bags.
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WatchDesigners Accord - Sustainability in 7 - Andrew Dent
In today’s episode of The Designers Accord Sustainability in 7, Andrew Dent of global materials library and consultancy, Material Connexion reminds us that honesty is the best policy, shares the truth about biopolymers and asks, “WWND?”
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Sustainability in 7: Dara O’Rourke’s Seven Design Principles for Sustainable Design
The Designers Accord Sustainability in 7 video series delivers a daily dose of design inspiration by today’s leading sustainability experts. Join in the conversation as they share 7 things every designer should consider when integrating sustainability into design practice.
Following Bill’s introduction to...
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WatchChoose Linen over Cotton
It’s Biodegradable, Natural, doesn’t require pesticides or other chemicals, Strong, Durable, Luxurious, all By-Products can be used, no waste, can be naturally dyed, doesn’t require a lot of water, more sustainable.
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WatchWorld’s Greenest Homes: The Hamburg - Eco-House
Inside this ultra modern stork-like box home, features include, an open concept design for communal living, lots of windows, a remarkable two-story bookcase and a tiny carbon footprint.
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WatchUse Less Plastic
Every piece of plastic ever made still exists today, and much of this plastic has traveled from our hands to our oceans. The most important thing you can do is use less plastic. Join the Blue movement and sign the plastic pledge at SaveMyOceans.com. Director: Mariana Blanco Animator: Sol Linero Production Co: Hoodablah - hoodablah.com Song: “Pot Kettle Black” Written by Kianna...
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