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Monday, 15 March 2010 15:26 |
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Written by Aditi Justa
We are living in times where going green has become a style statement. When everything from your home to your office to your vehicle is going green, then how could burials remain untouched? Dave Elliott, a willow basket maker, is all geared up to do some good for the environment. He just finished preparing a willow coffin in the workshops of P H Coate & Son’s English Willow Coffins at the Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre in the village of Stoke St Gregory near Taunton earlier this week.
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 16:26 |
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Written by Marina Hanes
Why is it so important for individuals to make sure they are keeping a healthy heart by living a healthy lifestyle? Well, not only is heart disease is the no. 1 cause of death in men and women, eating healthy also goes hand in hand with the environment. In order for you to put quality food in your body, it’s important for you as a consumer to support quality food through your purchases.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 18:29 |
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Written by Ariel Schwartz
Attention cyclists across the US: the wait for decent biking directions is over! Google Maps users can finally get biking directions along with walking, driving, and public transportation directions. Best of all, the new feature takes into account hills, bike lanes, and even busy intersections when calculating routes.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 16:30 |
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Written by Phillip Proefrock
A recent article from Lawrence Berkely Laboratory suggests that readers should 'Pull the plug. Your battery will thank you.' Researcher Venkat Srinivasan writes about batteries and battery chemistry rather specifically, but without becoming overwhelmingly technical. He explains how batteries begin to fail, and suggests keeping your computer unplugged as a way of extending the life of your battery. I pulled the plug on mine as soon as I read the article, and I'm now writing this on battery power.
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:49 |
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Written by Aditi Justa
The Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home, a fully functioning, eco-friendly home, is said to be the greenest home in Chicago. Celebrating its third year of existence, the 2,500 square foot demo residence will be transformed for 2010 by Midwest Living. It will be redesigned to reflect the lifestyle of a couple looking to minimize home maintenance, maximize efficiency and settle in to a dwelling that not only meets up with aesthetics but also functionality.
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