Minimalism vs. overconsumption 101: living more with less by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 In most countries in the world we can’t seem to stop buying. Worldwide, about three quarters of us own at …
Grassfed beef: a carnivore’s option by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 In the United States, most cattle live on feedlots- or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)- and are fattened on corn, …
America’s first highway-legal electric motorcycle by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Motorcycles and scooters may seem like the ultimate green machines, but don’t be fooled by their fuel efficiency (up to …
Portland: why it's easy to be car-free by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Portland, Oregon is argueably one of America’s most sustainable cities and this is not an accident of fate. Back in …
A smarter ride: a national downsizing? by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 At 8 feet long, the Mercedes Smart car is about 4 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper and about half …
R4House I: reciclar, reutilizar, recuperar y razonar by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 La última edición de Construmat, salón de la construcción de Barcelona, presentó R4House: según su arquitecto, Luis de Garrido, que …
Fermented corn starch shirts and butt-flattering eco-jeans by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Now that eco-friendly fibers have gone mainstream maybe you’ve heard of hemp and organic cotton, but what about Tencel and …
Cook seasonal: Chef Carlin battles our fear of potatoes (II) by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Trying to cook seasonally can appear daunting at times, particularly when it seems that potatoes are the vegetable of the …
How to furnish your home cheaply without help from Ikea by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 When Katrina Ellis set out to furnish her and her partner Tyson’s green remodel in Melbourne, Australia, in keeping with …
Country lanes in urban Vancouver by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 When, years ago, Vancouverites paved over the dirt service lanes behind their homes to prevent their cars from getting muddy, …
