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, …
Hunting wild mushrooms in Western Spain by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Eating seasonally has a different meaning when tradition dictates your dietary calendar. In Spain, fall and spring mean lots of …
SMART: resurrecting abandoned rail north of San Francisco by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 With the rising cost of gas, car commuters are returning to the rails. Amtrak and light rail are experiencing record …
Zap Zebra: a 3-wheeled electric truck by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 It is possible to haul things without an SUV or a gas-guzzling truck. With just three wheels, the Zap Zebra …
Aboriginal Chef Mark Olive on cooking with indigenous foods by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 Muntrie berries and Tanami apples, Kutjera and Wattleseed: “this is the true cuisine of this country. It’s not a meat …
