Solio: a device to power any gadget with the sun by Kirsten Dirksen on December 3, 2006 “The world has gone mobile, but power hasn’t gone mobile,” explains Better Energy Systems co-founder Lorenzo Falzarano. “A lot of …
Reducing your carbon "foodprint" by Kirsten Dirksen on November 24, 2006 The average piece of food in the US travels 1000 miles from farm to plate, but high mileage food is …
Greening of a giant? checking in on Wal-Mart by Kirsten Dirksen on November 21, 2006 They’re the world’s largest retailer famous for their focus on the bottom line and infamous for their poor labor practices …
A biodiesel fueling station in Hopland, CA by Kirsten Dirksen on October 31, 2006 To get an idea of how quickly biodiesel is becoming available to the average consumer, back in 2001, the National …
Diaper wars: cloth vs disposable & now flushables and EC by Kirsten Dirksen on October 30, 2006 Endless rows of diapers on our backyard clothesline were a staple of my childhood. Being the ’70s to the early …
Wind tech: does it blow in your backyard? by Kirsten Dirksen on October 18, 2006 Used to power boats along the Nile 6000 years ago, wind energy is one of the oldest sources of green …
Eco-hotels: from composting to carbon neutral by Kirsten Dirksen on October 11, 2006 At most major hotel chains, it’s become standard to find a note from the “environmental team” asking you to help …
CitySol EcoFair: a bit of the Green Apple by Kirsten Dirksen on October 11, 2006 Take a trip to New York’s biggest eco fair for the latest shopping and lifestyle tips. We’ll show you what’s …
Solar box cooker: cooking with the sun by Kirsten Dirksen on October 4, 2006 Most of the solar cooking is done in places where access to electricity is limited, even in places like the …
How to build a green bakery by Kirsten Dirksen on October 2, 2006 Their cookies are organic, but the real show here is the store built nearly entirely from recycled materials. At New …
