Tapping into the water beneath our homes by Kirsten Dirksen on August 8, 2009 In chronically dry places, like the entire continent of Australia, communities faced near permanent drought increasingly rely on alternative sources …
SuChin battles parabens, phthalates w/salt, peppermint soap by Kirsten Dirksen on August 8, 2009 We spend about $43 billion on skincare products every year, but many of these products contain toxic chemicals- to the …
Slow down: my philosophy for life also applies to the road by BioDieselHauling on August 5, 2009 I have been requested to post something positive. In light of that request, I am putting a positive spin on …
William McDonough on the C2C revolution by Kirsten Dirksen on July 30, 2009 “One of the things about sustainability is that it’s going to take forever. That’s the point,” explains sustainable design strategist …
William McDonough & Cradle to Cradle design (3/5) by Kirsten Dirksen on July 26, 2009 When architect William McDonough first got involved in looking at materials in 1984, he had been commissioned to design the headquarters for …
How to ferment your own yogurt from milk & starter by faircompanies on July 23, 2009 Why make your own yogurt? You can avoid all those plastic containers (especially if you buy the milk in returnable …
Wind energy gets into homes with small wind by Nicolás Boullosa on July 22, 2009 Solar energy, both thermal and photovoltaic, is not the only renewable source of electricity generation at home, the office or …
How to choose a diaper: one size does not fit all by Kirsten Dirksen on July 21, 2009 My sister, pregnant with twins, emailed me last week saying she was overwhelmed by all the options for non-disposable diapers …
Green Box: a reusable home by Kirsten Dirksen on July 21, 2009 For the past decade or so, architects and builders have been recycling shipping containers to create homes, offices, hotels and …
Climate control for sidewalks: making stores close the door by Kirsten Dirksen on July 5, 2009 A loophole exists in our global warming awareness. As most of us are are investing in energy saving appliances and …