Accidental vegetarians: the faircompanies family 2 years in by Kirsten Dirksen on June 1, 2009 When we first dreamed up the idea for a website focused on the environment, we ate an average American/Spanish diet: …
The end of fish? A guide to help turn the tide by Kirsten Dirksen on May 31, 2009 It hasn’t been long since we added fish to the list of superfoods (credited with everything from reducing kidney cancer …
Hydrogen fuel cell grease monkey by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s been hyped for it’s cleanliness (it’s only visible emission is water) and it’s futuristic hi-techiness (the technology has powered …
Why I tried kangaroo meat: a faircompanies video blog by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Given the UN’s warning that rearing cattle produces more greenhouse gases than driving cars, the most balanced diet for the …
A landfill that only buries 25% of its waste by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Sending all of our garbage- from construction to garden waste- to landfills may be a thing of the past. In …
Patagonia’s soda bottle jackets and recycled underwear by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Patagonia has been an eco-aware company since its foundation. They were the first to print their catalogues on recycled paper …
When permaculture moves indoors by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s best known as a way to landscape in harmony with nature, but permaculture (permanent + agriculture) is also being …
Green cleaning in a bottle (no phosphates nor phthalates) by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 The campaign against conventional cleaning products has gone mainstream. The U.S. National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has even issued a …
Wonderwater rain catchers by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Global consumption of water has been doubling every 20 years, more than twice the rate of human population growth. Since …
How Barcelona is slowly becoming a cyclist's city by Kirsten Dirksen on May 27, 2009 While only 3.5% of Spaniards cycle every day, in one year- 2007- daily use in Barcelona jumped by 81%. Most …