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This interactive website will help you understand the dangers of certain products that we will be using this spring. The web site lets you browse a virtual house, and explains in detail the type of contaminant that you could be exposed.

Brunton has a folding solar charger, that measures only 9 x 4.5 inches, small enough to fit into a large pocket, glove box or backpack. The solar panels capture the sun’s energy with up to 90% efficiency and channel it through a USB output. Energy is enough for recharging GPS, cell phones, PDAs, iPods and other USB devices.

The Brunton Explorer Foldable Solar Panel can be purchased in REI for only $79.

Get your camera, and be ready to enjoy mother nature’s colors this spring. I’m a little tired of this cold and color less panorama. Plus no snow! It’s time for a little change. Come on nature, bring the colors!

The event will take place in Chicago, IL between November 17-19, 2010. For registration information, please visit:

• http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/register.aspx

Today I have decided to write about the anti-green human because there is some confusion when it comes to being “green.” On several occasions I have talked about my inclination to be more green each day, and is very common to hear people saying that I’m not a green because I do not spend the required amount of money.

Being green has nothing to do with spending more money. In fact, the idea behind the green man is saving in the short or long term. The green man is always looking for new ways to reduce the energy costs, water service costs, transportation costs, etc. Being green is living more naturally and avoid excessive consumption of products. Being green is to invest wisely on products that will last longer. Being green is doing more with less; to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality. Being green is living in harmony with nature, not to destroy nature. Being green is to live healthily, and avoid medical consultations due to complications that were unnecessary. The green individual lives without stress, thus is more productive, and has more time to devote to his family and personal matters.

The anti-green human is just the opposite!

The 19th Annual Environmental Film Festival of the Nation’s Capital is proud to present 155 diverse and thought-provoking films, including 66 Washington, D.C., United States and World premieres, that celebrate the wonder of the natural world and illuminate the growing challenges to life on earth.

This year, the Festival explores the vital connections between food and the environment. What we eat is essential to our health and wellbeing; how food is produced and transported to our tables affects the condition of our planet.

WHEN

March 15-27 2011

WHERE

Washington, DC

The Green Festival is coming to DC. Are you ready to experience the good life? The Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, celebrating what is working in the community – for people, businesses and the environment. The festival will take place in the Washington, DC Convention Center, during October 23-24, 2010.

Think of Green Festival® as a walk through a sustainable community. It begins with finding solutions to help make our lives healthier—socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals along with business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed, and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world.

Join us at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 350 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources.

- TheGreenFestival

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Android has exceeded expectations since its launch in the market. According to Google 160,000 new Android-powered devices are sold every day. Android currently accounts for 27% of the U.S. market, while Apple only controls 23%, according to Nielsen. Its open source platform attracts more Customers, its platform is updated for free, and you can download free applications. It is expected that by the end of 2010 Android will launch its new version 3.0.

Resources

• Nielsen
• Android

Will HTC adopt the minimalist concept of the HTC1, designed by Andrew Kim?

Inspired by metal coffee cans, retro cameras, watches, and other products already on the market, Andrew takes the initiative to build an ultra modern minimalist concept. The new phone would have a new operating system to reflect the minimalist idea. It will have two speakers to make it more ergonomic. The concept goes so far that it also includes an ultraviolet light to kill the microorganisms that live on the screen due to the constant contact with our hands and face.

Resources

• Design Fabulous

General Electric unveiled a week ago a new device, Nucleus, which will help reduce power consumption in your home. The device can be connected to any electrical outlet, and using the software on your computer you can watch and control power consumption.

Create a Smart Home with Nucleus

Nucleus is designed to allow you to build a home energy network, connecting to a home energy meter*, appliances, thermostat and other electronic devices, such as your television, pool pump, and HVAC.

The hand-sized Nucleus plugs into any standard electrical outlet, and is designed to wirelessly gather power usage information—from whole home consumption to individual smart appliances.

Install the software (included) on your home computer view and manage your electricity use. You can also download an innovative new smart phone application for even more energy monitoring and management.

-GE

Resources

• Nucleus Home Energy Management

This is how graphic designer Stephen Ong describes humans and our consumption addiction. The artist compares the human being with a giant machine that consumes, processes and destroys. Basically he is absolutely right. Our desire to consume is the only excuse that corporations have to continue with their production of goods. If we reduce our excessive consumption, businesses will be forced to reduce production of goods.

Resources

• Stephen Ong Website

The cute Peapod Electric Car, designed by Chrysler is a futuristic electric vehicle. Its rounded form allows enough interior space for four passengers. The dash board includes a center dock that can accommodate an iPod or iPhone. In size, the Peapod is about the same size than a Mini Cooper. It uses no gasoline, emit no pollutants, and can be charged like an appliance.

The Peapod is a low-speed vehicle. It can go on any road with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. A single charge of 6 to 8 hour can take you up to 30 miles. It’s made of over 95% recycled and recyclable materials.

Resources

• Peapod Electric Car

Designed by Slava Saakyan Studio, the Eco Taxi is a solution to ecological problems in cities. Eco Taxi’s goal is to improve the urban environment, improve the comfort of urban traffic, and redefine transportation with environmentally friendly cars.

The interior of the Eco Taxi is light and comfortable, making public transport pleasant. The low-floor ensures easy entry and exit, and gives passenger the opportunity to stand in the cabin of a full-length.

Resources

• Slava Saakyan Studios

A film directed by Denis Van Waerebeke for the Bon appétit exhibition. In this film Denis utilizes an ingenuous approach to explain world hunger, who controls it, and why it happens.

Resources

• Denis Van Waerebeke Website

The Story of Stuff Project’s mission is to build a strong, diverse, decentralized, cross-sector movement to transform systems of production and consumption to serve ecological sustainability and social wellbeing.

Resources

• The Story of Stuff

Puerto Rico atraviesa por la peor crisis fiscal de todos los tiempos. El gobierno ha tenido que dejar de operar varias veces para poder responder a sus obligaciones con los empleados gubernamentales. Tal ha sido la crisis que miles de empleados públicos han sido despedidos de sus plazas de trabajo, empeorando aún mas la situación. La crisis económica del gobierno, sumado a una deteriorada calidad de vida no son un panorama alentador para el medio ambiente en la isla.

De la misma manera el puertorriqueño, las empresas establecidas en la isla, y el gobierno han sido por años irresponsables con la naturaleza. El puertorriqueño y las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico aún no han aprendido la importancia de respetar y ser agradecidos con el medio ambiente. De igual forma, el gobierno ha sido ineficiente en hacer cumplir las leyes, fiscalizar y adoptar medidas que redunden en beneficio para todos.

Si bien es cierto que existe un problema ambiental en Puerto Rico, causado principalmente por los mismos puertorriqueños y por las empresas que operan en la isla y por el gobierno, entonces existe una oportunidad de recaudos mediante la imposición de multas que verdaderamente representen los costos de limpieza y reparación del ambiente. El gobierno debe ser fiscalizador de su pueblo y de las empresas que operan en Puerto Rico, e igualmente el pueblo debe ser fiscalizador de las desiciones del gobierno.

Un solo departamento de asuntos ambientales en Puerto Rico no es suficiente para lograr tal fiscalización. Deben entonces surgir organizaciones bajo las nuevas Alianzas Público Privadas que sirvan como vigilantes ante las irresposabilidades de un pueblo que por años ha atentado contra sus propios recursos naturales.

Nothing Like Hot Chocolate

Here comes the big winter storm. Why is it that the worst storms come during weekends? There is no other choice but to stay warm at home and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate. Be creative, there are many ways to prepare chocolate. Go and buy marshmallows, whip cream, milk and your favorite chocolate. Invite your friends, or just enjoy your family.

The best chocolate I’ve ever tasted is Valor. Valor is well known in several Spanish provinces, but can be imported into the United States by ordering it from their website. I know, is a bit late to order chocolate online, but perhaps it’s a good idea for the next storm.

Resources

• Valor Chocolate