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Chicago prepares for thousands of participants during the Greenbuild 2010 conference and expo. Greenbuilding is the world’s largest convention related to green building practices. During the convention thousands of building professionals will be receiving training workshops, tours, and special seminars.
Tags: building, chicago, conference, construction, expo, greenA compilation of different pieces for the Green Living Project, by: Matt Weatherly
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Many people think that being “green” requires the use of purely natural materials, and that’s not true. Being “green” also requires the use of synthetic materials that were dismissed, and mold them to something more useful and durable. If it were true that being “green” means using purely natural materials we would be destroying the environment, rather than protecting it.
In this article we are showing several designs that were manufactured with synthetic materials, but symbolize natural objects, such as the Grass Ottoman. Originally designed for a contemporary pool setting in Menlo Park California by principal designer Nancy Favier, this Ottoman is made of durable plastic synthetic fiber. The ottoman can be used for both exteriors and interiors.
Another example of synthetic materials that symbolize natural objects is the Tazana Foliage pendant lamp. Designed by Mary-Ann, this lamp can transform the space into a real place for relaxation.
Being “green” energizes your body and mind. Even using synthetic materials, the simple fact of being surrounded by the green color is refreshing. For more information about how to start your “green” space, or to learn about other ideas to make your life more enjoyable, feel free to visit the references that we use to complete this article.
