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We came across this great video showcasing solar energy across the country. Blake & Company produced the video for the Solar Energy Industries Association. You’ve watched the video and now a word from the SEIA: “Following the sun across the nation,…Read More

Thanks to the creators of Spare Fuel, the world’s first and only patented non-flammable gasoline derivative, drivers will never have to worry about running out of gas again. Spare Fuel is a biodegradable product made of organic and synthetic compounds.…Read More

With the ever-increasing concern about the earth’s health, it is interesting to see where countries rank as far as their efforts to curb damaging environmental conditions. Can you guess who is number 1 and who is last? According to the…Read More

As an architect I tend to assume that everyone has heard of LEED—but the reality is probably many people haven’t heard of it and the majority of you who have, don’t have a clear understanding of this buzz word. We…Read More

It all started on a sweltering summer day in New York City, when the masterminds behind + Pool (plus pool) were fantasizing about diving into the East River, but quickly thought better of it. This got them thinking and they…Read More

The packaging of a commodity is one of the most important marketing functions in order to have a successful product. The company offering a product has to first know who its consumer is, and what packaging appeals to that consumer. …Read More

Have you ever wondered just how green is an Amazon Kindle? When you see one sitting next to a stack of books, it’s easy to assume that the device is more environmentally friendly. While it’s often thought that making paper…Read More

I sat down and talked to Daniel Naistadt, Chief Marketing Officer of The Synergy Company, to discuss the company’s ongoing efforts to aid the people and economic development in Japan after the country’s recent devastating tsunami and resulting nuclear disaster.…Read More

Whether living in a city, a suburb or deep in the woods, growing herbs, vegetables and other crops at home has become a passion for people all over the world. The benefit of at-home gardening doesn’t just stop with the…Read More

Each month we will ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation and advice for other like-minded people. For our first installment, we spoke with eco18 Founder Sue Taggart. Here’s what she had to say. 1.…Read More