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Windbelt brings cheap wind power to Third World

"Windbelt, however, uses the oscillation of a thin strip of material held in tension with a spring to vibrate a magnet that generates electrical power."

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Posted March 8, 2010
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First Net Zero School Coming to Kentucky

"Richardsville Elementary School will operate free of the grid by generating its own renewable energy, incorporating smart architectural features and a major emphasis on efficiency."

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Posted March 8, 2010
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Discovered TieTek while watching the documentary "Addicted To Plastic"

"Production of 350,000 railroad ties (100 miles of track), from recycled plastic, rubber and waste fiberglass:

-reduces 40,000 metric tons carbon equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions;
-saves 75,000 mature trees;
-uses over 50 million pounds recycled plastic;
-recycles 1 million tires.

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Filed under  //   plastics   recycling   sustainability  
Posted March 7, 2010
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Sustainable Media Happy Hour at SXSW - March 15, Austin TX

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Filed under  //   Austin   CREE   media   sustainability   SXSW   SXSWi   Triple+Pundit  
Posted March 5, 2010
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Traits of a Chief Sustainability Officer [The Green Economy]

The Chief Sustainability Officer Spearheads Business Transformation

Firms who address climate change with stop gap measures will find that they are not adequate to implement necessary complex sustainable business strategies. This management deficit is exacerbated by market trends which increase risks and highlight opportunities.   To tackle these issue organizations need to abandon tactical approaches and switch to a strategic program.

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Posted March 4, 2010
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A Sustainability Report For Clothing Brands

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Filed under  //   fashion   sustainability  
Posted March 2, 2010
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Infographic: Top 5 Cities For Green Jobs

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Posted March 2, 2010
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didn't know Ma Modular was based in Austin [via @jetsongreen]

We've driven by this house, it's well done.
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"Pricing for a Ma Modular home starts at about $125 per square foot, which includes R19 walls, R30 to R50 roofing, low-E insulated windows, durable and reflective metal roofing, and cabinets and flooring from green materials such as bamboo or cork. The price includes set up of the home but doesn’t include foundation."

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Filed under  //   Austin   eco-architecture   green+design   MA+Modular   prefabs   sustainability  
Posted February 25, 2010
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Water World Slideshow On FastCompany

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Filed under  //   sustainability   water+conservation  
Posted February 24, 2010
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The Prairie View Green Starter Home [Jetson Green]

"The design is inspired by the Prairie House Style with its open interior plan and horizontal exterior lines. Designed to be completed for under $100,000, this 945 square-foot home has one bedroom, one bathroom, and abundant open space for everything else."

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Filed under  //   Excel+Homes   green+homes   modular+homes   prefabs   sustainability  
Posted February 20, 2010
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