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SuitSak Is A Garment Bag For Your Back

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:34

Last week I showed a new British design for a cycling backpack for suits; turns out that there is already one on the market, made in Vancouver.

Plastic Pollution in the Oceans is Causing Problems for Whales, too.

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:28

Fish, turtles, and birds are well known, now, as species impacted by plastic pollution in the oceans but the swirling concentration of bags, caps, and bits is increasingly becoming a problem for whales as well.

How to Tap Birch Sap, and Why You'd Want To

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 20:20

Described as "nature's energy drink", birch sap contains important nutrients for the Spring time. It also makes some pretty incredible wine, apparently.

Honeywell Files Patent Lawsuit Against Nest for Smart Thermostat

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 19:02

Everyone is excited about the new Nest thermostat, which learns your habits to save energy -- well, everyone except Honeywell.

Toyota Predicts Plug-in Prius Will Get 95 MPGe

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 17:53

This is up from the previous estimate, which was 87 MPGe. But this being a plug-in, that number can be misleading, and there are a few things you need to know about it...

Local Teeshirts, Organic Cotton and Serious Renewable Energy: Q&A with Eric Henry of TS Designs

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 17:30

From organic cotton to 100% local teeshirts, TS Designs has some of the most sustainable practices in the industry. Join us to discuss sustainability, peak oil and resilient business.

Rio+20 Must Rethink 'Economic Growth Is Always Good' Paradigm

Submitted by jason on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 17:00

Even as every politician continues to hold on to the idea that the solution to every social problem under the sun is more economic growth, there's thankfully an increasing amount of pushback on environmental grounds.