Despite criticism from some that green vehicles simply are not a viable option for helping America to become greener and less dependent on gasoline, Toyota in the United States is demonstrating that U.S. drivers are saying otherwise – its green Prius hybrid has given the Japanese company three of the top 10 models in 2012 so far.
I’m told to eat more seafood from every health source I encounter. I need the omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is good for my declining brain. Every person raised in a seafood loving culture will live a longer, happier, healthier life than me full of rainbows and unicorns. But I should watch out for the mercury content in seafood, and I should remember that oceans are over-fished and ravaged all over the globe.
When you think about your favorite high-end items, you may think about a nice diamond set for Mom or a classy motorcycle for Dad. But, what about Baby? Even at just a few days old, Baby can enjoy a high-end item of his or her own – one that is green and handy wherever he or she goes: a green Passchal diaper bag.
You probably already know what’s in your children’s lunchbox – maybe a bologna sandwich or some fruit snacks and milk. However, do you really know what’s in your kids’ lunchbox – the actual container itself? One mom asked that same question one day, and that one question turned into a business that Trina Edmonds now calls BumbleGear – a business that produces eco-friendly lunchboxes.
It’s no secret that U.S. President Barack Obama is dedicated to green technology. It’s also no secret that budding entrepreneurs are looking at the clean technology industry with huge dollar signs in their eyes – and with all the media attention being cast on the green business sector, from proponents and opponents alike, it’s no wonder that it remains a growing sector that is receiving millions more dollars of government funding this year in a whopping 22 states.
We’re officially in June, which means the birds are chirping, school is out, rose buds are showing off their vibrant colors and more wedding bells are ringing. This June, more individuals are striving to become greener in all aspects of their lives and seriously green their routines. Here are the top five green technology trends this week.
A true homestead is a residence that includes several buildings and all the surrounding land, which is often used for agriculture or raising livestock. When Mark and Karen Feichtmeir decided to live sustainably with the land, they knew a homestead was the way to go. For help, they turned to the eco real estate designers at Todd Jersey Architecture in Berkeley, California.
