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US says it's committed to cutting greenhouse gases - The Times of India
Aug 02 2010

The United States has assured international negotiators it remains committed to reducing carbon emissions over the next 10 years, despite the collapse of efforts to legislate a climate bill.

White tigress in Indore delivers two cubs - The Times of India
Jul 14 2010

A white tigress on Wednesday gave birth to two cubs, increasing the numbers of this endangered species to six in the Kamla Nehru Zoo, officials said

getting industrial – recycled steel drum = designer seating – Stanker - Alternative Consumer
Sep 03 2010

Recycling taken to the next level.  The ‘Nelson’ chair is the creation of French artist, visionary furniture designer and high-end recycler, Francois Royer and Stanker Design.  This industrial seating unit is an eye-catching amalgamation of recycled brushed silver steel drum, repurposed birch bedbase slats and a couple of rubber stops. Feel free to checkout our [...]


Do One Thing, Save 10 Gallons of Water a Day - The Daily Green
Aug 26 2010

Update this folk wisdom for water conservation.

Orissa plans bill to regulate fishing in Chilika Lake - The Times of India
Aug 11 2010

In a bid to put curb on irregular fishery practice and check unsustainable method of fishing including shrimp culture inside famous Chilika Lake, Orissa govt will introduce Chilika (regulation and fisheries) Bill-2010.

Reduce Your Water Bill with a Rain Barrel - The Daily Green
Sep 02 2010

Also help reduce harmful runoff.

compact living – electrolux design lab finalists - Alternative Consumer
Sep 02 2010

Electrolux will be announcing the winner of its 2010 Design Lab Compact Living competition later this month.  Here’s a look at the eight futuristic finalists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cxYgoja48 You can pop over to the Design Lab site to vote for your favorite.  I could probably do without the virtual reality cooking gizmo.


Light a Natural Candle - The Daily Green
Sep 03 2010

Clear the air, as well as your conscience.

Biodegradable Bags for Dogs - The Daily Green
Aug 26 2010

Use biodegradable waste bags to help your pets go green.

Try, my beloved country - The Times of India
Aug 21 2010

Grassroots activism can make a difference. Here's how men and women in four South Asian countries did it

Finland aims to build first ever green highway - The Times of India
Aug 19 2010

Finland wants to build the world's first "green highway," with service stations offering charging points for electric cars and pumps filled with local biofuels, the project manager said today.

Dry Clean Green - The Daily Green
Sep 01 2010

Scope out your local area for organic dry cleaners. But before you give them your business, make sure they are using the carbon dioxide cleaning process.

Freecycle It - The Daily Green
Aug 25 2010

Divert waste from landfills and curb consumption by joining the fun, ever-growing network. Also check out Best of Freecycle: 18 of the Most Crazy, Funny Pieces O' Free Stuff

Karate Chop Those Chargers - The Daily Green
Sep 01 2010

Remember to unplug electronic devices, and slay the vampire effect.

Kick the Bottle Habit - The Daily Green
Aug 27 2010

Save money and reduce waste.

Host a Farm-to-Table Potluck Dinner - The Daily Green
Aug 27 2010

Throw a delicious, Earth-friendly party for your friends and family!

Worship with a green turnover - The Times of India
Jul 15 2010

A few temples in Mumbai are now combining the best practices of faith and sustainable living — turning everyday floral offerings into compost, ensuring a dignified disposal that in turn, enriches the soil.

What your car costs the city - The Times of India
Aug 05 2010

Cars cost us road space, parking space but that's only the tangibles. Why don't we compute the cost of working hours lost to congestion, fuel wasted and far more important, the long-term effects of pollution?

Of goalposts & GM penalties - The Times of India
Jul 15 2010

After sticking to his guns, Sepp Blatter, the head of FIFA, conceded during the recently-concluded World Cup that there was a need to introduce goal-line technologies to avoid the kind of snafu that happened in the England-Germany game.

GreenSmart – Baringo Messenger Bag – a tried & true review - Alternative Consumer
Sep 02 2010

For this Tried and True Green Product Review, a complimentary Baringo messenger bag was provided to us by GreenSmart. Check out GreenSmart’s new Baringo messenger bag — it’s good looking and has a lot of great features.  Every time I use it I tell at least one person, “it’s made from 31 recycled plastic bottles.”  [...]