Stock markets from New York to London are finally recovering. Appetite for risk is returning. And recent improved corporate results have buoyed hopes that the global economy is on the mend.
Eco-friendly investments have outperformed some of the world's most important stock indices this year. This has made green investing an attractive proposition, especially with a growing number of world leaders promoting environmentally safe technologies.
All around the country supporting the local farmers and local economy through farmers markets are becoming quite popular. A great example of this is the St. Matthews Farmers Market located at Beargrass Christian Church in Louisville.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the water footprint of their food choices. Eating vegetarian and locally grown organic foods have the most minimal water impact.
American architect Richard Best, winner of "The Hydra Executives," an Apprentice-style real-estate reality show that took place in the United Arab Emirates, donated $100,000 of his share of the $1 million cash prize to the United Nation's Intergovernmental Institution for t …
One specific inert ingredient, polyethoxylated tallowamine, or POEA, was more deadly to human embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells than the herbicide itself - a finding the researchers call "astonishing."
Hippies may not be the most frequent visitors to the launderette, but soon they will have no excuse not to wash their clothes, thanks to a new environmentally friendly washing machine — that uses only one cup of water and leaves clothes virtually dry — set to go on sale next …
Last year's energy crisis highlighted an unforseen by-product of the looming fuel shortages of the 21st century. Petroleum-based products such as plastics that society takes for granted but now requires to function will run out with the oil.
Eco-friendly, sustainable and ethical are words that have become part of the permanent lexicon of manufacturers and retailers in recent years. From the smallest 500-square-foot shop to the mass chain with 1,000-plus stores, companies are looking for ways to lower their carbon fo …
This Earth day article is not really about saving the planet, but to wake some people up about the factors of our existence on this beautiful planet we live on.
Shai Agassi stood in a warehouse on the outskirts of Tel Aviv one afternoon last month and watched his battery-swapping robot go to work.
You can find the DVD "Global Warming or Global Governance" at green living community. The fact is that the sun has been getting hotter and that has affected the climates both here on Earth, and elsewhere in the solar system.
So what kind of car are you going to get next? Perhaps, I might tempt your credulity by asking you to consider a new eco-car called the LEKO. A Toyota? No, an IKEA.
Check out these eco-friendly flower pots made from recycled tires. The blog, R3project, follows the 5 Rs of eco-design: reuse, reduce, recycle, restore, respect.
Free bikes and beer for employees. Time off to rock climb or do yoga. Paid sabbaticals. Sustainable practices.
1.Save money in the bathroom Buy water-efficient showerheads. With low-flow models, a family of four can cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month — and yet not feel much difference in water pressure.
First they want to blame the cattle for farting, now it's our jewely... What's next?
Proving once again - one man's trash is another man's treasure, aTexas company takes used plastic soda and drinking bottles - and decides to recycle the materials and be the first to make a 100% eco-friendly air filter for home air systems.
Google will announce its entry Tuesday into the small but growing business of "smart grid," digital technologies that seek to both keep the electrical system on an even keel and reduce electrical energy consumption.
Scottish authorities have given planning permission for a consortium of distillers to build a biomass-fueled combined heat and power plant near the heart of the whisky industry in Speyside.
An eco-friendly family have reduced their household waste so much they have only filled one bin - in six months. The Strauss throw away an average of just 100g of litter every week - enough to fit in the palm of a hand.
New Research Indicates that Energy Efficient Commercial Ice Machines May Save Businesses 10-20% More Energy; Hundreds of Dollars in Utility Bills
The Chinese company is called BYD (Build Your Dreams) and is now selling the F3DM plug-in hybrid in its home country. The vehicle has a full electric range of 60 miles on a full battery.
"It's one thing to adopt environmentally conscious behavior, such as recycling, taking public transportation, and saving water or electricity. But that's not enough for the future residents of the now developing community of Nurit. They plan to live green.