TODAY ON COMPOST3R - Green Living STORIES

Fashion Week Season Kicks Off In Europe With An Artistic Edge

Abigail Doan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:36:05 UTC

With fashion week season slowly melting away the deep winter freeze here in Europe, it is promising to feel a bit of stylistic heat from the recent runway shows in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. Autumn/Winter 2013 might be the last thing on our minds as we struggle to channel coral-hued...

The Valentine's chocolates I want

Robin Shreeves — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:40:25 UTC

Organic, Fair Trade, locally sourced these chocolates fit the sustainable requirements our food blogger expects and are absolutely delicious, too. Over the weekend, I was at C19 in Philadelphia, an Italian restaurant that follows the Slow Food philosophy. My friend Susan and I were there for a late...

The green agenda: bike sharing then world domination?

David Worthington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:55:21 UTC

Glenn Beck has promoted a conspiracy that the United Nations is plotting to centrally control local communities through green initiatives. First they assailed the incandescent light bulb, and then made "investments" into green energy, high-speed rail, and other outwardly innocuous "sustainability"...

CORA iPhone App Turns Trash Into Treasure by Connecting Community Recyclers

Molly Cotter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:20:42 UTC

A new smartphone app made by the folks at CORA may soon be available to eco-tech-savvy individuals and businesses who are looking to make use of, or donate, old materials in lieu of sending them off to the local landfill. The new app lets users type in what kind of trash they are tossing and in turn...

No More Winter Blues: Healthy Chocolate & Eco-Friendly Snow & Ice Removal

Green Diva Meg — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:30:16 UTC

Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. Once again, we had one of our favorite guests, Green Dude Paul Miller, Coordinator for the Town...

On Trend: Valentine Hearts

Johanna BjÃ¶rk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:33:46 UTC

However you feel about Valentine's Day this year - giddy writing love letters or turning up the volume on that breakup-tunes mixtape - it gives us a chance to break away from the ordinary. And when it comes to fashion, it's a good excuse for dressing head-to-toe in red and adding in a sprinkle of hearts...

The Boulder EV is the First Electric Commercial Truck Capable of Reaching 70mph

Trey Farmer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:41 UTC

Boulder Electric Vehicle just sold the first commercial electric truck capable of doing 70-mph to Precision Plumbing and Electric. The company's new fleet will use only one half-kilowatt hour per mile (2-5 times better than a diesel engine), generate zero local emissions, and find a savings of $5,000...

Rock the Green Carpet

ecofabulous — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:27 UTC

THE eco-event of Academy Awards week, it is an extension of the Red Carpet, Green Car initiative that Global Green launched to take celebrities to the Oscars in hybrid cars instead of gas-guzzling limousines. ThePRE-OSCAR PARTY is Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:30 PM - AVALON HOLLYWOOD. Tuesday night...

'Living Architecture' could breathe life into buildings

Mary Catherine O'Connor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:15:42 UTC

By genetically modifying biological systems, we could grow biodegradable walls from pig cells. Studying "protocells" - nongenetic molecules that are "capable of chemical self-organization" and exhibit movement and sensitivity to their surroundings - could lead to the development of intelligent, responsive...

World's largest iceberg bigger than New York City

Tuan C. Nguyen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:33:11 UTC

While there's no shortage of worry over the Arctic's dwindling ice, there's a situation transpiring at the other polar end that appears just as perilous. Back in October, NASA satellites spotted a massive crack that cuts across the floating ice shelf of Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica. Measuring...

Talented Corgi Artist (Video)

Katie Waldeck — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:18:33 UTC

Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. Katie is an editorial assistant for Care2s Healthy Living. She enjoys writing and editing about...

The Morning Briefing: Top picks in aviation

Charlie Osborne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:57:34 UTC

Stating that the European Union carbon-emissions system violates international rules and standards, China has banned airlines from participating in the scheme. The EU's scheme is designed to curb pollution, but the Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement that the system contravenes...

The energy of sports: Hockey player levitates

Mark Halper — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:56 UTC

It's Monday, some of you are nursing a Super Bowl hangover, and my recent posts have delved into the headiness of British energy policy, Chinese rare earth dominance, and the skewed math of corporate valuations. So let's ease into the energy blog today with something lightly off track but thought-provoking....

Aquarius Eco Ship concept combines wind and solar power to reduce emissions

Ross Dulmaine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:46:25 UTC

The ocean going cargo ships that deliver many of our consumer products - from cars to electronics - consume millions of gallons of dirty fuel and emit a frightening array of emissions and toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Eco Marine Power, a Japan-based technology company, has designed a propulsion...

Green Your Valentine's Day: Consider the Flowers

The Sierra Club — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:01:00 UTC

On Valentine's Day, don't forget to extend your love to Mother Earth. This week's tips should help you do just that, even as you celebrate the biggest Hallmark holiday there is. Conventional flowers can have 50 times more pesticides on them than is legal to have on food. That's just one reason to go...

Santa Monica's new Sustainability Bill of Rights

Sarah Fonseca — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:02 UTC

Can a city claim green rights? That was the hot topic of discussion at the latest LA Bioneers meeting, which brought local eco-concerned citizens together on a late Tuesday night. Why? The Santa Monica City Council just voted late last month to incorporate a "Sustainability Bill of Rights" into the city's...

What Americans Want Most in a Home

Rachel Wray Thompson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:00 UTC

When you think of your dream home - what words come to mind? Soaring ceilings, an amazing view, a large lot or vintage charm? According to a recent study, the most popular feature for the American dream home is energy efficiency. Surprised? According to a study conducted by Yahoo! Real Estate, green...

SPAM Linked to Diabetes

Jake Richardson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:02:24 UTC

Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. University of Washington researchers conducted a study of Native Americans and their consumption...

Plasma torch found to kill bacteria in raw chicken

Jenny Wilson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:16:22 UTC

A recent study conducted by Drexel University researchers found that plasma may be used to effectively remove harmful bacteria from raw chicken. Published last month in the Journal of Food Protection, the study evaluated the use of a plasma torch in removing pathogens from poultry. According to senior...

Stain Solver: Multifaceted green cleaner gets stylish facelift

Matt Hickman — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:09:06 UTC

Looking for a belated Super Bowl party hostess gift that will get a lot of action? My money is on Stain Solver, an oxygen bleach-based stain solution that was recently treated to a fabulous rebranding campaign. Today, the day after Super Bowl XLVI, I'm going to go out on a not-very-long limb and guess...