The Alternative Consumer

esthec – eco-luxury solar superyacht

mr. happy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:01:09 PST

Are the terms ‘eco’ and ‘luxury super-yacht’ mutually exclusive? I’m leaning toward ‘yes’ – although Swedish luxury car and yacht designer Dennis Ingemansson obviously doesn’t agree. His 45-meter Esthec solar-powered superyacht design features a solar array and lightweight decking materials. The decking material is a lightweight composite made by the Dutch company Esthec, an innovative composite [...]

a bubbling cauldron of green news

mr. happy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:52:52 PST

Avoid power blackouts by turning off the power and creating a blackout…interesting. Cuba Orders Extreme Measures to Cut Energy Use – reuters Sunlight propulsion…Dream of Solar Sailing in Space Lives on in New Project – cs monitor It’s always tough on the singles scene…(video) Bees Fight to Death Over Females – bbc Didn’t I see Putin hunting tigers [...]

Greening an Airplane from the Inside Out

Jessica — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:59:40 PST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBlD4Q8edZk When it comes to air travel, the fit and finish of a plane’s interior is oh, about as exciting as taking off my shoes at the TSA check-point. Be it worn leather or fabric stock reminiscent of the early ’90s, it is, after all, comprised of a small seat, pull-down tray, and the eyeball-like air [...]

Woodstock Chimes – Capiz Solar Chime

Theresa — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:12:46 PST

Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of wind chimes ringing in the breeze? Woodstock Chimes offers a wide selection of chimes to enhance any patio. I had the opportunity to test and review the Capiz Solar Chime from Woodstock’s eco friendly, Asli Arts line. The Capiz chimes are made from natural, renewable resources and handcrafted [...]

buy fine foods from local artisans @ RegionalBest.com

rd — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:34:03 PST

Need an award winning cheese hand rubbed with lavender and freshly ground espresso for your Thanksgiving spread? Wouldn’t lemon-dried blueberry biscotti wow your garden club at your weekly high tea? Want to buy free range and organic meats, dairy or poultry in your area? The folks at RegionalBest.com have created an internet marketplace for buying handmade, [...]

Tiny Tango Hits the Road

Jessica — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:22:00 PST

For the past few years, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the case of the shrinking car, being especially fond of the increasing fuel economy that accompanies smaller sized vehicles. And today, we’re taking a closer look at the smallest car we’ve seen yet; one that offers the added bonus of an electric powertrain, [...]

a big bucket of green news

rd — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:39:52 PST

Can someone tell Congress? Short term pain can lead to longterm gain…Climate Deal to Prevent Doubling of Energy Bills – reuters I’m mildly confused…Vatican Looks to Heavens for Signs of Alien Life – yahoo! news Nay sayer alert…Is Earth’s Capacity to Absorb CO2 Much Greater Than Expected? – sciencedaily Cost of the test is not covered for monkeys [...]

Rebekah Green – 3 Great Green Giveaways

Maureen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:54:40 PST

Add a little sparkle to your holidays. We’re thrilled to feature Rebekah Green as our generous sponsor of this Great Green Giveaway. Rebekah’s new line of chic earrings are handcrafted, and made from recycled gold and fair trade gemstones — (ref our review). Three lucky winners will be able to choose from an array of hip [...]

Who Owns the Arctic?

Maureen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:01:41 PST

This book review is part of the Green Books Campaign, whereby 100 bloggers are reviewing 100 great books printed in an environmentally friendly way. This campaign is organized by Eco-Libris, a green company working to green up the book industry by promoting the adoption of green practices, balancing out books by planting trees, and supporting [...]

A Green Thanksgiving

Rose — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:06:03 PST

In my family, Thanksgiving was always the most stressful of holidays. Would there be enough food? Would so-and-so come? Would the house be clean enough? Rarely among those concerns was, how sustainable is this holiday? Well, times they are a changing and this Thanksgiving we’ll have a local turkey, relatives arriving [...]