Back in the day, MPH (Miles per Hour) was the benchmark. 0-60. 0-100. Top speed. But these days its MPG – Miles per Gallon. When I first saw the Aptera prototype last year I knew this would be the car for me, and I joined the waiting list the day they started taking deposits. alternativeenergy.com […]
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Let There Be Light
This week we (my wife and I) closed on a new house. Well, actually its an old house, built somewhere around the turn of the 20th century. Needless to say, we’re taking a green approach to remodeling. Perhaps the most challenging aspect is a basement that captures little natural light. We plan to use as […]
50 Ways to Green Your Business
I read FastCompany’s guide a couple of months ago but just came across it again. Its well worth reading if, as the title suggests, you’re looking to green your business. “Imagine asking today how the Internet affects business. It’s an absurd question, like asking how electricity changed business. Asking the same about sustainability, it turns […]
Biomimicry – Australian – Big VC
 Ah, its a GREAT day when three things come together. A company that 1) leverages biomimicry, 2) was founded by a fellow Aussie (Jay Harman), and 3) funding arrives from a top silicon valley firm. Cnet reporter Stefanie Olsen covers the news: Khosla Ventures, the venture capital firm of Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, […]
The Gav Galks Green – Feels Good not Great
CNet interviews San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom: “I get a little nervous when I show up at these conferences and everyone’s jumping all over me to give me their plans and talk in global terms. The ‘what’ is never measured, the ‘how-to’ is never measured. Everyone’s got a plan. Who cares about these damn plans? […]
Upcoming Events
A great list of events care of Sustainlane: Natural Products Expo West The largest trade show about natural and organic products. Over 2,800 exhibitors showcase new products, and cutting-edge trends. Watch engaging speakers, and attend informative seminars amidst endless networking opportunities. March 14 – 16 Anaheim, CA expowest.com Down 2 Earth D2E is Boston’s sustainable […]