Author Archives: David Fox
Wind in the City
Cnet reports that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom recently toured the ‘Sunset Idea House’, talked with some “green” bloggers, and announced a “strike force” of business and government leaders to discuss ways of encouraging more homeowners to install wind turbines. Video via Cnet/ZDNet… Here’s hoping they have more success than with the currently stalled Solar […]
Green Theme Abounds At KBIS 2008
Former EPA Head Talks at Kitchen/Bath Industry Event
This weekend I’m attending the 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS). I was booked on American Airlines and my flight was cancelled so I missed the Friday morning opening keynote, but here’s what I’ve gleaned from other reports: Christine Todd Whitman, former administrator of the EPA delivered the keynote address focused on sustainability. She […]
Looking over the Cleantech Horizon – May 9th
This sounds like an interesting event if you’re trying to stay at the leading edge of the cleantech: California Clean Innovation 2008 (CACI) provides an unprecedented opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge of the clean technology landscape, network with industry leaders, and participate in a fast pitch business case competition. Get an inside look […]
Host an Earth Dinner on April 22nd
What started as a handful of events in 2003 has since grown to include thousands of participants at events nationwide, public and private, large and small. Consider that what and how we eat determines the health of the Earth. Now share that revelation, with an Earth Dinner celebration! Earth Day is April 22, so now […]
CEC Report: Biggest, Easiest CO2 Emissions Cuts…Green Buildings
Smart Appliances
Its a great time to be remodeling a kitchen with a growing range of ‘smart’ appliances like the new Inspiro oven from Electrolux. Less energy, easier cooking. Sounds like a great combination. Check out the video…
Biomimicry Gets Two Thumbs Up from Paul Saffo
Paul Saffo is one of the world’s leading futurists so it’s great to see him talking up Biomimicry. “And yet Saffo finds biomimicry — a term that describes biologically inspired design — just as interesting. For him, there’s symmetry between the architect who borrows from the working processes of the human body and nomadic workers […]
GreenPlumbers: The Future of Plumbing
I sat in on a presentation by Steve Lehtonen at PG&E this week and learned about a terrific new initiative: GreenPlumbers® was developed by the Master Plumbers’ and Mechanical Services Association of Australia. (MPMSAA). The enormously successful training and accreditation program is being introduced in the United States through an exclusive agreement between MPMSAA and […]