Topic: electricity

No Power? No Problem! (Well, Sort of): 7 No-Electricity Recipes

I’m writing this post from my air-conditioned local coffee shop, because I’ve been out of power since Friday night (with no restoration in sight, FYI. Did I mention it’s 95 degrees? YEP!) Rather than spending all my money eating at restaurants, I decided to look for a few easy recipes I can make without baking, boiling, or refrigerating anything. These are all made with non-perishable ingredients, although there are a few veggies in the mix. More »

Infographic of the Day: The Cost of Keeping the Lights On

This fall, The Little Book of Shocking Eco Facts, by Mark Crundwell and Cameron Dunn, will be released. Fast Company got a preview: via Fast Company

Haiti Relief: Earthship Biotecture Builds Sustainable Home for Earthquake Victims

Earthship Biotecture is a company that builds 100% sustainable homes that deliver their own electricity, maintain temperature, use solar energy, gather and recycle their own water, and grow their own food. Uber-eco-friendly. Recently, the Earthship team took a trip down … More »

Today’s Best Blog: Enviralment

Check out Enviralment, a green-minded blog that’s all about the earth, the environment, technology, and pretty much everything in between – oh, and how they’re all interconnected. Coolest thing Enviralment told us about today? Dial4Light, a newly developed German public … More »

Lazy People Can Change the World

One easy thing you can do today for your health and the environment. (Or, idle slobs, take action!) Punch Your Lights Out. Turn your lights down low. Like, off. Everyone forgets to flip the switch sometimes, or falls asleep before … More »