Birds are such a popular motif in home décor, and no wonder. With spring fresh upon us, I’ve been reminded how muc…
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Biomass Worse Emitter Than Fossil Fuel?
If you’re thinking about shifting to biomass-fuelled appliances, beware – they might not be as clean as you …
Cardboard Kyoto Box Sizzles with Solar
Most of us put cardboard boxes into the recycling bin. Unless we need them for storage, we really have no further use fo…
Robot Gardeners: No Green Thumbs, But Could Prove Handy
Move over, Martha Stewart. Some new gardeners are coming to town, or at least, to Cambridge. Small and produced for $3,0…
Green Porno – Watch It with the Kids!
Tsk tsk! This has nothing to do with Hustler or hardcore! Get your mind out of the gutter and more into the art of……
A Purpose for Plastic: the RD Legs Chair
Like it or not, our planet is stuck with leftover plastic from years of oblivious consumption and waste. But rather than…
Turning Trash into Treasure at Glass Beach
Just north of Mendocino on the Northern California coast is Glass Beach, one of the most unique beaches in the world. Th…
Burning Bananas for Fuel
I can’t say I’ve ever given much thought to the humble banana skin. Once I peel the banana, the skin is simp…