Monthly Archives: August 2008

we ad: “FREE US”

This is a new ad made by the We Campaign (“a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection — a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore”), demanding 100% clean energy in 10 years. … Continue reading

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NAKED environmentalists

Yup. Workers at a LUSH store, which makes “Fresh Handmade Cosmetics”, went naked to raise awareness about the waste of extra packaging on products. You know, like when all you buy is a little lip gloss, but for some reason … Continue reading

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hydroelectricity, in a new way

A town by the name Vandergrift, in Pennsylvania, is planning on using the Kiskiminetas River to generate 20% to 40% of the city’s electricity. But they’re not building a dam. They’re building something that, “wouldn’t look that different from seaweed.”

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the green pyramid

Dubai has done it again! They’re planning the construction of yet another green building! (check out their moving skyscraper)

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swinging skyscraper

An Italian architect named David Fisher is building an 80-story moving skyscraper in Dubai that will power itself through the wind energy created by its rotations! Here is a video of the architect himself explaining his “Dynamic Tower” and animations … Continue reading

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The Story of Stuff

I just saw this cutely animated, disturbing, and very educational 20-minute film/ video called The Story of Stuff. It explains the linearity of the production of… stuff. And how we can’t make things in a linear way when we live … Continue reading

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Another apology

So, I’ve been neglecting my Trash Diary once more. =/ I’m just getting so caught up in other things… work, friends, family, the summer, the usual craziness of life, etc. But I’m getting back on track, so… grieve no more! … Continue reading

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