101 Uses for Beeswax

Source: mallorymarket.com Published: April 25, 2013 Thank you Crafting Montana for coming up with this great list 1) lubricant for very old furniture joints. 2) Smooth movement for doors and windows. 3) Component for mustache creams. 4) Prevents bronze items from...

Are These ‘The Most Efficient Vehicles on The Planet’?

Source: mnn.com Published: April 22, 2013 This electric-assist tricycle is ready to win hearts and take on the city streets. Here’s how a veteran of the luxury car market is making his vision a reality. Photo: Organic Transit By Sami Grover Walking into the...

Exhibit – Earth Day San Francisco

Source:  matteroftrust.org Published: April 22, 2013    A huge thank you to all the schools who sent in art to Earth Day San Francisco 2013 at Civic Center Plaza!       Shout out to Saint Thomas the Apostle School in San Francisco for sending in the most art work!...

Artificial Leaf Produces Energy from Dirty Water

Source: treehugger.com Published: April 15, 2013 © Dominick Reuter / MIT News Megan Treacy mtreacy Back in 2011, researchers at MIT developed an artificial leaf technology that could produce energy from water and sunlight. The artificial leaf is essentially a silicon...

D.C. Union Station Now Powered by 100 Percent Wind Energy

Source: sustainablecitiescollective.com Published: April 16, 2013 Author grmeyers @gbelements Union Station, Wash D.C. shuttestock__685100 Strengthening its dedication to environmental sustainability, Union Station in Washington, D.C., has signed a three-year contract...

Affordable Bamboo Housing Floats When It Floods

Source: treehugger.com Published: April 11, 2013 © H&P Architects Creating dwellings that can stand up to the extreme forces of nature presents a challenging design problem, no matter the locale. Hoping to address the issue of extensive loss of homes and...

FreshWall – Eat, Breathe and Enjoy the Nature

Source: indiegogo.com Published: April 9, 2013 Niko Järvinen 1 Campaign | Jyväskylä, Finland Grow your own food and make your indoor air cleaner with FreshWall – vertically, year round with near zero maintenance. And it looks awesome! See FreshWall video at...