Posted from Inhabitat 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
We’ve already brought you living bath mats, a carpet made of moss, and a biodegradable mushroom stool, so it was only a matter of time before we pulled out some moss coffee tables for you to throw your feet on. Designed by home furniture company Ayodhyatra, the Secret Garden Table is a mosaic of v... (original story)
Posted from Eco Geek Latest 2 days ago
Organomic : Technology and Energy
INGOCAR is a developmental concept for a 5 passenger car with a hydraulic drive system in place of a conventional powertrian. With the weight reduction this offers and other efficiencies in the systems, the designers say their vehicle could get 170 mpg. The INGOCAR is a hydraulic hybrid vehicle. ... (original story)
Posted from TreeHugger 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
Photo via Todd Neff Guardian columnist George Monbiot recently did the written-word equivalent of throwing his hands up in the air over the growing chasm between actual climate science and the public's understanding of it. One of his key points is that science has grown so specialized that scienti... (original story)
Posted from TreeHugger 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
Image credit: Good Everyone loves a good debate: Especially when two legitimate, well-reasoned, sides are presented. In a new series, Good revisits some classic debates by presenting an essay arguing each side of the issue....Read the full story on TreeHugger (original story)
Posted from green LA girl 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
I’m sad to learn about an online eco-fashion boutique only as it’s closing, but Camilla Boutique’s last sale will still be an eco-fashion treat. Plus, green LA girl readers can get free shipping on their fashion finds! For spring parties, get a gorgeous blue Sublet Caitlin Dress &... (original story)
Posted from Inhabitat 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
Smart meters — utility meters that provide detailed, real-time information on energy use — promise an easy way to bring down residential power consumption. They help consumers sniff out energy hogs and, by conveying data wirelessly, eliminate the need for armies of meter readers. But, great hop... (original story)
Posted from Inhabitat 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
This delightful Drops pouf is a chair made of an inner tube covered with recycled upholstery material. It was inspired by the process behind making tassels (bunching together lots of strips of leftover fabric) and introduces elements of color and fun into the user’s everyday life. The designer... (original story)
Posted from Green Daily 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
Filed under: NewsIs it 'turn your brain off and watch cool YouTube videos Friday' again already? Has famous formerly obsese Subway spokesman Jared got us all addicted to corn syrup? Want a phone charger that you don't have to unplug to curb its vampire energy habits? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop o... (original story)
Posted from Inhabitat 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
Did you know that when a phone charger is plugged into an outlet, it still uses power even if not hooked up to a phone? It may not seem like a lot of electricity, but factor in all Americans who engage in this lazy behavior, and the stats are truly shocking: All that wasted juice [...] (original story)
Posted from Inhabitat 2 days ago
Organomic : Everyday Living
At Inhabitat we love gadgets, but sometimes we cringe at the environmental costs of their manufacturing. So, we perked up when we heard about GGRP’s brilliant album packaging that transforms into a cardboard record player. The 45 rpm album sleeve unfolds into a miniature record player, and wit... (original story)