• A modern day Scopes Monkey Trial. US Chamber argues that the global warming science is a pseudo science. It will push jobs out of the US??? 2 years ago
  • Apple, Nike, utilities PG&E, and Exelon Corp. have waved goodbye to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because their positions on climate change 2 years ago
  • Volvo has presented its all-electric C30...giving the car a range of 150 km (about 93 miles) 2 years ago
  • went to San Diego wild animal park and saw Solar powered trash compactors. 2 years ago
  • California to set TV energy efficiency standards... read more @ http://www.verdesolutions.org 2 years ago

Another Aspect Of Going Green

Taking anything old and re-purposing it is a great way of being green.

In this case it looks great too.
These old bottles have an industrial vibe that works well in different design contexts.
Thanks to Hudson Goods

verde solutions | tiny houses by Mimi Zeiger

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With “McMansions” increasingly giving way to “tiny” houses, the desire to downsize and be more ecologically and economically prudent is a concept many are beginning to embrace. Focusing on dwelling spaces all under 1,000 square feet, TINY HOUSES.
Ranging from tree houses to floating houses, TINY HOUSES features an international collection of over thirty [...]

A house made of Junk? Build a house from one man’s junk

From an article in the New York Times:
“AMONG the traditional brick and clapboard structures that line the streets of this sleepy East Texas town, 70 miles north of Houston, a few houses stand out: their roofs are made of license plates, and their windows of crystal platters.They are the creations of Dan Phillips, 64, who [...]