Showing posts with label solar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar. Show all posts

Friday, July 9, 2010

Venice Eco Fest: a fun and free event on the beach


If you're in L.A. tomorrow (Saturday, July 10th) and looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint, Venice Eco Fest is the place to be. And the best part is, it's free! Actually, the best part is that it's powered by sun and biodiesel, but the free admission is a close second. This is the third time they've had this event, so I'm sure it's even better than when I went their very first year.

There will be lots of cool activities and eco features, such as:

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Page-A-Day: March 13 - 31

It's been a WHILE since I've added tips from Page-A-Day. Needless to say I've been very lazy.

But I have been keeping all my favorite tip pages to share with you! = )

March 13: if you're having a special event for which you will receive gifts, sign up at www.alternativegiftregistry.org for green goods.

March 14: Instead of killing pests in your home with toxic sprays, "find the places where they enter and block them up"

March 15: Check out www.energysavers.gov for tips for a more energy-efficient living

March 17: "No man should go through life without once experiencing healthy, even bored solitude in the wilderness, finding himself depending solely on himself and thereby learning his true and hidden strength" - Jack Kerouac

March 19: check out www.newdream.org. Helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice

March 24: "The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful" - E.E. Cummings

March 26: buy a rechargeable solar flashlight instead of one that uses batteries. If you buy from www.sunnightsolar.com (they're really nice looking), "the company will match your order, for people who need them desperately."

March 27: "buy a windup watch and/or clock" next time you need a new one.

March 30: if you continue receiving mail for employees who no longer work with you, add their names to the Ecological Mail Coalition to remove them from the address.

March 31: "We seem to have lost the wisdom of the indigenous people, which dictated that in any major decision, the first consideration was 'How will this decision we're making today affect our people in the future?' These days, decisions are made based on the bottom line." Jane Goodall

Monday, October 27, 2008

Product Spotlight: iQua Vizor Sun


Last night I saw this at the Apple Store - a solar-powered hands-free car kit. This would be great for drivers in Los Angeles, especially with the new hands-free driving law. 


UPDATE: I bought this and so far so good!

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