I often hear folks complain about cars and the pollution they cause. This seemed a little off so I did some investigating. Out of all the ways to go green, including reducing energy use, buying green products, and driving less… Which one is the best for the environment? The EPA keeps a tally …
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Huntington Beach Green Expo
The 4th annual Huntington Beach Green Expo arrives Saturday, September 17, and runs from 9am to 5pm. It will be located at the HB Pier Plaza on the corner of PCH and Main St. The free event put on by the HB Chamber of Commerce is a vendor showcase of goods and services. A good place to …
Green surfboards
The best surfboards in the world are the most toxic. Take any professional surfer and she/he will be riding a high tech stick packed with the latest innovations. It will also be the worst possible board for the environment not only in its materials, but in the creation, disposal, and in effects on workers creating …
Hot movies to see this summer
The line-up for this summer’s blockbusters is looking really good…if you’re a male geek. Here’s my top 11 (w/ trailers and release dates) Harry Potter – the final movie Cowboys and Aliens Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop Super 8 Rise of the Planet of the Apes Captain America Winnie the Pooh TrollHunter Mr. Popper’s Penguin Transformers: …
Am I a Crunchie Hipster or the New Urban Norm?
So there I am, in the kitchen, eating a Dupont Farmer’s Market carrot with some “Maryland-style” hummus I made at home. I proceed to throw the carrot top in the compost jar in the freezer, wash my hands with a locally made bar of soap (not an exotically scented bottle of liquid soap) which just …
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A TweetStory Of My SXSW Talk on Zero Waste
It’s a shame to let the twitter stream go to waste. So when looking for ways to recap my experience delivering a talk on Zero Waste at SXSW, the twittstream seemed like the perfect way to tell the story. It all starts with my last two tweets before getting started: robotchampion Prepped and ready for …
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Why Bloom is a Game Changer
Wow! What an exciting day in energy. Today Bloom Energy changed the game with their Bloom Server, here is why. We all know the story that the vast majority of our energy comes from old (and dirty) power plants that use coal and nuclear energy sources. Well the hidden truth behind these “energy sources” is …
The Sustainable Executive Order – 13514
The Department of Energy (DOE/FEMP) is holding a monthly online seminar focusing on sustainability. The sessions provide support for legions of federal workers that are leading the nation into our new green economy. The first session (of six) focuses on Executive Order 13514, commonly called the sustainable order. The following training sessions are as follows: …