David Steinman is a renowned environmentalist and author. He introduced us to the idea of Green Patriotism as away to inspire Americans to take an active role in saving our lands. Through Green Patriot and Green Patriot Radio, Steinman provides a comprehensive look at the state of the environment and sustainability. The piece I find
Read MoreSioux Falls Green Drinks March
It’s been awhile since our last get together and we here at Astronaut are thinking we’re due for some Green Drinks. And so, Green Drinks for March is a go. We’re going to get together at Wiley’s Tavern, 330 N Main St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 at 5pm. There will be no fancy speaker or
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 84, Green Hotels
Today’s leaf, Green Hotels, is a network of eco-friendly hotels in Greece. The establishments that show up on the site have been included because of their dedication to: Water saving Waste reduction Establishing Recycling Policies Minimizing their Energy Footprint (ie the amount of carbon dioxide which is emitted at the atmosphere by everyday activities that
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 83, iJourneyGreen
There are people who travel and there are people who give and where those two worlds align there exists a service called iJourneyGreen.org, today’s leaf of the day. The site allows travelers to have an impact on the places they visit. Whereas most people take pictures, take souvenirs, or take hotel shampoo bottles, iJourneyGreen let’s
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 82, New Leaf Paper
New Leaf Paper fits in nicely with our series of “Leaf Mash-Up” logos, which we’ve been rattling off for the last couple of weeks. New Leaf mashes a leaf with a piece of paper. Seems logical, after all the company does have the word “leaf” in the name and actually makes and sells paper products.
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 81, Sustainable Columbus
We resume our coverage of the many examples of “Leaf Mash-Ups” that exist in the world. We’ve got a load of them on tap for the week, so today will start with Sustainable Columbus, which mashes a leaf with a train, bus or some form of mass transit. I think it would be most entertaining
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 80, Green Depot
The world of green build just took a few steps forward with the news that Green Depot is expanding. The New York-based sustainable materials outlet announced that it will acquire new locations on the West Coast from Seattle-based, Ecohaus. The move extends Green Depot’s reach and is a significant win for the sustainable products market.
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 79, Green Chip Stocks
We weren’t kidding when we said we could put together a whole series of leaf logos using the same “Leaf Mash-up” convention. Today is our fourth in a row and there are at least few more to follow. But first, here is today’s leaf-mash from Green Chip Stocks. They’ve chosen to feature a leaf and
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 78, Village Green
Village Green plays an interesting game of “keep away” in the energy sector to encourage the use of renewable energy. They do it in two ways: buying Renewable Energy Certificates and buying Carbon Offsets. Essentially, Village Green buys RECs and Carbon Offsets, swiping them out from under energy companies and utilities who are required to
Read MoreLeaf of the Day, No. 77, Urban Forest Map
Tree Map Introduction from Kiran Goldman on Vimeo. The Urban Forest Map initiative seeks to document every tree in San Fransisco to study the environmental impact of urban greenery. My favorite line is, “It’s like a census for trees.” What better way to incorporate trees into everyday life than to treat them like American citizens,
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