Ah, New York City. The City that never sleeps that's packed with millions of people on a tiny island. One would think that because it is so densely populated and that everything stays open so late (some even 24 hrs), that this city would also be calle...]]> 2009 marked a significant change for Starbucks. It's not just because of their net profit loss this year or the fact that they closed hundreds of stores.  Starbucks has taken the initiative to build greener and more individualistic chains. Enviro...]]> The idea of having a space station that beams down solar energy to earth has been a popular topic in many sci-fi communities, but it may not be fiction for much longer. Officials in the US and Japanese government have begun funding research into the c...]]> The Earth is covered in 70% water, however, at the rate that we are using water combined with climate change, there have been many occurrences of drought all over the world. Many environmentalists and companies (like IBM) have begun to stress the impo...]]> Nature has always been the inspiration for man to create beautiful drawings, exciting books or even new machines. We are always striving to replicate nature, but there are some people out there that have used the environment to create art. The environ...]]> When we think alternative energy, wind and solar come to mind as very eco-friendly. While wind energy has become a growing source of energy, many detractors argue that: wind turbines are dangerous for local avian life and that wind turbines are a form...]]> Clean drinking water has always been a major issue in many developing countries, but with the onset of climate change and droughts, this may become a problem for industrialized countries as well. There is a simple solution for clean water: clay. Tony ...]]> Solar panels have been around for years, however the installation and cost have been one of the downfalls of this technology, especially for home owners and construction companies. However there are several options for paint-on solar cells. Swansea Un...]]> As technology continues improving, more research and money is being poured into environmentally friendly buildings. In fact there are numerous eco-buildings going up around the world. Listed below are several of the more interesting and green building...]]> So you’ve just stained that beautiful cashmere sweater made from free-range alpacas, and the only way that you can clean said garment is by dry cleaning. But wait, being eco-chic is not just about the clothes you wear, but how you wash the...]]>