vote

Going Silent For 17 Years

The story
For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility. For 17 of those years without speaking.

Why this story inspired me
It shows what the actions of one man can lead to if he chooses to follow his instincts. Not knowing where his journey will take him but being interested in the journey.

What I hope sharing this story will lead to
I hope that more people become aware of their own potential to really make a difference.

• Leave a comment |
• 536 clicks |
• Awareness, Green, Speeches

vote

Dirt Battery

One of Popular Mechanics’ 10 Most Brilliant Innovations of 2009 is a Bacteria-Powered Battery. The battery uses a fuel cell powered by the naturally occuring bacteria in soil. The short video shows field testing of the battery in Africa where many are without power. (via inhabitat)

• Leave a comment |
• 635 clicks |
• Green, Technology

2

Earthships

Recent news report about a kind of green housing called Earthships. Earthships are made from trash and are completely off the grid. There is also a good documentary called Garbage Warrior about the recent history of Earthships.

• 1 comment |
• 808 clicks |
• Architecture, Green

vote

Bacteria Grow Clothing?

Short talk at the London Design Festival by Suzanne Lee. The theme of the talks is “East meets West” and Suzanne talks about a futuristic technique for making clothing with bacterial-cellulose. Who knew? Turns out it’s actually ancient and well known in China, Japan and Russia.

• Leave a comment |
• 672 clicks |
• Fashion, Green, Speeches

1

Starck Reality Show

The first episode of a reality show with designer Philippe Starck. The premise is young designers compete to be part of Starck’s firm. Ideas like gender, sustainability and slavery pop up. Well worth a watch. (via not cot)

• 3 comments |
• 852 clicks |
• Design, Green

vote

Lil Peppi - 10 Year Old Eco-Rapper

Only 10 years old, Lil Peppi is a a super young talent with an inspiring rap calling us to protect the earth. He started rapping at the age of three, by now he has won several awards. And in February 2009 he was chosen as the United Nations Environmental Progam’s Hero of the Month. Some even refer to him as the “King of Eco Rap”. Yet, Lil Peppi describes himself as a typical All American kid on his website. The interview shows both - the typical and the exceptional kid.

Enjoy Lil Peppi’s “Melting Ice” song in the full post.

• Leave a comment |
• 966 clicks |
• Green, Music, Trends

vote

Nike Made From Trash

Three minute Ad Age video about Nike Trash Talk. It’s a shoe made from Nike plant’s assembly-line trash. The shoe is also endorsed by Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash.

• Leave a comment |
• 853 clicks |
• Design, Fashion, Green