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The bicycle diaries: VÃ©lib’

01/22/2009

(Image via Wikipedia) Here’s a BBC radio documentary about VÃ©lib’ (loosely velo + liberte = free bike?), a bike-share program...

01/22/2009

Yeast under a microscope, via Wikipedia Chelsea Green has 2 great posts with Sandor Katz, author of “The Revolution Will...

01/22/2009

Lloyd’s roof-mounted solar panels (image via Extreme Tech) In response to a Slashdot / Extreme Tech article about a $60,000...

01/19/2009

Moss becomes a rug in the most beautiful and sustainable bathroom fixture I’ve seen: Check out the rest of Nguyen...

01/19/2009

Hammocks: the symbol of lazy environmentalism (and proper permaculture design) Regardless of your green ambitions, it’s never hurts to know...

01/19/2009

(image via Notcot) A company called Miniwiz has created a recycled plastic bottle specifically for building. From Inhabitat’s coverage: Made...

01/19/2009

Sometimes, a review of even the easy things can be helpful. Like building a fire, for example. Here’s the actual...

01/18/2009

Here’s an Instructable on adding a supplemental solar panel to a mobile phone. Doesn’t seem like it crazily increases battery...

01/18/2009

Here’s a house that announces its energy efficiency (or lack thereof): With large intentions, its mission is to demonstrate an...

01/15/2009

Here’s a useful primer on whole-house rainwater catchment systems: In many areas of the country, a water-conserving household can provide...