Archive for the ‘Interesting links’ Category

Is packaging part of the problem or part of the solution?

One of our contacts from EUROPEN recommended this video which reflects in a viral – web friendly way the purpose of packaging.

When it comes to discussing sustainability and product development, packaging is often seen as an easy target for policy makers. There’s a public perception that packaging equals waste. So the more packaging, the [...]

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Open Source Ecology

Open Source Ecology takes an open source approach to technology development with the aim to empower individuals to develop their own self-sufficient ecovillages without depending on supply chains, trademarks & corporations.

‘Factor E Farm’ provides a tool set that makes it possible for individuals to become self-sufficient. Tool set’s include instructions on how to create construction [...]

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World Ocean Day – June 8th & Fête de l’Environnement Brussels June 7th

The ocean is big and can take any kind of abuse!

Ok, now seriously:
“The oceans and seas are a source of life on our planet. They cover almost three quarters of the Earth’s surface and contain some 90% of the biosphere. Their protection is essential to the future of our planet. Pollution of our seas and [...]

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Lorien – a Belgian ecovillage in the making

Together with Mira and four others we visited a co-housing/ecovillage project in Poncelle, Province of Luxemburg, Belgium this past weekend.

Imagine a little village in the least polluted areas of Belgium on a sunny day. You arrive around lunchtime and have lunch with Michel, who three years ago had the idea of starting up a co-housing [...]

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Dirty energy

“All this talk about dirty energy?! In my house the energy comes from the power plug and there is no mess at all!”

Great! But how does it get into you power plug?

I live in Brussels, Belgium. Now, the energy market is open and you can choose from several providers, such as Belpower or Lampiris? There [...]

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Green construction and design

If it is a low impact home in hobbit style, an original treehouse, or a rotating house.
Have a look at this blog entry by Designpedia. Some of the designs are real eyeopeners. Enjoy!

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25 ways to fail (and to grow)

One of our eMarketing clients came recently across this blog entry from conversationagent.com.
No, this is not a ‘green’ article.
Although this is focussing on Web2.0 practices, I believe it is worthwhile reading for those of you who are developing an environmental or social project.  So many people are scared of failing but why not using [...]

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Audit yourself! How to (not) use electricity

Have a look at the electricity tips from Treehugger. You’ll be surprised about some of their recommendations.
Top Green Electricity Tips

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Easy gardening

Gardening can be very, very simple:

For more info, visit Aztext’s website

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The Urban Farmer

Visit the website of The Urban Farmer
Ron Berezan and The Urban Farmer are helping people in Edmonton develop sustainable veggie gardens in urban areas.
 

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