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djinson

Sustainability in food and institutions - 3 views

Great work, Maine Farm and Sea Cooperative! http://www.mainefarmandsea.coop/

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currahee6r

Water for Sale; Thirst for Profit: Corporate Control of Water in Latin America - 2 views

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    "To ensure equality, water must be considered a human right and not just a need, privilege or commodity." (Photo: Edwin Huffman / World Bank) What is called for is an international code for the public's access to a guaranteed supply of water as a basic human right.
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    I agree, water should be a human right and not a privilege. Erika Usi
jefffinck

Promotion of Materials and Products with Sustainable Credentials - 0 views

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    This article addresses the use of common sustainable resources that could be used by the building industry.
jefffinck

The relationship between the shape of a building and its energy performance - 2 views

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    This article addresses the shape of a building and how it enhances energy efficiency.
currahee6r

Harley-Davidson rolls out electric motorcycle - 0 views

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    I absolutely love the idea of the electric motorcycle and truly see it as the way of the future given the ever growing amount of vehicles on the road as well as the continuous increase in fossil fuels. As much as I love my little Harley Sportster, I would trade it for an electric version in a second.
currahee6r

Who Killed the Electric Car? - 2 views

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    It bothers me greatly that so many people are completely unaware of the technology that was available in regards to electric cars in the late 90's. It's as if the media has short term memory loss concerning this matter as well.
jefffinck

The role of design management in the sustainable building process. - 1 views

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    This article explores how designing practices incorporating new technology in building materials and codes can improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of older buildings. Improving the energy efficiency to reduce costs and reduce harm to the environment.
jefffinck

Critical Factors in Adopting Cooling Media - 0 views

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    This paper addresses the sustainability of sea water cooled air conditioning systems. Water cooled air conditioning systems are more efficient and ecologically friendly than air cooled systems. But with the scarcity of fresh water and initial cost compared with other systems if sea water is a viable alternative.
seashorerob

Permaculture - 2 views

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    A fantastic article on permaculture and sustainability. Easily read with a wealth of information.
jefffinck

A review of renewable utilization in islands - 0 views

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    This paper explores the benefits that sustainable resources benefit remote islands. The lack of a grid connection to the mainland, and high cost of imported fossil fuels along with ideal conditions make sustainable energy technology an excellent choice. The technology allows the systems to be used as a standalone option for remote villages and locations.
jefffinck

Siting analysis of farm-based centralized anaerobic digester systems for distributed ge... - 0 views

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    This paper addresses anaerobic digesters (ADs) installations on livestock farms to use animal manure as a biomass resource for both economic value and environmental benefit. Capturing biogas created naturally from animal waste before it escapes to do harm to the environment and using the gas as a fuel to produce electric power. Either to be used to power the farm itself or integrated into the local electric grid.
seashorerob

Don't feed the monster - 3 views

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-trash-monster-project-sustainability-effort-alexander-nason?trk=hp-feed-article-title-like This is a fantastic idea to get people thinking about the waste they ge...

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started by seashorerob on 19 Apr 16 no follow-up yet
currahee6r

The Race to Buy Up the World's Water - 1 views

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currahee6r

The Future of Trash: 4 Ways Tech Is Improving Recycling Rates - 0 views

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    The Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers more than purpose-built electric vehicles - it delivers smart mobility services. Visit bmw-i.com or follow @BMWi on Twitter.
currahee6r

ITA: Home - 0 views

shared by currahee6r on 01 Feb 16 - No Cached
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    Institute for Technology Assessment - We analyse the effects of new technologies on society, the environment, politics and economics.
tdwarner

Gardening the Community (GTC) - 1 views

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    GTC is working to address Springfield's food desert problem, by getting community members involved in growing healthy and natural foods.
tdwarner

Bowing to His Industry Masters, Vilsack's USDA Dumps Sustainability Considerations in N... - 0 views

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    Addressing the exclusion of sustainability in the new USDA dietary guidelines.
tdwarner

R.W. Kern Center - 0 views

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    Like Smith, Hampshire college's new Kern Center is designed to meet the necessary requirements of the "Living Building Challenge."
tdwarner

Smith College Bechtel Environmental Classroom - 0 views

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    The ways in which Smith college was able to meet each of the "petals" on its way to classification as a "Living Building."
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