Top 5 Eco Cities In The US
By Pippa Sorley
Filed Under The Big Picture | 22 Comments
The United States was recently rated as the 39th greenest country in the world according to a recent Yale study titled the Environmental Performance Index, an embarrassing score that paled in comparison to other countries including Costa Rica (5th), Columbia (9th) and Slovenia (15th). The U.S. has a long way to go in achieving environmental and social sustainability and it is important to recognize the importance of the role cities play in that equation. As more and more people migrate from rural to metro areas, it is essential that cities develop innovative plans to accommodate the influx, while also diminishing the damaging effects of population overload. With the federal government of the US refusing to participate in the Kyoto Protocol and surrendering leadership on so many environmental issues, American municipal governments are taking climate change into their own hands. Since 2006, more than 230 Mayors have signed the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which fosters the goals of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Posted on July 10, 2008 |
Carrotmob: The Art Of The Buycott Continued
By Greg Berry
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You may have read about The Art Of The Buycott last month on eCo Times. If not, the basic idea is about using the buying power of the masses to make positive changes in the world, rather than boycotts, marches, and sit-ins (which can be effective too, but much less enjoyable.)
We found a choice example of the art of the buycott by an emerging organization called aptly, Carrotmob. You can probably tell by the name, Carrotmob is leading with humor. They dangle the carrot of fun, finance, and positivity to lead business to make the right environmental decisions. Carrotmob organized a hugely successful buycott in April at San Francisco’s K & D Market. Check out the hilarious video…
Posted on June 6, 2008 |
Threadheads: DIY Utili-Pocket & The SF Bizarre Bazaar
By Jenn Breckenridge
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Rob and Corinne rock! They’re the excellent hosts of Threadheads, the weekly show by Threadbanger.com, that’s all about the hottest (and most affordable) fashion designer of your dreams…you!
Threadbanger’s motto says it all: “LIVE AND DIE DIY!”
If you love this show and want to discuss you own projects, join the forums at Threadbanger.com.
Posted on April 2, 2008 |
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