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Wind Tower: the traditional Zero-Energy cooling system

Most of us know that a Wind Tower is an Architectural Element – BUT – how many of you knew that the tower actually had a important function ? It’s also a zero-energy cooling system!   Wind Towers are a traditional architectural element mainly part of residential houses. The function of these towers is to [...]

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By developer
Monday, July 2nd, 2012

A vacation from life, not the environment

For many of us, summer is a time to go on a vacation or two. Whether the plan is to “staycation” and maybe check out a local resort or hotel, or fly overseas and tour multiple areas, it’s a good idea to keep the environment in mind. Programs such as Sustainable Travel International encourage us [...]

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By randala
Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Getting Wasted: Recycling Around The World

Below the surface of this sentiment is a simple lesson: being careless with resources while in pursuit of instant gratification will cost you money (and perhaps your health) in the long run. Slowly but surely, individuals and industries are learning that products made as cheaply as possible end up being more expensive in the end. [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

Top 10 eco-holidays: How to be a thoughtful traveller

1. Do your research Finding a destination that ticks all the right environment-friendly boxes can be daunting. One way is to support a country that has been internationally recognised for its environmental efforts. Latin American countries have dominated Ethical Traveler’s (www.ethicaltraveler.org) list of top destinations for some time now and Chile has hit the Top [...]

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By randala
Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Take an Eco-Friendly Vacation

Money isn’t the only cost of a vacation – every trip we take has an environmental price as well. The impact of travel goes beyond the greenhouse gases emitted by planes and cars. The amount of water you use, waste you produce, and purchases you make can all have negative effects on the planet. Taking [...]

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By randala
Saturday, December 4th, 2010