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Green On Wheels! Pick-up Cabs to Now Collect your Waste-Paper

Posted by: sarah-indra, 14. February 2012 - 14:12
Source: http://yourstory.in

Next time you throw a used paper in the waste basket, think what all you can do with it. Proper recycling of paper can not only help save our fast disappearing greenery, but can also provide a sustainable business opportunity. Read on

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How Green Roofs can Improve our Cities

Posted by: sarah-indra, 14. February 2012 - 13:57
Source: http://sustainablecitiescollective.com

We all love a room with a view, but when it comes to planning for the future of a building we tend to forget about the world beyond its walls. We home in on the structure itself – its foundations and floors, cavities and cracks – isolating it from its natural surroundings. But the performance of a building depends very much on conditions outside. Read on

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Organically cool

Posted by: sarah-indra, 7. February 2012 - 12:51
Source: http://www.theindiatube.com

Alright, we'll go ahead and say it. Healthy, organic food is important and good for you. But it's so boring. And of course it is: the pleasure is not supposed to be as you eat, but afterward, when you feel great, light and full of energy because of all the fibre you ingested. Read on

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Amrut Mitti Making Workshop for Your Food Garden - 29th Jan 2012

Posted by: sarah-indra, 24. January 2012 - 13:30
Source: http://urbanleavesofindia.blogspot.com

This year Urban Leaves is planning to conduct many workshops on “Natueco Farming Technique”. The first step is to make Amrut Mitti, a nutritional rich soil. The importance of the soil and technique to make and maintain shall be the key programme during these sessions. Read on

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Delhi Metro: A Sustainable travel initiative

Posted by: ajaychabba, 24. January 2012 - 11:26
Source: http://www.asianage.com

The Delhi Metro is the first rail network in the world to have two projects registered with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.  Read on

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Artist Knits Recycled Newspapers into Beautiful Clothing

Posted by: xamboli, 23. January 2012 - 12:48
Source: http://www.treehugger.com

Italian artist, ecologist and sculptor Ivano Vitali brings together two favourite themes: knitting and recycling. And he does it all with old newspaper. Read on

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Governments Spend $1.4 Billion Per Day to Destabilize Climate

Posted by: ajaychabba, 23. January 2012 - 7:05
Source: http://www.treehugger.com

We distort reality when we omit the health and environmental costs associated with burning fossil fuels from their prices. Read on

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India needs power- Germany has the technology to help

Posted by: ajaychabba, 17. January 2012 - 7:36
Source: http://www.bridgetoindia.com

India is facing a green revolution. Government and business leaders recognize that the scarcity of fossil fuels is one of the major risks for economic growth and understand the urgent need to take countermeasures and make green energy viable. German companies have many of the solutions India needs – and they in turn need the Indian market. Read on

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10 Bike Books We Want to Read Now

Posted by: xamboli, 13. January 2012 - 11:10
Source: http://www.treehugger.com

It's never too late to start transportation cycling -- but if the depths of winter generate some legitimate excuses not to start or refine your cycling career right this minute, this is a great time to get inspired.

Here are some of the stellar bike books published in 2011 (and a few from 2010), in order to start out or build up your biking bookshelves. Read on

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Video: How to Grow a Revolution in Your Own Backyard

Posted by: sarah-indra, 10. January 2012 - 11:33

Roger Doiron is founding director of Kitchen Gardeners International, a network of people taking a hands-on approach to re-localizing the global food supply. Doiron is an advocate for new policies, technologies, investments, and fresh thinking about the role of gardens. His successful petition to replant a kitchen garden at the White House attracted broad international recognition. Read on

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Global Investments in Green Energy Up Nearly a Third to $211 billion

Posted by: ajaychabba, 9. January 2012 - 3:50
Source: http://www.solarnovus.com

For the first time,Developing economies overtook developed ones in terms of "financial new investment"--spending on utility-scale renewable energy projects and provision of equity capital for renewable energy companies Read on

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Living Lightly and Lively

Posted by: ajaychabba, 6. January 2012 - 8:31
Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com

 Cells as anti-ageing mechanics. If you treat them right, by eating well and exercising, they will tune you up on a daily basis Read on

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Mapping the Potential of the Green Economy

Posted by: ajaychabba, 5. January 2012 - 23:45
Source: http://greengrowthleaders.org

Our understanding of the term “sustainable growth” – i.e. how can improving the environment help grow the economy – is still in its infancy, as documented in the reports prepared for the event. Read on

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Going Green: 12 Simple Steps for 2012

Posted by: sarah-indra, 3. January 2012 - 12:15
Source: http://www.worldwatch.org

As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us, especially in the United States, can make a commitment to reducing our environmental impacts. Read on

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Simplifying Life

Posted by: ajaychabba, 24. December 2011 - 9:02
Source: http://www.boloji.com

Each one of us should live sustainably in order to conserve the resources of this world. The consumptive life style of societies is putting tremendous pressures on the world resources besides increasing earth warming and pollution.  Read on