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A Contest is Brewing: Win a Trip To Brazil!

by Peet's Coffee, 02/04/12


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There are two types of coffee lovers in the world: commercial café frequenters and coffee connoisseurs. If you fall into the latter category, or simply appreciate the alluring aroma of an excellent cup of Joe, this unique opportunity will surely get you percolating. Peet’s Coffee is offering a sweepstakes that will award three grand-prize winners an all-expenses-paid trip to Brazil with a guest, to get a true behind-the-scenes coffee experience at a working coffee estate. Bi-weekly prizes, including a Peet’s Tasting Journal or Peet’s Tumbler, will also be awarded beginning on January 23.

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7 Ways Super Bowl XLVI is Going Green!


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MIT Researchers Find a Way To Make Solar Panels from Grass Clippings

by Mark Boyer, 02/04/12

Solar power, solar energy, biophotovoltaics, biophotovoltaic, Andreas Mershin, MIT, photovoltaic, clean energy, renewable energy, green tech, technology

What if generating solar energy at home required little more than mixing some grass clippings with inexpensive chemicals? That’s exactly what MIT researcher Andreas Mershin has found to be the case. The scientist says creating a solar cell could be as easy as mixing any green organic material (grass clippings, agricultural waste) with a bag of custom chemicals and painting the mixture on a roof. Once the efficiency of Mershin’s system is improved, this type of solar technology could make cheap energy available in rural places and developing countries where people don’t have access to affordable energy. Read on to see a video of Mershin’s findings.

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Apologizes to Planned Parenthood

by Mark Boyer, 02/04/12
filed under: Inhabitots

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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized yesterday for cutting of funding to Planned Parenthood, promising to continue funding the group. On Tuesday, Susan G. Komen cut of funding for about 19 Planned Parenthood clinics, a move that many believed was prompted by pressure from anti-abortion groups. The news sparked an immediate backlash on Twitter and an outpouring of private donations to Planned Parenthood, including $250,000 donations from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and oil tycoon Lee Fikes.

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Amazing Cathedral Made From 55,000 LEDs Rises at Belgium’s Festival of Lights

by Timon Singh, 02/04/12
filed under: gallery, Green Lighting

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Mariclaro Transforms Car Upholstery, Exploded Air Bags Into Durable Carryalls

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There are few things we love more than making use of what would have ended up in a landfill.  Mariclaro picks up the materials that they use for their ultra-durable carry-alls when they’ve already been used up by cars, bikes, and boats. When they aren’t worthy of the road or sea anymore, pieces get revamped into these awesome bags, made from 99% recycled materials.  Click ahead to check out their laptop sleeves, briefcases, messenger bags, and more!

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New Interactive Map Shows How Much Energy Every Building in NYC Uses

by Lori Zimmer, 02/04/12
filed under: Inhabitat NYC

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New York City urban planners now have an important tool to help create energy reduction plans. An interactive map of New York has been developed by the Columbia University Engineering School to show the energy consumption of individual buildings across the five boroughs. Users can select a building on the map, see how much energy it uses, and what it uses the energy for. The data will help planners initiate energy conservation programs and know exactly which buildings and areas to target.

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Homegrown Concessions to Serve Up Organic Food at Super Bowl XLVI

by Lori Zimmer, 02/04/12
filed under: News, Sustainable Food

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Fans who are lucky enough to attend this year’s Super Bowl XLVI in person will be able to nosh on farm-fresh organic food provided by Homegrown Concessions, a partnership between Farm Aid and Centerplate. Homegrown will be serving up organic chili to hungry fans, and best of all, Centerplate will donate $2 to Farm Aid for every bowl of chili sold at the Super Bowl!

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Lisa Nilsson Constructs Intricate Anatomical Studies From Rolled Japanese Paper

by Helen Morgan, 02/04/12
filed under: Art, gallery


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INTERVIEW: We Talk to Joinless Founder Ben Davis About How Buying Less Crap Can Make Us Happier

by Yuka Yoneda, 02/04/12
filed under: Interviews

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Have you ever felt like the objects you own actually own you? If so, maybe you should join Joinless, the world’s first open source brand. Joinless is based on the idea that we shouldn’t allow our obsession with possessions rule us and that we can actually be happier than we’ve ever been with less stuff. We recently got the chance to talk to Joinless’ founder Ben Davis about this fascinating anti-brand, which might be the only one ever to insist that you not spend money on them.

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“Frozen Trees” Made of 1000s of Ikea Plastic Bag Dispensers Light Up Lisbon

by Tafline Laylin, 02/04/12
filed under: Art, gallery, Green Lighting


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Man Arrested For Stealing a Glacier to Make “Designer” Ice Cubes

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When many of us thirst for a chilled drink, we think back to our science lessons and recall that when water is placed in the freezer, it turns into ice. It seems a man in Chile forgot this and has been arrested for trying to steal five tons of ice from a glacier in order to sell “designer” ice cubes to local bars. Now, I’m no expert in fraud or theft, but it seems to me that it would be easier to make ice cubes the traditional way and then lie about their origin, rather than trekking up Patagonia’s Jorge Montt Glacier and hauling five tons of ice down to sell on the black market.

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10 Sure-to-Please Green Valentine’s Day Gifts to Give Your Main Squeeze

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London’s First Zero-Emission Electric Taxis Hit the Streets

by Timon Singh, 02/04/12
filed under: Green Transportation, News

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When it comes to clean transportation, London is charging ahead at maximum speed – not only is the city’s mayor a cycling enthusiast, but he helped to push the introduction of London’s first hydrogen fuel cell taxis just in time for the 2012 Olympics! This week The Big Smoke rolled out their first fleet of zero emission taxis, which are now making their way across the city’s busy streets.

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Montreal’s Snow Village is a Wintery Hotel and Bar Made Entirely From Ice

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The SolarWorld GT Lands in the U.S. for the Next Leg of Its World Tour!

The SolarWorld GT Lands in the U.S. for the Next Leg of Its World Tour!

The SolarWorld GT has been on a world tour, and it finally reached the North American leg of its excursion, hitting the sparkling streets of the US just yesterday! The solar car was sent off on its

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The Kai Table Has a Bevy of Secret Compartments to Stash Your Stuff

The Kai Table Has a Bevy of Secret Compartments to Stash Your Stuff

With a bevy of hidden compartments that you can stash your stuff in, the Kai table is an urban apartment dweller’s dream. Built by Naoki Hirakoso and Takamitsu Kitahara, the coffee table is made of

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Inhabitat On Pinterest! Follow Us For More Eco Goodness & Inspiration

Inhabitat On Pinterest! Follow Us For More Eco Goodness & Inspiration

Do you Pinterest? Good, ‘cause so do we. In fact we’re a little obsessed and we’ve been using it to keep track of our favorite green gift ideas, DIY activities, holiday goodies, and

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Follow Inhabitots on Pinterest for Awesome Green Kids Tips, Products and Toys!

Follow Inhabitots on Pinterest for Awesome Green Kids Tips, Products and Toys!

Hey eco mamas and green dads – have you heard the news? Our kids and parenting site Inhabitots is now on Pinterest – and we’ve been pinning up a storm of goodness for green tots

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JPMorgan Chase Headquarters Renovation Achieves LEED Platinum Status

JPMorgan Chase Headquarters Renovation Achieves LEED Platinum Status

JPMorgan Chase’s recently renovated global headquarters on Park Avenue in New York City has achieved LEED Platinum status! The newly greened building now holds the title of being the largest renovation

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Roseanne Barr Running for President as Green Party Candidate

Roseanne Barr Running for President as Green Party Candidate

Roseanne Barr has gone from sitcom comedy to a reality show set on her Hawaiian macadamia nut farm – and her latest venture is running for president! The comedienne and activist announced Thursday

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Get a Grannie to Remind You to Bundle Up for National Sweater Day!

Get a Grannie to Remind You to Bundle Up for National Sweater Day!

Instead of turning up your thermostat, why not just throw on a sweater when it gets nippy? That’s what the grannies over at WWF’s National Sweater Day initiative are trying to teach us, and

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EU Climate Commissioner Wants to Double Renewable Energy Share by 2030

EU Climate Commissioner Wants to Double Renewable Energy Share by 2030

The Climate Commissioner for the European Union, Connie Hedegaard, told reporters today in New Delhi that she believes the European Union should pledge to double their renewable energy supply by 2030 and

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