Imagine you're lost in the woods, having wandered off the hiking trail. It's looking like you may have to bed down on some pine needles with what's left of the granola bars, when your friend whips out a

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Apple recently rolled out its new family of Macbooks with a bold claim: The World’s Greenest Family of Notebooks. The new Macbooks are lighter, less toxic, and more energy efficient than previous

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Computers are hard on the environment - from their materials and manufacture to their energy use and ultimate disposal. There are definitely some more energy efficient and eco-friendly models out there,

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It’s officially New York Fashion Week here in New York City, and despite the glum economic outlook, there are some definite bright spots shimmering on the streets of the recession-battered Big Apple.

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Recently the Local Motors competition unveiled a fresh crop of incredible concept cars, and we were particularly impressed with the sleek NYC-centric Green Apple vehicle. A green machine that wouldn't

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Home heating price increases have certainly been a major concern for recession-strapped households in northern climates, but the possibility of having one’s heat completely shut-off in this new era of

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With the snow coming down fast this time of year, we can't help but dream of laying on the beach listening to our iPod and relaxing. But how to keep it charged? If we had this handy pair of designer

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2008 has been an incredible year for green transportation as the world's automakers made strident efforts to green their production lines, cities decided that it's time to give our car-centric lifestyle a

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Over the past year we've been thoroughly impressed with New York's ever-lengthening list of green credentials. The Big Apple already has a plastic bag tax, an amazing mass transit system, LEED certified

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Opinions seem to be flying this holiday season as we reflect on a year that was both exciting and tumultuous. So this week, we've collected some thought-provoking reading that is sure to stir the pot as

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The folks at Apple recently debuted their latest line of sleek notebooks, and we were excited to hear that they're the greenest Macs ever! They've removed many of the harmful toxins found in computers

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Looking for great green gift ideas for the growing boys in your life? From Hip-hop and heroes to things that are furry, bikes that go zoom, and long-sleeved shirts free from worry, we've rounded up a

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The kitchen is the heart of any home. The average American spends three to five hours a day in the kitchen – preparing food, eating, hanging out, entertaining, standing in front of the fridge (with the

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Today we're interrupting our regular programming with message of utmost importance. Every Tuesday we present you with a number of transportation options that will improve the environment. From hybrid

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For those times when you are hanging out in your underground lair with no sunlight to speak of, this little device could power your iPhone should the battery die. The iYo Induction Power Charger,

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photo by Martin Lamonica/CNET News Medis Technologies recently revealed working units of the 24-7 Power Pack, the world’s first portable fuel cell charger. The pint-sized powerhouse uses “liquid

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If the arrival of September and the hoopla of NY Fashion Week already has you pining for the lazier days of summer and sun-dappled afternoons spent in wide-open fields, look no further as sweet summer

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It's officially summertime, and that means that the sustainability music/event smorgasboard CitySol is in full gear this weekend in NYC's Stuyvesant Cove Park! Intended as a creative, multi-disciplinary

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Earlier this week Cambridge, Canada welcomed a stunning new interactive sculpture that casts a shimmering set of lights against the night sky. Constructed atop a sun-dappled hill, Gorbet Design's Solar

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Hey NYC readers- Any of you want to write for Inhabitat? We are currently looking for an awesome new blogger based in the Big Apple to put his or her excellent writing skills to work in improving the

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It's something that could happen to us all - accruing so many USB-bound gadgets that there's no way to keep them all charged. They clutter the desk and drawers, constantly vying for attention from the

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The long-awaited competition results for the Design 21: Power to the Pedal contest have finally been announced, and although there are some outstanding and innovatively green winners in the top finalists

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If you read Inhabitat with any frequency, you know we are always on the lookout for greener gadgets that will reduce the amount of energy and waste associated with wireless mobility. Well, we just

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Forget Habby and Inhabipuppy, and get ready for the next round of eco-cuteness! Lotta Jansdotter's adorable sustainable soft toys are the latest eco-apples of our eye with their beautiful color palette,

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One of the biggest tenets of living a sustainable life is doing more with less, and as we grapple with reducing our carbon footprints we have to take a closer look at how we equip the world we live in.

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It's not always our style to point out celebrity lives but when they involve a super green, LEED Gold rated building with stellar views across the Hudson River it gets our attention. The New York scoop is

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The Nut Bench is fun, colorful and made from pineapple paper to boot! Bangkok-based Yothaka International creates hand-woven, modern Asian designs using local natural fibrous materials available in

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Like Greenpeace, we've been on Apple's case for awhile now in regards to the sustainability issue. We just don't understand how it is that a company that has been so groundbreaking in terms of product

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Last week we launched our Inhabitat Green Gift Guide, with over 100 green gift ideas for everyone in your life. For the next couple weeks - every Monday - we are planning to publish different individual

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These stylishly geeky cuff links are hand fashioned from old recycled computer keys by Acorn Studios. Gift-boxed and tied with a ribbon, these make great stylish eco-gifts for your friends, your geeky

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