Using a matrix made of post-consumer materials (recycled plastic drink bottles), FII created an island capable of supporting the weight of plants and soil. The fibers within the matrix proved to be excellent material for growing biofilm, while still allowing water to pass through it—the key features of a wetland. This allowed unwanted nutrients to … Continue reading Floating Island International: Using Biology to Design Remediation Technologies
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Conway Sportsman’s Club: Wild game food gatherings
With the increasing evidence that wild game has a much improved nutritional and health profile than factor farmed foods, there are more events springing up that provide access to curious urbanites in the Pioneer Valley. In Western Mass., hunters’ communal grill - Boston.com. Related articles Chef relishes wild hunt for … Continue reading Conway Sportsman’s Club: Wild game food gatherings
Gleaning for the modern age: Applying social networks to distribute surplus food
 This man has revived the traditional practice of gleaning for the modern age: recycling produce that would otherwise be thrown out from large supermarket supply chains. Boston Area Gleaners | Harvesting Against Hunger. Oakes Plimpton Wicked Local Article Related articles Frontline Online: How can you help to reduce food waste? (theecologist.org) Surplus fruit picked across … Continue reading Gleaning for the modern age: Applying social networks to distribute surplus food
Samovar Matcha Hekisui Japanese green tea
Now this is how green tea should be made: not overheated and full of chlorophyll and nutrients. Samovar Matcha Hekisui - Japanese green tea - Samovar Tea Lounge - Drink Tea.. Related articles Tea for Two and Two for Matcha Cake (entertaining.answers.com) Matcha Green Tea Contains 137x Antioxidants of Standard Green Tea says Vitalife Teas … Continue reading Samovar Matcha Hekisui Japanese green tea
The Steampunk Workshop: Boston based DIY genius
This guy is amazing. Victorian RV - Bedroom Redecorated | The Steampunk Workshop. Related articles Thousands to Attend International Steampunk City in Costume (costumesupercenter.com) Gearing up for 2013: A Steampunk Convention Listing (tor.com) Direct Blinds seeks steampunk talent in new competition (directblinds.co.uk) Divine Dwellings: Retro-Futuristic Steampunk Apartment (elasticpanda.wordpress.com) 100 Functional Steampunk Gadgets - From Steampunk … Continue reading The Steampunk Workshop: Boston based DIY genius
Ibex Outdoor Clothing: Merino Wool Clothing
Totally cool. Ibex Outdoor Clothing: Merino Wool Clothing, Wool Cycling Apparel, Organic Cotton Clothing, Wool Underwear and Baselayers. Related articles 5 tips for keeping warm during a Canadian winter (cbc.ca) GEAR REVIEW: Women's Icebreaker GT200 Baselayer Made Me A Wool Believer! (willhikeforfood.wordpress.com) Gear Institute's 2012 Insulated Jacket Reviews: Ibex Aire WI Sweater (outsideonline.com) IBEX Futures … Continue reading Ibex Outdoor Clothing: Merino Wool Clothing
EMF levels in hybrids: fact or fiction?
A recently concern has emerged over the EMF emissions of hybrids which contain a powerful (AC) electric motor and may subject occupants to unhealthy EMF levels. However Consumer Reports conducted testing and found that in reality conventional cars often have just as high EMF levels (though from a slightly less dangerous DC motor). Mythbuster: EMF … Continue reading EMF levels in hybrids: fact or fiction?
The Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society
This place in Homestead Florida looks amazing. FRIENDS OF THE TROPICAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE SOCIETY OF THE REDLAND. Related articles Tropical Fruit Infused Vodka Recipes (drinks.answers.com) Best Fruit Trees to Plant in Warm Climates (forestry.answers.com) Nature's Cures: What Is Mangosteen? (healing.answers.com) Tropical Smoothies: Healthy Snack or Sugar Filled Drink? (weightloss.answers.com) Cheers to the Jackfruit (thehindu.com) … Continue reading The Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society
Tour de Coops: Raising chickens in Boston
With the economy in the trash more and more locals are turning to raising chickens for fun, recycling and food. Chicken fanciers can take "Tour de Coops" on Sunday - Milton - Your Town - Boston.com. Related articles Sheds Unlimited Announces Backyard Chicken Coop Shed Sale for February (prweb.com) Chicken Coop Plans for Backyard Farmers … Continue reading Tour de Coops: Raising chickens in Boston
Artisan’s Asylum: Somerville based DIY paradise
Artisan’s Asylum, Inc. is a non-profit community craft studio located at 10 Tyler Street, in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their mission is to support and promote the teaching, learning and practicing of craft of all varieties. To support that mission, they offer the following: A fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility, which includes capabilities for precision … Continue reading Artisan’s Asylum: Somerville based DIY paradise
Selgas Cano: Designing office space with nature in mind
This firm has designed offices which minimize the perceived difference between the indoors and outside. A desk in the woods - The Boston Globe . Related articles Kayaking and Canoeing Equals Affordable Fun (savings.com) Welcome to the office of the future (news.com.au)
Bugs are the new sushi: Bug eating break throughs
A number of bug food related ventures from small dinners to larger mail order businesses are popping up in the NY and Rhode Island areas. Take http://www.smallstockfoods.com/  a company providing bug food consulting and catering. Buggy fare has been featured at the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans and at events like BugFest at the North Carolina Museum … Continue reading Bugs are the new sushi: Bug eating break throughs
Icebreaker: Anthropologist designs bio-based performance clothing
In a performance textile dominated by petrochemical dependent cotton or petrol based synthetic clothing, which consumes a vast amount of the world's water and natural resources, an enterprising anthropologist has designed a line of clothing from wool that is both higher performance, comfortable and kinda cool looking Icebreaker Is A Natural - TIME. Related articles … Continue reading Icebreaker: Anthropologist designs bio-based performance clothing
Car-sharing: Wheels when you need them
Car-sharing: Wheels when you need them | The Economist . Related articles Car2Go ups car-sharing ante by going all-electric (reviews.cnet.com) Membership opens for EV car-sharing service in San Diego (reviews.cnet.com) Your Car: Which Parts do 'Chop Shops' Want? (allstate.com) 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo First Look - 2013 Chicago Auto Show (automobilemag.com)
Crowd-sourcing your basement: peer to peer renting
Most of us have an unusual assembly of tools, knick knacks, and appliances lying fallow in our basements in many cases used just often enough to prevent us from selling them on E-Bay but not enough to justify the hefty purchase price we paid. Fortunately the Internet is now finding new users for these items … Continue reading Crowd-sourcing your basement: peer to peer renting
Micro-distilleries tap into molecular sciences and artisanal interests
Just when you thought Miller Lite was the pinnacle of the US beverage industry, the same interest in local, organic and clean tech is creeping into this sector as well with the increasing prevalence of micro distilleries. Filter: Micro-Distilleries Lead the Geek Booze Craze | Wired Magazine | Wired.com. Related articles Prichard's Distillery Opens Their … Continue reading Micro-distilleries tap into molecular sciences and artisanal interests
Berkshire Mountain Distillers: the first distillery in Western Mass since Prohibition
Here's a good sign that the creative and manufacturing economy of the Central and Western Mass is creeping back: the first artisanal distillery to open since Prohibition! BMD uses locally sourced ingredients and spring water. Berkshire Mountain Distillers. Related articles Colorado distilleries offer rum, whiskey, vodka, gin and more gifts (denverpost.com) How to Malt in … Continue reading Berkshire Mountain Distillers: the first distillery in Western Mass since Prohibition
Sea Dog Brew Pub, Hull MA
Nice place with a great view of the ocean. Perfect for a beer and fish sandwich after a day of kayaking on the coast... Menu | Sea Dog Brew Pub, Hull MA | Seafood, Burgers, Steaks and More!. Related articles Sea Dog pubs pop up in Florida; owner believes tourism will drive success (bangordailynews.com) Hopcat … Continue reading Sea Dog Brew Pub, Hull MA
Vivos underground shelter network
Here's an interesting idea: create a network of underground shelters for biodefense and survival and rent out "shares" for a 6 month stay following any disaster. The shelters are equipped with all the latest eco-tech including off the grid energy, food, hydroponics, and air, water and EMF protection. The problem is: what do you do … Continue reading Vivos underground shelter network
Hardened Structures: clean tech meets doomsday preppers
I am increasingly interested in the odd synergy between survivalists and clean technology/sustainability. Here is another company that builds hardened structures/bomb shelters which include biohazard, air, water filtration and electromagnetic protection. Hardened Structures. Related articles The Free Burma Rangers Service Group and National Geographic's "Doomsday Preppers" are the Hot Topics on this Week's Off The … Continue reading Hardened Structures: clean tech meets doomsday preppers
Radius Engineering: underground domes for disaster protection
Besides the health benefits of living in geodesic domes, earth shelters or underground houses, it is becoming apparent that most disaster proof shelters designed to resist a nuclear or biological attack are designed in a similar manner due to their resistance to mechanical and electromagnetic forces. Radius Engineering International Inc. | Shelter Systems | Terrell, … Continue reading Radius Engineering: underground domes for disaster protection
Pixel Qi’s Transflective LCD: Best of both worlds?
I've been a big fan of e-Ink because it allows a very low energy cost, low EMF design for reading. However this comes with drawback for people who need monitors with higher resolutions or brightness. Now there appears to be a type of display that does both... E-Ink Is Dead, Pixel Qi's Amazing Transflective LCD … Continue reading Pixel Qi’s Transflective LCD: Best of both worlds?
Tempohousing: container housing products
Cool company. Based in Netherlands this place designs houses from shipping containers (something which is increasingly being done in a DIY manner). This means the house is ISO standards compliant, modular and practically bomb proof. Plus for the growing numbers of the world's poor and resource limited populations, these are recyclable and low cost housing. … Continue reading Tempohousing: container housing products
Globe Trekker on breakfasts of the world
I rather like this show. In particular the breakfasts consumed around the world consist of foods that Starbucks sugar addled American brains would shudder to think. Most are well rounded meals high in protein, fiber, beneficial fats, probiotics, and micro nutrients such as pickled veggies and fish washed down with a beer (Thailand). The official … Continue reading Globe Trekker on breakfasts of the world
Sand Hill Preservation Center: Rare Poultry Breeds Catalog
I've been considering raising chickens. It is actually allowed in most towns in Mass except for the ones in the most urban parts of the city. This place according to my friend Eric is one of the best ones to get chickens to start with since they are not totally freaked out. Sand Hill Preservation … Continue reading Sand Hill Preservation Center: Rare Poultry Breeds Catalog
Lewis Waite Farm: Dry-Aged, Grass Fed, and Grass Finished Beef & Natural Pork
This Greenwich, NY based farm produces beef and pork from pasture fed animals. Lewis Waite Farm - Dry-Aged, Grass Fed, and Grass Finished Beef & Natural Pork. Related articles Upping the steaks: How grass-fed beef is reshaping ag and helping the planet (grist.org) Is the Grass Really Greener? The Benefits of Grass Fed Beef (leanonlife.com) … Continue reading Lewis Waite Farm: Dry-Aged, Grass Fed, and Grass Finished Beef & Natural Pork
Old Deerfield Craft Fairs
A nice collection of odd things. Old Deerfield Craft Fairs x2. Related articles Deerfield Art Fair I was there: (aldanadecorativeart.com) Venetian Builders, Inc., Increases Sunroom Sales in Deerfield Beach, Fla., by 400 Percent in 2012, Making It Company's 7th-Best Market, President Says Today (prweb.com) Finding the Right Hearing Aids with New Complimentary Hearing Evaluations in … Continue reading Old Deerfield Craft Fairs
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