Posts tagged sustainable lifestyles

An impressive electronic publication that is also a good glimpse of our post-paper future, when we access much of our reading online (using high-resolution displays). “ECOLUXE magazine is a global, bi-monthly online magazine. We promote only information, goods and services that inspire readers and consumers to live naturally and consciously. The online, digital format reflects our commitment to minimal environmental impact. EcoLuxe is proudly hosted by eco friendly, carbon neutral Dreamhost.”

An impressive electronic publication that is also a good glimpse of our post-paper future, when we access much of our reading online (using high-resolution displays).

“ECOLUXE magazine is a global, bi-monthly online magazine. We promote only information, goods and services that inspire readers and consumers to live naturally and consciously. The online, digital format reflects our commitment to minimal environmental impact. EcoLuxe is proudly hosted by eco friendly, carbon neutral Dreamhost.”

Lumenhaus: Virginia Tech has built a “100% energy efficient house … without sacrificing quality of living.” It uses “responsive architecture” coupled with computerized smart features. This house responds to the weather and performs according to its resident’s lifestyle.

Eco-houses like this design are in development largely for the high-end market as yet. But builders believe that as they innovate, many features of such homes will begin to reach the mainstream construction business. This is occurring as zero-waste housing gains clout for its luxury image and ethical appeal.

Conspicuous consumption and wanton waste in the name of “success” are rapidly losing social acceptance in the 21st Century. That’s good news. Home building is an area where huge energy conservation gains can be claimed, with large and lasting effects.

by Rachel Botsman

Day 2 Day Green: eBay's Green Shipping Solution

eBay Green Box

eBay is testing out new green boxes that can be reused from seller to buyer. The boxes are made of 100% recycled materials and printed with water-based inks. eBay is trying to encourage buyers to use these boxes to sell items themselves. It is projected that this program could save 2.4…

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Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation’s success by its productivity - instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people.

“At its core, sustainability is about people. It’s the Golden Rule applied to the global marketplace. Empathy writ large—in hundreds of languages. Prosperity redefined.” Livingprinciples.org

“At its core, sustainability is about people. It’s the Golden Rule applied to the global marketplace. Empathy writ large—in hundreds of languages. Prosperity redefined.”

Livingprinciples.org