A weekend steel cabin with a couple of twists … this 1,000 square-foot tiny house resides near a river on a flood plain – hence the stilts.  In addition, the Delta Shelter is solely a weekend abode, and thus is left unattended for days, or weeks at a time — the solution – the home can secured and closed-up into a tidy steel

box by lowering it’s 10′ x 18′ steel shutters by turning a very ‘Jules Verne’ hand crank (see above). (more…)

I enjoyed reading Susan Freinkel’s new book, PLASTIC A Toxic Love Story. It’s a comprehensive and compelling tale about the marriage of human ingenuity and science, and their enduring impact on society.

Weaving together facts, figures and first-hand interviews with inventors and major industry players, Freinkel’s illuminating work begins with a reference to an aptly named piece of history called, Plasticville and tracks our epic, real-life love/hate relationship with this ubiquitous stuff that’s become an essential part of our lives.

We had the opportunity to ask the author a few questions, here goes:

Susan, could you comment on the state of America’s love affair with plastic today? (more…)

Earth Day is tomorrow, Good Friday, April 22 – we’re featuring a green tip of the day from April 1-22.

Tip #21: So you’ve lead a good green life and decided take this cradle to cradle concept literally … make your final sustainable statement … kiss your loved ones and Mother Earth good bye and be for-ever-green. (more…)

Novothink’s Surge hybrid solar charger case will charge your iPod touch anywhere under the sun.

This carrying case includes state-of-the-art solar panels that fit right in your pocket. You can charge your iPod Touch anywhere you go. Whether you’re running, hiking, biking or just laying on the beach, your iPod can be charging. No need to worry about the battery running out from playing too many games or listening to too much music … enjoy your music and get out in the sun for a maximum charge. (more…)