Artist Kevin Cyr’s Home in the Weeds art installation is a personal reaction to the fragility of our society today. His work expresses a unique take on downsizing, self-sufficiency and resourcefulness.

These photos (above and below) are of his solo exhibit featuring works like Little Tag Along, Shanty Shack and Cabin Tent on display at 941 Geary in San Francisco now through June 4, 2011.

Anyone of a certain age, like myself, can appreciate his retro meets modern sensibilities. On a very simple level, Little Tag Along‘s bicycle hauling a mini trailer seems the pared down and even more ecofriendly version of a Tiny Tumbleweed (portable) Home – proving once again that you can take it with you. (more…)

NASA’s Sustainability Base is nearly complete. The 20 million “smart building” opens in July and will be one of a few structures that can generate more electricity than it consumes.

Located near San Jose, the Sustainability Base is generating a lot of buzz among businesses and government agencies trying to be more green. (more…)

Good news on the recycling front – Moore Recycling Associates Inc. has released a study that reveals a much larger portion of the U.S. population has ready access to recycle commonly used plastics than previously thought. The study, “Plastics Recycling Collection: National Reach Study,” found that approximately 94 percent of Americans have access to recycle plastic bottles and 40 percent of the population can also recycle other types of plastic containers, such as: yogurt cups, dairy tubs and lids. (more…)