Colorado micro brewer Colin Westcott and his company, Equinox Brewing take keeping their business local and sustainable — very, very seriously.

When Westcott opened his micro brewery, he vowed to serve his brew in his own taproom, as well as select bars that were either within walking distance, or hand truck delivery. Since his home base of Fort Collins is bike-friendly, he expanded his delivery options by commissioning the design and creation of the ‘keg trike’ (more…)

Here’s an energy-saving device that’s powered by your own brute force. Imagine – save energy, a little money, and get a mini upper body workout all at the same time, while just sitting at your desk.

Shred your unwanted documents by simply reaching for this hand-cranked paper shredder. The retractable handle tucks in to the side when not in use; the slim silhouette is easy on the eyes and easy to store. A nice alternative to the typically noisy and electric-powered shredder. Comes in grey or turquoise, $45 @ poketo.com.

Michigan-based, EnerFusion Inc., has created the Solar Dok, an off-grid, outdoor table & bench set-up, equipped with an array of photovoltaic solar panels.

The Solar Dok is made from recycled materials, and is designed to allow folks to charge: phones, laptops, or any other electronic device with 100% solar energy. The solar-powered charging station can deliver 110VAC renewable power in any remote location.
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