http://eco-ideas.net/ Recent entries of ecoideasnet en (C)2009 ecoideasnet Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0900 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0900 http://eco-ideas.net/common/img/logo_site_01.gif http://eco-ideas.net/ 337 60 (C)2009 ecoideasnetnoRecent entries of ecoideasnet http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/243/ http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/243/ <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ARQPIqU62do&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ARQPIqU62do&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340" wmode="opaque"></embed></object> <p>Why build a new house when you can have an old one delivered?</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/243/pic_01.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>When a property with a house is sold in New Zealand, the new owner sometimes wants to get rid of the house to build their own. What is their eco-friendly choice for this?</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/243/pic_02.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>They try to save and re-use the house as long as it is still in a livable condition. Now, it's time to move. Here we go!</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/243/pic_03.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>After a short trip looking like a giant snail, the house is unloaded at its destination.</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/243/pic_04.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>Now repaired and repainted, this over-a-hundred-year-old house is ready for the eco-conscious new family to move in.</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/243/pic_05.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>And don't worry. Even if a house is not sold straight away, it is given a second chance. It is moved to a special yard to wait for someone to buy it..</p> <div class="related-info"> <p>Heritage building: Though every city and district has a slightly different policy, each council has a particular responsibility to secure the preservation and maintenance of heritage resources for the experience and enjoyment of both present and future generations, as well as preserving the intrinsic values and specific characteristics of the building, no matter it is a landmark or an ordinary house. They are categorised into two or three categories based on their architectural or historical significance. Classified buildings are not allowed to be demolished, neglected, developed, or inappropriately altered in order to maintain their original condition as much as possible.</p> <!-- /related-info --></div> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0900 ecoideasnet Waste Reuse & Recycle no Why build a new house when you can have an old one delivered? When a property with a house is sold in New Zealand, the new owner sometimes wants to get rid of the house to build their own. What is their eco-friendly choice for this? They try to save and Why build a new house when you can have an old one delivered? When a property with a house is sold in New Zealand, the new owner sometimes wants to get rid of the house to build their own. What is their eco-friendly choice for this? They try to save and re-use the house as long as it is still in a livable condition. Now, it's time to move. Here we go! After a short trip looking like a giant snail, the house is unloaded at its destination. Now repaired and repainted, this over-a-hundred-year-old house is ready for the eco-conscious new family to move in. And don't worry. Even if a house is not sold straight away, it is given a second chance. It is moved to a special yard to wait for someone to buy it.. Heritage building: Though every city and district has a slightly different policy, each council has a particular responsibility to secure the preservation and maintenance of heritage resources for the experience and enjoyment of both present and future generations, as well as preserving the intrinsic values and specific characteristics of the building, no matter it is a landmark or an ordinary house. They are categorised into two or three categories based on their architectural or historical significance. Classified buildings are not allowed to be demolished, neglected, developed, or inappropriately altered in order to maintain their original condition as much as possible. ecoideasnet, Waste, Reuse & Recycle http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/242/ http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/242/ <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/242/pic_01.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>The Laundry Company is in Buenos Aires, Argentina</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/242/pic_02.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>The washing machines use cold water and biodegradable soap.</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/242/pic_03.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>Customers are given reusable fabric bags instead of plastic bags.</p> <div class="image"><img src="http://dogrdghl3cx6a.cloudfront.net/common/img/articles/242/pic_04.jpg" width="560" height="373" alt="" /></div> <p>Delivering your clothing by bicycle with a big smile!</p> <div class="related-info"> <h2>The Laundry Company</h2> <ul class="info"> <li><a href="http://www.laundrycompany.com.ar/" target="_blank">http://www.laundrycompany.com.ar/</a></li> </ul> <p>To reduce environmental impact, clothes are washed at low-temperature with reduced detergent, and delivered to customers in reusable fabric bags on foot or by bicycle. The Laundry Company supports tree-planting programs to offset their carbon emissions.</p> <!-- /related-info --></div> <div class="related-info"> <h2>Phillipe Christodoulou comments:</h2> <p>"The ecological aspect is not just about this business; it's my personal philosophy. It wouldn't matter what type of business or project I was involved in; I would always try to do everything within my power to help the environment because I believe at this point in history it's very important that together we do everything we can to minimize our environmental impact on the planet."</p> <!-- /related-info --></div> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0900 ecoideasnet CO2 Community Transport http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/241/ http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/241/ <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xd4gPZAdQJw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xd4gPZAdQJw&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340" wmode="opaque"></embed></object> <p>In developing countries, doing laundry is hard work but MIT students and staff have came up with a brilliant solution!</p> <div class="related-info"> <h2>Spin Cycle: A new kind of Washer (MIT News)</h2> <ul class="info"> <li><a href="http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/itw-bicilavadora-0219.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/itw-bicilavadora-0219.html</a></li> </ul> <p>In many developing countries, electricity is unavailable and water quality is poor. MIT students and staff developed this human-powered washing machine based on the idea of mechanical engineering graduate student Radu Raduta, which won first prize in the MIT IDEAS competition in 2005.</p> <!-- /related-info --></div> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:45:00 +0900 ecoideasnet Water Energy Renewable Energy Community no In developing countries, doing laundry is hard work but MIT students and staff have came up with a brilliant solution! Spin Cycle: A new kind of Washer (MIT News) http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/itw-bicilavadora-0219.html In many developing countries, In developing countries, doing laundry is hard work but MIT students and staff have came up with a brilliant solution! Spin Cycle: A new kind of Washer (MIT News) http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/itw-bicilavadora-0219.html In many developing countries, electricity is unavailable and water quality is poor. MIT students and staff developed this human-powered washing machine based on the idea of mechanical engineering graduate student Radu Raduta, which won first prize in the MIT IDEAS competition in 2005. ecoideasnet, Water, Energy, Renewable Energy, Community http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/240/ http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/240/ <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/erxjvLgxULo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/erxjvLgxULo&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340" wmode="opaque"></embed></object> <p>Klaus Volkmann is first flautist of an orchestra in the Southern Region of Brazil. He is also the inventor of a recumbent bicycle frame made of natural materials.</p> <div class="related-info"> <h2>Klaus Volkmann</h2> <ul class="info"> <li><a href="http://ecobamboobikes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://ecobamboobikes.blogspot.com/</a></li> </ul> <p>Klaus' inspiration to build a bamboo recumbent bike came from a friend at his workplace. He also knew about the capabilities of bamboo from a bamboo flute he received from his grandmother. Klaus continues to construct bamboo recumbent bicycles and teach young people in his community how to make them. He is also planning to teach people in developing countries how to build bikes from bamboo.</p> <!-- /related-info --></div> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0900 ecoideasnet Community Transport no Klaus Volkmann is first flautist of an orchestra in the Southern Region of Brazil. He is also the inventor of a recumbent bicycle frame made of natural materials. Klaus Volkmann http://ecobamboobikes.blogspot.com/ Klaus' inspiration to build a bamboo rec Klaus Volkmann is first flautist of an orchestra in the Southern Region of Brazil. He is also the inventor of a recumbent bicycle frame made of natural materials. Klaus Volkmann http://ecobamboobikes.blogspot.com/ Klaus' inspiration to build a bamboo recumbent bike came from a friend at his workplace. He also knew about the capabilities of bamboo from a bamboo flute he received from his grandmother. Klaus continues to construct bamboo recumbent bicycles and teach young people in his community how to make them. He is also planning to teach people in developing countries how to build bikes from bamboo. ecoideasnet, Community, Transport http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/239/ http://eco-ideas.net/story/id/239/ <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdSApbIiwuA&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kdSApbIiwuA&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340" wmode="opaque"></embed></object> <p>Space Flies from the former Soviet Union are not ordinary flies. They are superheros come to save the future of agriculture!</p> <div class="related-info"> <h2>BBB Co., Ltd.</h2> <ul class="info"> <li><a href="http://www.bbb-japan.com/" target="_blank">www.bbb-japan.com(Japanese)</a></li> </ul> <p>This technology uses special fly larvae to make fertilizer and animal feed from livestock excreta at a much faster rate than previously possible..It also minimizes such environmental problems as odor pollution and water contamination, while reducing greenhouse gas emission. </p> <!-- /related-info --></div> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:15:00 +0900 ecoideasnet Waste Reuse & Recycle CO2 no Space Flies from the former Soviet Union are not ordinary flies. They are superheros come to save the future of agriculture! BBB Co., Ltd. www.bbb-japan.com(Japanese) This technology uses special fly larvae to make fertilizer and animal feed from livesto Space Flies from the former Soviet Union are not ordinary flies. They are superheros come to save the future of agriculture! BBB Co., Ltd. www.bbb-japan.com(Japanese) This technology uses special fly larvae to make fertilizer and animal feed from livestock excreta at a much faster rate than previously possible..It also minimizes such environmental problems as odor pollution and water contamination, while reducing greenhouse gas emission. ecoideasnet, Waste, Reuse & Recycle, CO2 nonadult