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The MetaEfficient Kitchen
The kitchen is often the heart of a home – it’s one of the most-used rooms in a household for both working and socializing, so shouldn’t it be as functional and energy-efficient as possible? Here is a collection of design ideas and products, both big and small, to help you create a beautiful and efficient [...]
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- Updates From The MetaEfficient Kitchen Labs This summer I’ve been working on food-related optimization projects, here…
- A Metaefficient Bathroom – Environmentally Friendly And Functional A bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms of…
- Best Chef’s Kitchen Knives A good chef’s knife is the workhorse of any kitchen…
Choosing Sustainable Seafood
Our food choices are a big part of our overall environmental impact, and seafood can seem like an environmental catch-22. Its popularity has been on the rise as part of a healthy diet, but some types of seafood are surprisingly un-green. So what makes a particular type of seafood environmentally friendly? Read on to learn [...]
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- Southface Energy Institute – A Resource For Sustainable Design Energy efficient building designs and technologies are everywhere these days….
- Chicago Center For Green Technology: Sustainable Development Leader Great ideas for sustainable development sometimes just remain abstract concepts…
- Free Book: Sustainable Energy — Without The Hot Air I’m very glad to see the publication of a book…
Best Commuter Bicycle Tires
Once you’ve found the perfect bike, bag, rack, and helmet, you’re all set for gas-free commuting, right? Not quite – the right tires are an often-overlooked part of the package, and they can make all the difference for biking around town. Here are four of the best tires for commuters, blending traction, durability, and low [...]
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- Dahon Jack: An Inexpensive Folding Commuter Bike I’ve been testing a folding commuter bike, the Dahon Jack….
- The Best Commuter Bikes Of 2010 The sales of commuters bikes in the U.S. have grown…
- The Best Women’s Commuter Bikes If you’re looking for a ride to work that shrinks…
Chicago Center For Green Technology: Sustainable Development Leader
Great ideas for sustainable development sometimes just remain abstract concepts – that is, until they’re put into practice where they can serve as a showcase for their real potential. Such was the case with Chicago’s Center for Green Technology, the country’s first LEED Platinum municipal building – and an inspiration for subsequent development both in [...]
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- City Of Green Rings To Be Built In Korea A Dutch architecture group MVRDV have won a competition to…
- Southface Energy Institute – A Resource For Sustainable Design Energy efficient building designs and technologies are everywhere these days….
- Chicago’s Green Alley Initiative Urban alleyways. Grubby places that only scrappy cats or cop-show…
The Best Bike Racks For Cars
Cycling is one of the most efficient ways to get around, and bicycle commuting is often a much better option than driving. But sometimes you need to transport your bicycle from point A to point B before you can ride – which is where a good bike rack for your car comes in. We’ve put [...]
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- Best Baby Bike Seats Every parent loves to bring their kids along with them…
- New Longtail Utility Bike: The Madsen kg271 Here’s a rare find — a new longtail bike. This…
- Shai Agassi’s Plan To Get 100% Electric Cars On The Road I’m an advocate for car-free cities (on this note, see…
Efficient, Green Carry-On Luggage
Whether your next trip takes you to another continent or just the town next door, you’ll want the right carry-on bag for the job. We’ve picked four of the best choices that combine functionality with eco-friendly construction. And remember, materials and manufacturing are only half of what makes a travel bag environmentally friendly. A durable [...]
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- Green Roofs – Efficient Design Starts At The Top Green roofs have seen a surge in popularity recently as…
- Ultra-Efficient Design Meets Low-Impact Manufacturing: Patagonia Wetsuits If you’re not a surfer or a diver, a wetsuit…
- Chicago’s Green Alley Initiative Urban alleyways. Grubby places that only scrappy cats or cop-show…
Organic Men’s Summer Clothing
Looking sharp while beating the heat is only half the battle when it comes to choosing summer clothing. Many of us like to choose clothes and fabrics that are as healthy as possible, both for ourselves and for the environment. Here are some of our top picks for men’s organic summer clothing. You can feel [...]
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- Organic Maternity Clothing Nothing makes you want to save the earth for future…
- Women’s Wool Shirts For Summer As the summer approaches and the weather turns warmer, wool…
- Organic Women’s Clothing — Looks You’ll Love to Wear In the past, the idea of organic women’s clothing was…
Best Solar LED Lawn And Garden Lights
Since LEDs are an efficient light source and draw far less power than traditional bulbs, they are perfect for off-the-grid applications where solar cells charge a battery that powers the lamp. Large-scale applications of this concept include LED road lane markers, but smaller-scale projects like lighting your lawn or garden are perfect uses for them [...]
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- Top Mountain Bike LED Lights Under $300 LED systems are natural choice for mountain bikers given their…
- Efficient, Eco-Friendly Lawn Care April showers might bring May flowers – but they also…
- World’s First 100% Solar-Powered Stadium A couple of years ago, we wrote about a 1.3…
Chlorine Alternatives For Efficient Swimming Pools
Cannonball! Jumping into a swimming pool is a classic way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. But clean pool water requires a combination of filtration, circulation, and sanitization. Chlorine has long been the most common tool for keeping pools free of bacteria and algae – but it has its drawbacks, and there [...]
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- The Most Efficient Public Swimming Pool In The U.S. A community swimming pool called the Richmond Plunge has just…
- Green Roofs – Efficient Design Starts At The Top Green roofs have seen a surge in popularity recently as…
- Efficient Outdoor Water Use A recent Metaefficient post offered some ideas for reducing water…
Efficient Outdoor Water Use
A recent Metaefficient post offered some ideas for reducing water consumption in your home – but why stop there? Read on to learn about some tips and products that will help you manage water use in outdoor spaces like lawns and gardens. Best of all, you’ll reduce both your environmental impact and utility bills in [...]
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- Efficient, Eco-Friendly Lawn Care April showers might bring May flowers – but they also…
- Reduce Your Household Water Use Efficiently Reducing household water usage has big-time benefits for both homeowners…
- The Rainwater Pillow – Rain Barrel Meets Cistern Utilizing rainwater runoff is a double bonus for homeowners, both…