By Jo Borras •
November 5, 2009
Yesterday, Chrysler/Fiat’s new CEO Sergio Marchionne presented the 5-year business plan he hopes will save Chrysler, and bring Fiat back to the US market for the first time in nearly 30 years. The company presented its plan during a live, seven-hour-long marathon webcast, which was notable for two things: first, a virtually unprecedented willingness to discuss future product, and, second, the conspicuous absence of New Chrysler’s much-ballyhooed ENVI electric-vehicle division.
What happened to the Dodge EV? Can we expect some innovative green tech from Marchionne’s new Dodge product future? The depressing reality, after the jump.
By Andrew Williams •
July 23, 2009
A UK company has launched a new device that allows users to cut-off their water supply at the flick of a switch, drastically reducing wasteage and giving a significant boost to water conservation efforts.
Instead of scrabbling around looking for the stopcock, the new Surestop device allows users cut supply instantly, saving water loss, and consequent damage, whilst giving householders direct control over water consumption.
Now the company hopes to expand into areas crippled by drought, where water conservation is a pressing priority.
By Olga Orda •
June 10, 2009
A Green Printer interview with Carmen Spagnola, entrepreneur and owner of m.
1. What made you want to start m?
I started m because I was a frustrated consumer. I decided that if I want to have access to smarter, more beautifully designed, more responsible products and amenities for my home and family, I was going
to have to create more demand. Markets are a bit of a chicken-and-egg relationship. Many retailers will tell you that they only provide what their customers want. That is only part of my modus operandi.
I want to showcase the possibility of a better performing future, so much of what I sell and promote is currently considered ahead of the market. But how will the market know what it wants if we don’t inspire it to want more?
By Andrew Williams •
February 2, 2009
In shocking news, the Canadian government has announced that two chemicals used in cosmetics are carcinogens that are severely harmful to human health. A further two chemicals found in lipstick and other personal care products have also been found to be highly toxic to the environment.
The two cancer-causing chemicals, isoprene and epichlorohydrin, have been added to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist to prevent their future use in cosmetics. Health Canada is also proposing that manufacturers use best-available technology to control releases of isoprene.
The cosmetics chemicals posing a danger to the environment are the siloxanes D4 and D5, which are used as emollients to soften the skin and are found in most personal care products on the market in Canada and the United States.
By zippy •
December 5, 2007
Okay, here’s another GREAT idea well executed. This kit (www.starterkitforchange.com) contains simple products and items that you can easily implement into your everyday life to make it more green and healthy.
Each component of the kit is so cleverly conceived and executed. Even the tags on the items are embedded with flower seeds so they can be planted, and the ribbon is biodegradable. And the paper is from [...]
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