New Paradigm for Compressed Earth Blocks and Roofs

TSC Vermeer CEB Church Ranch 002

TSC Global, championing its innovative “Roofs for the World” program, met in Denver with a group of earth building advocates, including Partners Worldwide and Iowa-based Vermeer Tractors for a full production test run of the Vermeer’s mobile compressed earth block machine press.

Real or Fake? Which Tree Is Greener?

Christmas tree

Is it better for the environment to purchase a real, cut tree or invest in a reusable fake one? You might be surprised! Go “under the needles” to see which is best.

Generate Electricity With Renewable Human Power

WindStream Power's human power generator

We can all now generate our own power using our bodies.  Windstream Power offers two generators that generate electricity through the pumping action of legs or hands.  One connects to a bicycle to provide power through the action of the rear tire.  The other comes with both hand grips and pedals, so it can be powered by arms or legs. [...]

Recycling Styrofoam at ACH Foam Technologies

ACH packaging

In spite of what many recycling proponents think, Styrofoam now has a place in the recycling supply chain, reports Fort Collins artist, Nancy Dobbs, who has been storing Styrofoam junk in hopes her wait would lead to getting the martial recycled. That was when she heard about one innovative company, ACH Foam Technologies

‘Project Haiti’ To Help Orphans Build A Home

USGBC Project Haiti

USGBC and other partners have joined together to design and build a LEED certified orphanage in Port au Prince, Haiti to replace one destroyed in the earthquake. Funds are needed to help fund the design and construction of the project.