@s_boston: this is the age old debate about CFLs and mercury, and you should educate *your*self about it. it's much more complex than "mercury is poisonous." CFLs do contain mercury, ...

this is a cool contest - the L prize - i was just reading about this morning for designing a light that does the same job as the 60W incandescent (by color temperature and amount of light) but with...

I'm sorry, but this article really grates on me. Everything from the way it's written (in short sentences, in a tone suitable for 3rd graders), to the lack of discussion about the high cost and its...

i agree, it's offputting (to a woman at least, hah) and subtly disturbing. they are also following the trend of not showing the women's faces... great. also... it's called a PILLOW. w...

yeah, i completely agree with edgardo60. it's cool conceptually, but i'm not sure it would even save water in the first place (though it would save you the trouble). are you having to spend a minut...

i attended their open house a few years ago when i was visiting austin... gorgeous facility, interesting folks, casual yet intellectual, wine...

in defense of the upside-down-ness of the scooters on the seat portion: when you're sitting on the chair, they look right side up! nicely done!

fellow uptowner here. well done and inspirational! thanks for sharing.

i use a couple of these under the sink: http://www.recy-cal.com/6galrec.html no bag waste (plastic or paper). easy to clean. easy to ...

I do agree with the previous posters, but looking at all the Ork posters, it seems like they're designed in such a way that you could hack off the offending place name and still have a quite symmet...

it's more complicated than just organic vs. not organic, as amber and scottu have alluded to. there's the packaging, how local they are, and the pasteurization process. i have been very happy with ...

I am not sure about your windows argument. I think the single best thing you can do to start out is to get an energy audit. That's the only way you're going to know for certain how to prioritize/sc...

Please add the ReBuilding Exchange to the "Antique Malls and Salvage Shops"!

isn't this pretty much the same exact post as this? http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-a-candle-la...

that is really neat! but the PVC is a big bummer. that stuff is SO BAD... http://www.phelios.com/sd/archives/may05.html i'm n...

umm... http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/dont-make-your-own-sunscreen coming from a chemist...

individual products are never LEED certified; buildings are. products can be "LEED compliant," however, meaning they meet the requirements of LEED and contribute to the achievement of some credit. ...

I'm looking for the same thing and have been eyeing these for a while: http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=238&f=4387 Not sure if...

wow, makes sense! i have been lazy about turning off fans all around the house (somehow it seemed justified since i have hardly turned on the AC this year) but this is a good reminder to get on it!

Argh... AT/Re-Nest: Please do your research! And don't perpetuate greenwashing! 1. How can something be "totally" LEED Certified? It's either LEED Certified or not, it's not as if some...