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Cool Cars: Bamboo cars design inspired by green surf boards?

Greg Abbot, an electrical vehicles tinkerer, saw some surfboards made from woven bamboo composites, according to Good Design. He noted that one of the popular features of the bamboo boards was the fact that they are both lightweight and durable, and he decided that such a composite just might serve as a lightweight body for an electric car, which would require something like a 200 pound battery pack added to its standard frame in order to travel 100 miles. Want to know more about his bright green idea? Keep reading…

Green Travel: Treehouse hotels are unique, eco-friendly vacation destinations

Looking for an unusual vacation destination? Consider going green. Really green. As in, planning your vacation stay in a tree. That’s right — there is a new type of eco-friendly hotel that has been popping up around the world, allowing travelers to get back to nature while enjoying all the comfort and luxury of the finest resort. They are called “Treehouse Hotels”, and like the name, each rental unit is a tree house built for comfort, view, and to be both private and unique. Here’s a list of links to treehouse hotels for go green travelers. Keep reading…

Awesome book carving artist recycling old books into eco-friendly art

Carved books are a clever way to recycle old literature. If the thought of getting rid of a book breaks your heart, why not consider turning it into a sculpture? In a review of the carved book designs by Etsy artist Julia Strand, the green news website 1800recycling.com featured incredible photographs of old books that have been transformed from ordinary to extraordinary. Want to know more about her green trick recycling? Keep reading…