Boost Your Home Energy Efficiency – Now’s the Time
Home energy efficiency is a good thing to take a look at, no matter what season it is.
In the summer, cooling can be quite...
Solar Roadways Blows Out Crowdfunding Goals
Solar Roadways certainly looks like a cool idea, with so many benefits, but getting such a venture off the ground, or on the ground,...
Electric Bike Conversion Kit is Lightest Ever
When considering an electric bike conversion kit, there are a few paths you can take, both of which help solve the transportation problems city-dwellers...
How “The Hybrid Shop” Reduces Hybrid Battery Waste
When considering a hybrid vehicle, perhaps one of the first things you think about is fuel economy. Then there’s the hybrid battery, which will...
Electric Airplane Makes Maiden Flight
Nearly a year ago, the EADS E-Fan electric airplane was shown as a concept at the Paris Air Show, but it hadn’t officially taken...
White House Has Solar Panels – Finally!
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter had solar panels installed on the roof of the White House. What better way to use all that acreage,...
Indoor Vertical Garden, a Testament to Sustainable Design
Design firm “Green Over Grey” focuses on sustainable designs for the 21st Century and beyond, some facets of which are more or less visible...
One Man’s Tesla Model S and a Cooler of Food
Apparently, that’s all you need to get from Herkimer, New York, to Miami, Florida, and back. You’ll notice I didn’t mention gas money, which...
Lexus Hybrids Muddying Electric Vehicle Waters
Look anywhere, at politicians, journalists, ignorantes, even in some of the comments here on The Green Optimistic, and you’ll find electric vehicle opponents.
One place...
“Zero Waste” Restaurant Goes Much Further than Recycle
We’ve heard the waste reduction mantra, “Reduce, Recycle, Reuse,” which has helped reduce the amount of waste heading to landfills, but what if we...
