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  • The Story Of Stuff – MUST WATCH

    The Story Of Stuff

    What is the Story of Stuff?

    “From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It’ll teach you something, it’ll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.”

    [The Story Of Stuff | Direct Link to 54 MB quicktime version]

  • Dwell Design Series

    Dwell has a series of design related videos on their site. It’s fascinating stuff. Here is one of them:

    Prefab specialist Michelle Kaufmann shares her philosophy on sustainable modular construction.

    [Dwell Design Leaders Film Series | Via Core 77]

  • Solar Decathlon Starts Today

    Solar Decathlon

    What is the Solar Decathlon?

    Twenty teams have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to compete in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. (The request for proposals for the 2009 Solar Decathlon will be released during the 2007 event.) The teams, from colleges and universities around the globe, participate in an unparalleled solar competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home.

    In fall 2007, the teams transport their solar houses to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where they form a solar village. The teams compete in 10 contests to determine an overall winner. Using only energy from the sun, the teams generate enough electricity to run a modern household. With an eye on energy efficiency, the students carefully choose the systems, products, and appliances used in their houses.

    [Solar Decathlon]

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  • WorldChanging

    World Changing Book

    This is probably the most interesting book I’ve purchased in a long time. It’s a massive compendium of ideas and tools for making the world a better place. But don’t listen to me, listen to the rumours on the inkernets about it. Or ask the google about it. You know the drill.

    The publishers of this book ‘hacked’ amazon’s best seller list by having people purchase the book on amazon at exactly the same time. The book shot up to #13 on the best seller list in one day.

    You can buy the book here.

    BTW, I’ve opened comments again. It seems the spambots have slowed to about 200 comment spams a day. Down from several thousand… Ugh.

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