Monday, February 28, 2005
Science & Technology / Transportation
The Air Car
WEB Reference, Feb. 26, 2005 (MDI Website) - MiniCat's: the closest thing to an urban revolution. The MDI MiniCat´s really is a revolutionary urban solution. While carrying the full MDI "zero pollution" compressed air technology, the car is very small. Only 2.65 m in length, conventional width and height make the MiniCat´s the ultimate city car: non-polluting and easy to park... And the good news doesn´t stop there: the MiniCat´s has two other great advantages: it has three seats and the boot of a saloon....What more could you need? http://www.theaircar.com.
The Air Car
WEB Reference, Feb. 26, 2005 (MDI Website) - MiniCat's: the closest thing to an urban revolution. The MDI MiniCat´s really is a revolutionary urban solution. While carrying the full MDI "zero pollution" compressed air technology, the car is very small. Only 2.65 m in length, conventional width and height make the MiniCat´s the ultimate city car: non-polluting and easy to park... And the good news doesn´t stop there: the MiniCat´s has two other great advantages: it has three seats and the boot of a saloon....What more could you need? http://www.theaircar.com.
Leadership Training / Environment
Greenpeace Organizing Term
E-LIST, Feb. 16, 2005 (EFSWN) - The Organizing Term is a semester-long training program for students who want to learn the skills necessary to become leading environmental activists. Students in the program will receive trainings from experienced campaigners and acquire hands-on experience working on a Greenpeace campaign. Students will also travel to Europe for a weeklong training with international environmental organizers and share skills with students working on similar issues around the world. In most cases students are able to receive credit at their school for participating in the program. Greenpeace is currently accepting applications for the summer (May 31st – August 5th) and fall (August 29th – December 16th) sessions. The deadline to apply is March 4th. http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/got/.
Greenpeace Organizing Term
E-LIST, Feb. 16, 2005 (EFSWN) - The Organizing Term is a semester-long training program for students who want to learn the skills necessary to become leading environmental activists. Students in the program will receive trainings from experienced campaigners and acquire hands-on experience working on a Greenpeace campaign. Students will also travel to Europe for a weeklong training with international environmental organizers and share skills with students working on similar issues around the world. In most cases students are able to receive credit at their school for participating in the program. Greenpeace is currently accepting applications for the summer (May 31st – August 5th) and fall (August 29th – December 16th) sessions. The deadline to apply is March 4th. http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/got/.
Science & Technology / Transportation
Most Fuel Efficient Car
CALGARY, AB, Feb. 22, 2005 (CCCQ) According to Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency, the 2005 Honda Insight is the winner for Most Fuel Efficient Car, averaging 3.5 L/100km combining city and highway driving. The Insight is a hybrid car, powered by both gas and electricity. Read more.
Most Fuel Efficient Car
CALGARY, AB, Feb. 22, 2005 (CCCQ) According to Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency, the 2005 Honda Insight is the winner for Most Fuel Efficient Car, averaging 3.5 L/100km combining city and highway driving. The Insight is a hybrid car, powered by both gas and electricity. Read more.
Youth / Leadership
Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development
WEB Reference, Feb. 16, 2005 (www.geography.org, via EFSWN) - MY COMMUNITY, OUR EARTH - To celebrate the start of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, The Association of American Geographers invites Youth from middle school, secondary school, or university levels to work as individuals or teams to create sustainable development solutions using the tools and concepts of geography. Prizes will be awarded to the best projects. Projects are due by March 1, 2005. www.geography.org/sustainable/youth.
Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development
WEB Reference, Feb. 16, 2005 (www.geography.org, via EFSWN) - MY COMMUNITY, OUR EARTH - To celebrate the start of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, The Association of American Geographers invites Youth from middle school, secondary school, or university levels to work as individuals or teams to create sustainable development solutions using the tools and concepts of geography. Prizes will be awarded to the best projects. Projects are due by March 1, 2005. www.geography.org/sustainable/youth.
Zero Waste / New Products
Plyfold Containers: Trans-Meta-Effective
WEB Reference, Oct. 6, 2004 (Metaefficient) These folding containers, can be made flat for travel or storage, and then refolded into three-dimensional containers. Made with recycled leather and Climatex® Lifecycle™ Felt, the containers are completely biodegradable. Climatex® Lifecycle™ Felt is made of discarded scraps from weaving factories. It can be used as upholstery interlining, felt coasters or felt slippers and as mulch in gardening, eliminating the concept of waste.
Plyfold Containers: Trans-Meta-Effective
WEB Reference, Oct. 6, 2004 (Metaefficient) These folding containers, can be made flat for travel or storage, and then refolded into three-dimensional containers. Made with recycled leather and Climatex® Lifecycle™ Felt, the containers are completely biodegradable. Climatex® Lifecycle™ Felt is made of discarded scraps from weaving factories. It can be used as upholstery interlining, felt coasters or felt slippers and as mulch in gardening, eliminating the concept of waste.
Zero Waste / Food Growing
Using Urine to Grow Plants
WEB Reference, Jan. 6th, 2005 (Metaefficient) - This book, Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plants, by Carol Steinfeld explains how urine can be utilized as a resource! Urine contains most of the nutrients in domestic wastewater and usually carries no disease risk. Starting with a short history of urine use -- from ritual to medicinal to even culinary -- Liquid Gold shows how urine is used worldwide to grow food and landscapes, while protecting the environment, saving its users the cost of fertilizer, and connecting people to the nutrient cycles that sustain them. Read more.
Using Urine to Grow Plants
WEB Reference, Jan. 6th, 2005 (Metaefficient) - This book, Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plants, by Carol Steinfeld explains how urine can be utilized as a resource! Urine contains most of the nutrients in domestic wastewater and usually carries no disease risk. Starting with a short history of urine use -- from ritual to medicinal to even culinary -- Liquid Gold shows how urine is used worldwide to grow food and landscapes, while protecting the environment, saving its users the cost of fertilizer, and connecting people to the nutrient cycles that sustain them. Read more.
Events / Permaculture / Surrey, BC – 2nd Fridays of each month
The Global Gardener, parts 3&4
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 1, 2005 (Vancouver Permaculture Net) - Movie and Permaculture "Salon" Night. The 2nd Friday of every month. Cost: Free!
7:30 Mar 11, 2005: The Global Gardener parts 3&4, with Bill Mollison; 9641 139 Street, Surrey. 1 hour. The introduction to permaculture by Bill Mollison continues with examples in cool climates (part 3) and urban areas including what can be done on an apartment balcony (part 4). Directions: From Vancouver or Burnaby, take the Puttello Bridge, follow King George Hwy south, turn left at 96 Ave, left at 139 St. Skytrain: meet at Grant's house at 1530 E 11 Ave at 6:30 and we will ride en masse.Contact: Brian 604-589-9620.
The Global Gardener, parts 3&4
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 1, 2005 (Vancouver Permaculture Net) - Movie and Permaculture "Salon" Night. The 2nd Friday of every month. Cost: Free!
7:30 Mar 11, 2005: The Global Gardener parts 3&4, with Bill Mollison; 9641 139 Street, Surrey. 1 hour. The introduction to permaculture by Bill Mollison continues with examples in cool climates (part 3) and urban areas including what can be done on an apartment balcony (part 4). Directions: From Vancouver or Burnaby, take the Puttello Bridge, follow King George Hwy south, turn left at 96 Ave, left at 139 St. Skytrain: meet at Grant's house at 1530 E 11 Ave at 6:30 and we will ride en masse.Contact: Brian 604-589-9620.
