EU starts stamping out energy guzzling light bulbs | Reuters

As of September 1, the European Union has begun their quest to reduce energy 20% by 2020.

Factories must immediately stop producing frosted incandescent bulbs and the least efficient 100-watt clear bulbs, but shops will be allowed to sell bulbs already in stock.

Traditional bulbs will be progressively replaced until 2012 with efficient alternatives such as halogen bulbs and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, which consume up to 80 percent less energy.

via EU starts stamping out energy guzzling light bulbs | Reuters.

Shady’s Back

Guess who’s back, guess who’s back, guess who’s back…

Craw4d is back in action, Jackson. I plan on getting this show back on the road. The summer is virtually over – I’m still busy as hell – but I still love this movement I’m part of…

So let’s get it on

Google’s Green Mission

I’m always intrigued at what Google is doing on the energy front – and “green” front as a whole. I really don’t care if there is a future ulterior motive – it all seems to be for the good. Like working on PV technology to try to being renewable energy below the cost of coal. Here’s a video from CNN – I hate the way their stuff embeds, but enjoy it none-the-less.

Boston Gets Free Solar WIFI From Toyota Prius

More pics here from Street Attack.

These phat benches have electrical outlets for charging and offer free WIFI.  Not a bad little promotion. Maybe I’ll check it out when it hits Chicago…

Prius Solar Tour.Prius Solar Flowers.
Prius Solar Flowers are touring the U.S.! These large flower sculptures are flanked with solar panels and provide visitors with free Wi-Fi service and charging stations for laptops and cell phones. It’s all powered with help from the sun, like the Solar Roof in the 3rd generation Prius.

Prius Solar Bus Shelters.
3rd generation Prius technology is popping up in bus shelters across the country! Select public bus shelters have been retrofitted with solar panels and fans that circulate air within the shelter. This cooling experience was designed to mirror the Solar Powered Ventilation System found in the 3rd generation Prius. Embedded with available solar panels, the 2010 Prius can use solar power to ventilate the interior when parked in the sun.

Prius Solar Flowers and Bus Shelters will be touring major cities across the U.S. Check out the schedule here:
1. Boston – Prudential Plaza – July 8 – July 19, 2009
2. New York – Broadway Blvd – July 23 – August 2, 2009 (Solar Flowers Only)
3. Chicago – Navy Pier – August 8 – August 22, 2009
4. Seattle – Westlake Park – August 29 – September 7, 2009 (Solar Flowers Only)
5. San Francisco – Yerba Buena Gardens – September 12 – September 27, 2009
6. Los Angeles – The Americana – October 3 – October 18, 2009

Clean Energy Bill Needs Our Support

Clean energy bill needs our support

Any moment now, the House will be voting on the boldest attempt to rethink how we produce and use energy in this country. The bill’s passage is not assured. Call your Representative today.

• Call 877-9-REPOWER (877-9-737-6937) and we’ll connect you to your Representative right after providing you with talking points. (We’re expecting high call volume, and if you are unable to be connected please use our secondary line, 866-590-0971.)
• When connected to your Representative’s office, just remember to tell them your name, that you’re a voter, and that you live in their district. Then ask them to “vote ‘yes’ on comprehensive clean energy legislation.”
• Then, report the call below so we can coordinate the campaign

via Repower.org

Alternative Water Packaging: Juicebox? Milk? No…Water

Really?  I don’t know why I’m surprised, but really?  I’m sure it really is better for the earth.  GOOD Magazine Blog had this posted and someone at work passed it around.  Why not just get water out of a tap and if you’re paranoid, filter it.  Crazy idea, I know.  I’m sure this packaging is less resource intensive and can use recycled materials.  From the looks of the image, though, it looks like a TetraPak – which isn’t that easy to recycle in most municipalities.  Also – it doesn’t fit a cup holder.  It would be pretty phat to be allowed to drink out of the carton – but you’d be expecting milk or OJ and get water. 

I gots me head to thinking…who else is making alternative packaging for water…

Kids won’t drink water? Put it in a juice box, perhaps. You could even flavor it with apple or whatever. Thus we have Wateroos.

OR

and finally a TetraPak water pak – packaged much like some energy drinks.  We have Plant It Water that will plant a tree for every carton made.

Cameron Diaz Saves The World…

This is a short video from Cameron Diaz about stepping up and doing something and knowing where your resources are coming from. Cameron has long been an environmental advocate. This low-budget short is only 5min long – so kick back and check out…

PS – don’t get too excited, this is the only side-boob in the doc.

NBC Green Week…The More You Know

See more NBC Green “The More You Know” on the environment…

Almost Everyone Has a Solar Water Heater In Dezhou, China

Pretty damn impressive.  I’d love to have one., but they’re too expensive here in the States.  Boo.

Whale Wars Season 2 Preview

Okay – I still don’t know about this show. Sure – they’re trying to stop whaling – but the vigilante justice isn’t exactly my thing. Check out the preview for Season 2 which starts on June 5th on Animal Planet.