I recently had the opportunity to appear for a second time on Wake Up With Al [click this link to watch] on the Weather Channel. Al Roker is a funny dude. I thought it was particularly amusing when he actually felt the smoothness of my shave as a result of using Pacific Shaving Company’s Natural Shaving Cream.

Additional Green products and services I featured on this segment:
Gazelle.com: get paid to recycle your electronics and keep them out of landfills

SimpleFlush by Brondell: turn almost any toilet into a dual-flush toilet to easily and conveniently save money and water without resorting to the old eco-advice of letting certain liquids “mellow.”

Green Silence by Brooks: run faster and do it in groundbreaking eco-style with these racing flats made from 75% post-consumer recycled materials and non-toxic glues and dyes.

Tableware by Preserve: enjoy this heavy-duty, dishwasher-safe, 100% post-consumer recycled plastic collection of plates, bowls, and cups.

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It’s always refreshing when you met celebrities on the rise and get to experience how real and down-to-earth they are. The Lady Antebellum trio are exactly that way. It was really fun to spend some time with them. Like me, they’re also active supporters of Brita’s FilterForGood campaign to reduce bottled waste and have not only taken the message to heart but also to their fans.

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• Large Grocery Tote Blank 10 Pack (#08 Royal Blue)
• Totes are blank and ready for your own design.
• Great for decorating as a craft project, or silkscreen imprinting.
• Machine Washable, Hang drying recommended.
• Made of Recycled Polypropelyne. Measurements: Large 14″ L x 17″ H x 6″ Gusset 19″ Strap

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The perfect eco-reusable bag! Our grocery tote bag is a popular sleek design reinforced with extra intricate stitches sewn in at the strong point of the handle to add strength to the bag. With circular piping to enhance the aesthetic look of the bag, you can take trips to the grocery store in style! This is the top choice for promotional use and for grocery stores and boutique shops…. More >>

Reusable Grocery Tote Bag – Large 10 Pack – Royal Blue

In a bid to save forests, designers have tried to make use of materials that can replace wood to carve your home or office furniture. Finding alternatives isn’t easy, but designers have not started trusting the strength of cardboard as a raw material for steady furniture. Cardboard designs are all the rage these days, as they not only give various interesting ways of being crafted but are also easy on the environment. In recent times, we have seen some stunning cardboard creations that can change the perception of recycled and recyclable furniture. Here are a few…

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Eco Factor: Solar-powered plug-in electric vehicle charging station.

Electric cars might only be good for reducing pollution if the electricity grid is getting powered up with renewable sources. Industrial designers have thought over the “green” credentials of electric cars and have often raised questions on their eco-friendliness. Designer Tom Miller is seeking solutions using solar energy.

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Eco Factor: Shoes generate renewable energy using piezoelectric materials.

Dr. Ville Kaajakari, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana Tech University, is developing a technology that will allow users to generate energy with a generator embedded in the sole of a shoe. The technology is based on the use of circuits that convert piezoelectric charge into usable electricity.

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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly concept truck powered by solar energy.

The Urban Mini Truck by industrial designer Buldur Liviu is designed to make commuting more efficient on the streets which are bound to be stuffed with vehicles. This compact four-wheel steering truck features 4 electric engines mounted on its rimless wheels and incorporates solar panels on the top arc.

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Eco Factor: Electric vehicle charging station recharges vehicles when grid load is less.

With automakers escalating their efforts to come up with electric vehicles, a majority of vehicles plying on the roads could be electric pretty soon. This might sound good for the environment, but when plugged in to sockets, these vehicles will put huge load on the grid. Designers over at Germany’s Fraunhofer group have come up with an ingenious solution in the form of a station that charges your ride when there’s power to spare.

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Eco Factor: Floating platform to generate renewable wind and hydro electricity.

We’ve reported about concept floating power plants before as well, and today we have another similar proposal that will be unveiled by Floating Power Plant at the Nordic Green II conference in California. Dubbed the Poseidon 37, the 230m long power generator uses technology that keeps oil rigs afloat in raging seas.

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Every life form present on this blue planet needs water for survival. That’s the reason we see environmentalists over the world encouraging individuals to save every drop, as those precious drops might be what someone is desperately in need for. Since many potable water sources are contaminated, there are some designers who’re looking toward humid air to quench the thirst of millions. Here are some of the best devices that harvest fresh water from thin air:

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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric motors.

China’s SAIC badged as Roewe has unveiled a budget-friendly electric vehicle the E1 at the Beijing Auto Show. Weighing 1040kg, the vehicle is powered by lithium-iron phosphate batteries that give it a range of about 84 miles. These batteries will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in just 30 minutes.

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Eco Factor: Electric assist bicycle by M55.

Hungarian company M55 has unveiled the M55 EVO-001 electric bike that is being claimed to be the “Ferrari of electric bikes.” The bike has been developed after three years of research and after developing five prototypes. Scheduled to be launched sometime in May this year, the bike consists of a one-piece molded aluminum frame, integrated battery pack and a centrally mounted motor which has been placed to better the bike’s stability.

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Eco Factor: Concept shower heats water using piezoelectricity.

Apart from wasting hundreds of liters of water, a shower consumes a lot of energy to heat water as well. A team of cross-continental designers from Mexico, Finland and Germany are now trying to save energy and water by using a set of piezoelectric devices to provide all the energy required for a hot steamy shower.

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I was recently on MSNBC’s show “Morning Joe” to discuss The Lazy Environmentalist television and talk a little about my views on what really accelerates positive green change. It almost always coming down to being armed with the best green solutions and understanding how to frame those choices in such a way that people perceive them to be in their own self-interest as much as the environment’s interest.

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The UN estimates that over a billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water and millions of people die worldwide each year as a result of diseases that are waterborne. Moreover, the rising levels of pollution in tap water makes most people opt for bottled water, which gives rise to plastic waste. Industrial designers have tried to solve these problems with ingenious water purification systems that are easy to use and also help in reducing plastic waste. Here is a list of 12 such water purification systems that are designed to help the environment and the society:

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Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric vehicle powered by renewable energy.

The Renault 2010 Sand Jumper by designer Luis Pedro Fonseca isn’t only eco-friendly because it runs on an electric engine, but features innovative use of next-gen renewable energy technology and includes recycled materials as well. The vehicle charges itself using nano solar paint that generates renewable electricity to fuel onboard batteries.

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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicles powered by electricity.

Chinese automaker IAT Auto, which introduced the Wufeng concept vehicle back in 2006, is back in Beijing this year with three new zero-emission vehicles that have been inspired by Chinese tradition and culture. The three new rides include the Zhu Feng, the eTaxi and the Wufeng II.

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Eco Factor: Plans to build 4000MW geothermal power plants in Indonesia.

Indonesia has launched an ambitious plan to use the vast power of its volcanoes that spread from the Indian to the Pacific Oceans to generate about 4000MW of clean energy. The 17,000 islands contain hundreds of volcanoes that are estimated to hold about 40 percent of the world’s geothermal potential.

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Eco Factor: Fabric made from germanium nanowires to harness solar energy.

A tissue paper-like fabric created from germanium and silicon could prove to be as strong as Kevlar and as an added advantage it can harvest solar energy as well. Unlike bulk germanium, which isn’t flexible and is highly brittle, the fabric created from nanowires is flexible and is as strong as Kevlar.

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Eco Factor: Internet cafes powered by solar energy.

Computer Aid International, an NGO based in the UK, have provided solar powered internet cafes to people living in Macha, a sparsely populated region in southern Zambia. The Macha Lab, as the internet café has been christened, is installed in retrofitted shipping containers and is powered by solar panels. The facility includes energy-efficient hardware that minimizes the facility’s power requirements.

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Quite obviously quietness and “green” are two objectives that seem to be driving the auto scene at the moment. We often see electric vehicles and concepts powered by renewable energy being displayed at various auto shows. Moreover, the rise in the cost of fuel has made auto makers think about possibilities that are fuel efficient as well. When reducing fuel or energy consumption is the need, the best possible solution is to let go of one wheel and make the vehicle run on three wheels. This approach helps aid in better mileage and doesn’t make the user sacrifice on performance and safety. Here are some of the coolest vehicles that run on three wheels for better streets of tomorrow:

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Eco Factor: Plan to transform Dutch dikes into tidal power generators.

The Netherlands have been protected by ocean dikes that guard the coastline after the disaster in 1953, which killed more than 1800 people and left over half a million acres of land flooded by the North Sea. The extensive Delta Works that were constructed over the next four decades and completed in 1997 could not do much more than protecting the people of the Netherlands.

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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient hotel complex.

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have won an architectural competition to design a 5-star hotel complex in Munich, which will host several sustainable features to lower the overall energy demands of the complex. The 40,000sqm complex is to be situated in the newly developed Schwabinger Tor area, along the northern part of the Leopoldstraße.

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Eco Factor: Solar installation to power all bases of Israeli Air Force.

The Israeli Air Force is planning an array of solar installations to generate renewable electricity for all of its bases. According to the Globes, the IAF is expected to publish a tender to supply and install small photovoltaic systems (up to 50KW) for electricity production at its bases.

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• stainless Steel Cap
• screw on Easy Closure Lid with rubber gasket seal.
• lid design ready for keychain or lanyard attachment. (carabiner included)
• wide Mouth Opening for ice cube insertion and easy cleaning.
• height: 11.00″ with lid / 9.25″ without lid / Opening Diameter: 2.75″ Body / 1.75″ Mouth Opening

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Our Simply Green Canteens provide a simple and effective way to aid in reducing your carbon footprint by eliminating needless plastic bottles, which pile up in landfills and take over 1000 years to decompose. Simply Green Canteens are reusable, durable and made from high-grade, food safe stainless steel, which does not contain the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) found in plastic bottles. In addition, your water, juice or drink of choice is always clean tasting and odor f… More >>

Stainless Steel Water Bottle Canteen 25oz. – Single Pack – Eco Green