Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Culture & Design on Mar 31st, 2008
I was very excited to happen upon this Designboom’s feature article on the Israeli design student art exchange and training program in Chinese bamboo production and craft. Back when I first posted about it, I could only find photos of three bamboo toys. Now we can all drool at the super cool Metropolis cityscape set [...]
Posted in Business & Technology on Mar 31st, 2008
With the world markets being down in the dumps it’s heartening to see that some are still making it. Israel Chemicals Ltd., which harvests minerals from the Dead Sea to make fertilizers and chemicals, said fourth-quarter profit jumped 82 percent as demand for potash and phosphate fertilizers led prices higher.
Earlier this week we posted about [...]
Posted in News & Politics on Mar 31st, 2008
We’ve seen how environmentalism can be applied to studies of literature, but what about Torah learning?
While our Eco-Rabbi is one example that it’s possible to view Torah from an environmental perspective, there are other paths to environmental Torah learning blossoming all around us.
Posted in Nature on Mar 31st, 2008
I recently spent a wonderful week relaxing and enjoying the green and quiet of Tuscany, an area of Italy steeped in viticulture and olive oil production.
We went there to rest, write and read, dip into the pools of mountain streams, and kick back high in the quiet mountainous area outside Fivizzano, an ancient town commanding [...]
Posted in News & Politics on Mar 30th, 2008
Yes folks, to celebrate the coming of spring, we here at Green Prophet have a great green giveaway!
Thanks to the kind people over at Sourcebooks Publishers (sourcebooks.com), we have 2 copies of ‘Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style‘ by Christie Matheson to give away. See the recent Green Prophet review of ‘Green Chic’ here.
All [...]
Posted in GreenYourselfDaily on Mar 30th, 2008
Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or for cleaning around your home. Use your creativity and save our planet one drop at a time!
Posted in Sustainable Lifestyle on Mar 29th, 2008
“Embrace the fabulousness of green living”
Green Chic - Saving The Earth in Style
by Christie Matheson
Don’t believe it is possible to remain stylish while going green and living a simpler, more planet-friendly lifestyle? Then this book is for you - writer Christie Matheson has aimed her new book precisely at this target audience.
For her, [...]
Posted in GreenYourselfDaily on Mar 28th, 2008
If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then your shower is probably not so environmentally-friendly. Replace it with a water-efficient showerhead and you’ll save lots of water… and money while you’re at it!
Posted in News & Politics on Mar 28th, 2008
Jewish blog, Jewneric made the claim the other day that “Going Green” May Be Hazardous to Your Health. Their argument in a nutshell is such:
Florescent lights contain mercury. Even though they save energy the mercury causes more damage to the environment, due to careless disposal, than the extra energy an incandescent gives off. Therefore they are more [...]
Posted in Urban on Mar 28th, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ikrI_wroag
40,000 people cheered in Rabin Square last night as the Tel Aviv City Hall lights were turned off and the numerous cyclists powering the Earth Hour concert took their places. At exactly 8pm, Israeli President Shimon Peres ceremoniously turned off the lights in the Azrieli Tower and simultaneously the lights of the City [...]
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