Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Business & Politics on Nov 23rd, 2008
The American economy has been flipped on its head, yet companies, authorities and investors in California know that the current financial woes can’t stop the advancement of clean technology. The future of the world depends on it. And Israel, they realize, may be a part of the solution.
As a recognized leader in the industry, [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Nov 20th, 2008
After your kettle has boiled and you’ve emptied it, before it cools down, add some water for next time. While the kettle is still hot. This takes advantage of energy you have already used and paid for, and will help the cold tap water warm up and so save energy next time you brew.
Posted in Business & Politics on Nov 17th, 2008
In American colleges, being part of “Greek” culture means that you’re part of a fraternity or sorority (and, by extension, that you usually engage in lots of drinking and debauchery). In Israel, this has been lost in translation. Like, really lost.
As of Friday, November 28 being part of “Greek” culture in Israel will mean participating [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Nov 16th, 2008
Use the winter cold to your advantage!
We all know by now that thermal mass in the fridge is a good idea… so we have those plastic bottles filled with water and taking up space not occupied by food, right?! Well, when temps dip below freezing, put a couple outside. When they freeze, swap them out [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Oct 30th, 2008
The best way to defrost food is in the fridge. It not only keeps the fridge cool, meaning the fridge itself will use less energy to stay cool, but often people leave food out too long with defrosting which causes their food to collect unwanted bacteria.
Many other people use their microwave to defrost food. [...]
Posted in Book Reviews on Oct 22nd, 2008
Today’s book review, part of our ‘eco books review festival’, is by guest writer Gil Peled: Jerusalem-based Israeli eco-architect Gil (who trained in architecture in the wilds of deepest Scotland…), has been involved in planning and designing on the green scene in Israel for many years. His ongoing project is coordinating a Jerusalem apartment building [...]
Posted in Architecture & Urban on Oct 19th, 2008
Far be it for this Green Prophet to disavow her love of the city of Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv has almost everything - the beach, museums, great food, interesting architecture, a happening nightlife… But also, of course, traffic congestion, waste, pollution, an overdose of concrete, and the improper collection of rainwater, to name a few. [...]
Posted in Travel & Nature on Oct 5th, 2008
This green prophet is delighted to be in County Cork, in the truly green Republic of Eire - a place I lived in for roughly 5 years some years ago (up in the Northern wilds of County Donegal, mainly). Following on from a fellow prophet’s recent posting on the green initiatives of New Jersey, I’m [...]
Posted in Book Reviews on Sep 3rd, 2008
This week’s eco-book review is by Prophet Daniella Cheslow: Although Starbucks never made it in Israel, McDonald’s, Burger King, Puma, Crocs, Nike, Diesel, and the Coffee Bean are among the hundreds of global brands that have found eager customers among Sabras. I read Naomi Klein’s ‘NoLogo’ for some insight into the branded city of Tel [...]
Posted in Green Living Tips on Aug 20th, 2008
If you cook in bulk you will be making efficient use of your oven’s energy. Cook meals in large quantities, and set aside extra portions for another day. Professional chefs will tell you that for them cooking a meal for 6 and 60 takes almost the same prep-work.
When you’re done portion and freeze it. [...]
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