Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets
Posted in Food & Health on Nov 7th, 2008
Ever since returning from Italy, Ilana and I have fallen in love with Pesto! Pesto has many wonderful heath benefits. Basil, the main ingredient, contains flavonoids that protect cells from radiation and oxidative damage. It also contains potent volatile oils that are anti-bacterial and effective at [...]
Posted in Architecture & Urban on Sep 26th, 2008
On of the most depressing bus rides I have ever taken in Israel was a late-night local from Kfar Saba to Tel Aviv. In addition to its sheer length (an hour and a half ride for a trip that should take 40 minutes), the bus went from suburb to suburb, revealing identical buildings and streetscapes [...]
Posted in Religion on Sep 11th, 2008
We’re now just over a week into Ramadan, and hopefully those of you that are fasting have settled into a comfortable routine. For any of you that may still be trying to find your way, though, we thought we’d do a bit of research into the best ways to keep your eating healthy and earth-friendly [...]
Posted in Science & Technology on Sep 3rd, 2008
When you were kids, did you have that cool attachment on your bike - a dynamo - that powered your bike lamp with no battery? All the kids who had them would go whirring by in the dark, the dynamo spinning against the side of the wheel, and their lights glowing brighter and brighter, the [...]
Posted in Food & Health on Aug 31st, 2008
Within the realm of cosmetics, Ahava certainly holds a certain respect. Founded in 1988, the Israeli company exports its skin-enriching products, infused with minerals from the Dead Sea, to over 30 countries around the world.
On its website under the Environmental Responsibility tab, Ahava writes that “the Company’s activities are undertaken with a view towards preserving the pristine [...]
Posted in Fashion & Design on Apr 3rd, 2008
In earlier posts we’ve talked about what to feed your baby—but what about your infant?
Breastfeeding is the number one choice for at least the first six months, and is recommended by many doctors for the first year. But this is not always an option for mothers, and that’s when baby bottles come into play.
The [...]
Posted in Lifestyle & Culture on Mar 20th, 2008
Well we have looked at the cloth nappy issue: now for the ultimate in eco-friendly baby practices – let’s go nappy free. No rubbish and no washing! You can’t get greener than that.
So how does it work?
Well it’s as simple as it sounds, your baby is nappy free. Elimination Communication (EC) is the practice of [...]
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