Archive for the 'Eco-friendly' Category

It is the most revolutionary way of Social Ticketing… all you have to do is register your Event in www.twicketer.com, they will provide you the URL to distribute it through twitter, facebook, my space, etc. You can sell or buy tickets.  The purchase can be made with PayPal or a Credit card and it is [...]

A Swiss-led experimental solar-powered plane has just completed it’s first 24-hour flight. This is a giant leap forward in “green technology” but we are still a ways out from seeing it replacing conventional jet propulsion.
The team says it has now demonstrated that the single-seat plane can theoretically stay in the air indefinitely, recharging its depleted batteries [...]

Shopify just released a mobile App built for busy business owners on the go. It allows you to track inventory, orders, fulfillment and customer support, from either your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Check your sales statistics, view products, orders, and customer data wherever life takes you.
Some Features include:
Native iPhone App
Push Notification for Orders
Manage Multiple Storefronts
Complete [...]

Massachusetts company, WiTricity, says it will have just such a system on the US market in about 18 months.

The company showed how a transmitting unit, which could be placed in a wall, could power a television set several feet away. The chief executive of the company, Eric Giler, also showed how the system could wirelessly [...]

An ad campaign was conceived for the Salvation Army in Maine which included co-opting more than 50 local businesses to help promote the message “This Ad Cost Nothing” to infer that more money is available for the real issues dealt with by the organisation.
From the Salvation Army Donation Site
Recently, local businesses in Portland, Maine, helped [...]

CARSPAZE USA, Inc. is rolling out an innovative, eco friendly, advertising medium that transforms parking lots into large scale, drive-in brand environments. JetBlue is pioneering this new concept creating installations in Northern Virginia and Los Angeles, California, using in flight monitors and a concierge service to reinforce its “More” campaign message. Read full story at [...]

Trying to come up with new and eye catching way to advertise? How about using soap foam mixed with lighter-than-air gasses such as helium? Flogos - The result of such a mix - are flying foam logos that float through the sky. The sky’s the limit on the possibilities!
http://www.flogos.net/

Green Your Computer Usage

Here’s a great article for those interested in lowering the carbon footprint while using their computer. It includes tips on things like using built-in power management tools and replacing your old power hungry CRT monitor with a LCD.

OfficePOD, a company based out of the UK plans to change the way people work with their ultra modern stand-alone offices for your backyard.
The garden based POD is of the highest quality design and provides a work environment that is separate from the disruptions of home life.

Climate Culture is a virtual world that combines guidance, community and games to help consumers reduce their energy consumption. By using their patent-pending carbon footprint calculator and reduction service, you can receive accurate and personalized advice on the amount of carbon, energy, dollars and other resources you fork out from hundreds of lifestyle choices.