Green news and more V6.16

Bringing you, your weekly positive Green related articles. Earth Day this week, but it should be maintained all year long.

6 Superfood smoothie recipes your whole family will love | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

15 Striking lighting designs from Euroluce at Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Alvaro Uribe and Makerbot come together to create Mushroom lamps | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Leicestershire Master Gardeners offer free food-growing support for local people and communities | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Possibilities of wind turbines on Eiffel Tower show a shift to green | Ecofriend

Eco-friendly emergency gadgets that will get you out of troubles | Ecofriend

Mountain of Electrical Waste Reaches New Peak : Discovery News

Future Workspace Replaces Sitting with Walking : Discovery News

5 solar and EV partnerships making our world much, much cleaner : TreeHugger

8 grandma-approved beauty habits to adopt now : TreeHugger

The power of 'puppy dog eyes' explained : TreeHugger

Innovative Loopwheel has integrated suspension for a smoother ride (Video) : TreeHugger

 

Part 2

2016 Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid gets power upgrades and a lower price | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Washington State Rep wants to turn old aircraft carriers into a massive floating bridge | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Benefits of organic food go far beyond vitamins and minerals, despite study results | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Beautiful Jan bicycle is made with a handcrafted wooden frame | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

A green roof is an investment that brings high returns | Ecofriend

It's National Bat Appreciation Day: Photos : Discovery News

Sperm Whale Caught on Camera in Rare Encounter : Discovery News

A 250-Year-Old Clock Claimed A World Record (And Vindicated Its Maker)

Longest mammal migration ever recorded measures in at 14,000 miles : TreeHugger

Chinese textile mills save money while going green : TreeHugger

Apple buys a forest the size of San Francisco for conservation, will build 2 new solar farms : TreeHugger

GoSol is crowdfunding a scalable and cost-effective solar solution : TreeHugger

 

Part 3

Apple to protect 36,000 acres of forest lands, and is building 2 new solar farms in China | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Rocket Lab's new rocket is 3D-printed and powered by batteries | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Modern timber frame oyster shack grows a garden on its roof | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

First look at Wolfgang Buttress' beehive-inspired UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Dog Mojo: Canine Gazes Change Our Biochemistry : Discovery News

Say Hello to Pluto and Charon, Now in Color : Discovery News

What life is like on the International Space Station (pictures) - CNET

San Francisco introduces free, solar-powered electric vehicle charging - CNET

6 compelling books for those craving outdoor adventures : TreeHugger

Change the Tune: The best Green Party ad ever? : TreeHugger

Photo: Dark-winged butterfly basks in the sun : TreeHugger

This striking chart shows why solar power will take over the world : TreeHugger

 

Part 4

INFOGRAPHIC: The most amazing museums in the world | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

11 Cool things we found at Milan's Zona Tortona during design week | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

9 Inspiring furnishings by Austrian Design Pioneers at Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Innovative ‘The Walk’ workplace keeps you and your creativity moving at Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Lowe's to Stop Selling Bee-Killing Plants : Discovery News

Earth Was Once a Snowball Locked in 'Crazy' Deep Freeze : Discovery News

IKEA's wireless charging collection heads to the US this spring

Foldylock bicycle lock review

Compact kitchen folds up and goes away when you don't need it : TreeHugger

Why helmet laws and glow-in-the-dark paint just show who really owns the road : TreeHugger

Wear a Panda on your wrist with this sleek minimalist bamboo and cork watch : TreeHugger

Montreal reveals plans for an electric car sharing service, aims for 1,000 EVs by 2020 : TreeHugger

 

Part 5

Linda Greer and Clean by Design are creating a cleaner fashion future | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Meet the man who grows chairs (and tables and lamps) | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

16 Cutting-edge designs from Designjunction EDIT at the 2015 Milan Furniture Fair | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

NASA's self-driving electric car isn't sexy, but it can move sideways like a crab | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Solar-Powered E-Bike Has a 40-Mile Range : Discovery News

Earth Shots: Must-See Planet Pics (April 13) : Discovery News

Satechi joins connected-home fray with a color LED bulb and smart plug

SolarCity giving Nest thermostats to 10,000 new customers in Calif

Spark EV gets price cut, now as low as $14,995 after tax credits in certain states : TreeHugger

Compost tea calculator includes recipes and guides for brewing your own fertilizers : TreeHugger

Everything wrong with “generally recognized as safe” food additives in one smart traffic analogy : TreeHugger

Steven M. Johnson's idea for solar heating makes a lot of sense. : TreeHugger

 

Part 6

IKEA's temporary shop explores the future of kitchen design at Milan Design Week | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

14 Radiant lighting designs from Euroluce for Milan Design Week | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Sandwichbikes presents two special edition plywood bikes at Milan Design Week | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

10 Inventive designs from budding young artists at Milan Design Week's Salone Satellite | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Battery-Powered Rocket Promises Cheap and Frequent Launches 

Could Humble Milkweed Replace Down Feathers In Your Outdoor Gear?

This Mesh Stops Oil But Lets Water Right Through

Check If Seeds are Still Good to Plant with the Wet Paper Towel Test 

What's in your wine? : TreeHugger

China coal imports down 42% : TreeHugger

Teen inventor creates a coffee mug to power your gadgets : TreeHugger

Down but not out: Endangered hawksbill sea turtle is back in the fight : TreeHugger

 

Part 7

Panda bamboo watches blend sustainability with style | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

10 Handcrafted Brazilian designs from Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

8 of the world's most inspiring homes | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

IKEA's wireless charging furniture to hit U.S. stores in late spring | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

2015 Chevy Spark EV price slashed to $14,995 after tax credits in some states | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Remove Berry Stains from Your Hands with Lemon Juice

Germany is proving renewable energy naysayers wrong : TreeHugger

Success! 2,000 cyclists participate in 5th annual Tour de Staten Island (video) : TreeHugger

3 ways to clean with vinegar, spit and booze : TreeHugger

8 awesomely ordinary superfoods for spring : TreeHugger

How a small city in Texas is becoming the first in the state to use 100% renewable energy : TreeHugger

Ben & Jerry's now sourcing Fairtrade ingredients for all ice cream flavors : TreeHugger

 

Part 8

INFOGRAPHIC: How urbanization affects the environment | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

This video camera captures light to generate its own power | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Offshore wind is already cheaper than gas or nuclear power | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

12 Brilliant designs from the Ventura Lambrate exhibit at Milan Design Week | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Dwell on Design 2015: America's largest design event is coming to Los Angeles! | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

PHOTOS: Artists use recycled materials to make endangered animal sculptures at Philadelphia Zoo | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Stunning green-roofed Autofamily House features a drive-thru art gallery in Poland | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Cosmic Messenger records your messages and sends them into outer space | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

12 Low-Impact designs from Superstudio at Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

7 innovative designs spotted at Mood Object during Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Freight Farms may be the future of sustainable food | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Volkswagen bus to be revived as an electric vehicle - CNET

 

Part 9

PETITION: Tell Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker that climate censorship is not OK | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

12 fresh designs from Designersblock at Milan Design Week 2015 | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

San Diego County is building a massive $1 billion desalination plant to address drought | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

INFOGRAPHIC: How to successfully grow an herb garden | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Fentress Architects' new Tom Bradley Terminal receives LEED Gold Certification | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Sky garden-lined hotel in PyeongChang is a sustainable retreat for the 2018 Winter Olympics | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

This sweet animation aims to help save the British hedgehog | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Vancouver pledges to switch to 100% renewable energy | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

BOOK REVIEW: Shigeru Ban's 'Humanitarian Architecture' focuses on emergency response design | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

The Moon was created when young Earth collided with another planet, says new study | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Never buy toothpaste again with this nanotech toothbrush | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

10 awesome eco-activities to do this Earth Day | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building