Green news and more V6.7

Bringing you, your weekly positive Green related articles. Have the garden planned out for when Spring comes.

The Vertical Zoo: A wild greenery-wrapped tower that provides refuge for animalia | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Google Employees in Zurich (Zooglers) Have the World's Coolest Re-Purposed Office | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

HOW TO: Make delicious, raw chocolate pudding from avocados! | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

LTL Architects Create a Living Green Wall in the Shape of Central Park for a NYC Office | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Employing Cover Blubber to reduce plastic waste - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Choose your water bottles by their environment friendliness - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Google powering Mountain View HQ from wind power as of next year | 9to5Google

Apple announces $850m, 1600-acre solar farm in Monterey to offset all its CA operations incl. Campus 2 | 9to5Mac

5 health benefits of houseplants : TreeHugger

When environmentalism and entrepreneurialism Intersect: My takeaways from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting : TreeHugger

American city revival: Public spaces are your living room (video) : TreeHugger

Your leftover Valentine's Day flowers can be recycled to brighten someone else's day : TreeHugger

 

Part 2

6 heart-shaped natural wonders from around the world | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Australia's oldest man is helping penguins by knitting them sweaters | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Will Smith says son "refuses to be a slave to money" | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Diamond-Shaped Tornado Treehouse Made From Reclaimed Wood Springs Up in LA | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Banks should become promoters in installation of solar products - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

ASUS finds the green route in its Ecobook - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Body Armor Based on Snake, Fish and Butterfly Scales : Discovery News

Salt Water Sports Car Gets Upgrade : Discovery News

We don't hand down family recipes anymore, but maybe we should : TreeHugger

Dogs know if you’re happy or mad, and that makes them special : TreeHugger

If you didn't get enough sleep last night, take a nap today : TreeHugger

Tesla expects to sell 70% more EVs in 2015, will unveil the 'Tesla home battery' soon : TreeHugger

 

Part 3

Lilian van Daal creates a Biomimicry-inspired, 3D-printed chair | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

This Nissan Leaf glows in the dark! | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

These brothers build astounding, massive snow sculptures in their yard | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Eight lucky hens live in this high-end chicken coop equipped with underfloor heating in New York | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Toyota Avalon Reveal | Corporate

First Look in the 'Second City:' The Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Premium Mid-Sized Sedan | Toyota

500,000th Corolla Speeds Off the Line at Toyota Mississippi | Toyota

Toyota, Nissan, and Honda to Jointly Support Hydrogen Station
Infrastructure Development | TOYOTA Global Newsroom

Sustainable cattle in Kenya pay off : TreeHugger

25 new uses for old jars : TreeHugger

Could better soil management reverse global warming? : TreeHugger

This office of the future will have you climbing the walls : TreeHugger

 

Part 4

France will pay citizens $11,000 to upgrade to electric vehicles | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

OwnFone is an effortlessly simple printed phone that you can completely customize | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

6 stunning saunas that let steam lovers revel in nature | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

DIY: homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog cookies that'll make your pup drool | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Adopting healthy green eating methods for a better you - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Eco friendly laundry facility sprouts in area affected by super typhoon Yolanda - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Dogs Understand Human Smiles, Scowls : Discovery News

Self-Driving Vehicles Could Cut Car Ownership in Half : Discovery News

Stanford will now teach your kid how to shop for groceries : TreeHugger

Intricate 3D printed ceramic bricks would cool homes with evaporation : TreeHugger

Ragg & Bone: Fanciful bohemian wear, upcycled with love : TreeHugger

You can help stop the Monarch Butterfly Massacre by ... gardening (plant milkweed!) : TreeHugger

 

Part 5

PG&E announces plans to build 25,000 electric vehicle chargers in California | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

7 creative Valentine's Day activities to do instead of buying more crap | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

bamb-u launches kickstarter for sustainably sourced, handmade bamboo watches | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Petzl unveils new LEED Platinum North America Headquarters in Salt Lake City | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Treadmill Desks Don't Make Up for Sitting : Discovery News

'Water-house' Slashes Energy Needs : Discovery News

Earth Shots: Must-See Planet Pics (Feb. 9) : Discovery News

Watch how a NASA sub could explore Titan's biggest methane sea

6 companies doing the most to stop deforestation : TreeHugger

UrbanStems offers beautiful handcrafted bouquets, delivered for free by bicycle : TreeHugger

Apple to build solar farm big enough to power 60,000 homes, will power 'Spaceship' HQ : TreeHugger

Why are cities picking up the tab for recycling? : TreeHugger

 

Part 6

NanoFlowCell's new 1075 horsepower Quant F electric car is powered by saltwater | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

LEAPfactory unveils prefab snowboard school at the foot of Mont Blanc | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

5 Tips on How to Green Your Home With Energy Expert David Johnston | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Apple invests $850 million in massive California Flats Solar Project | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Chevy is making its long-range Bolt EV concept car a reality

Tesla to make battery for in-home use, production to begin in 6 months - CNET

Tesla’s home battery research could lead to personal superchargers | ExtremeTech

Tesla plans a home battery pack to help keep the lights on | TechHive

Lesson: For a successful grow-op, invest in energy efficiency and LED lighting. : TreeHugger

8 reasons why you should drink more tea : TreeHugger

Old fishing trawler becomes wave power plant : TreeHugger

'Natural Beauty Alchemy' is a recipe book for DIY personal care : TreeHugger

 

Part 7

Infographic: What the net-zero homes of the future will look like | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Frankfurt named the most sustainable city on the planet | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Adorable TIPI Lamps are made from natural materials and 100% wood felt | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Congress will pass Keystone XL bill despite Obama's veto promise | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Chevy to produce the $30,000 Tesla-fighting Bolt EV - CNET

Shower of the Future washes you with water from your past - CNET

Apple invests in a solar farm that can power 60,000 homes

Apple's massive solar farm could power its entire California operations | PCWorld

Photo: Great grey owl stretches its wings above the snow : TreeHugger

Jumpstart a school garden with repurposed milk & juice cartons (and win up to $2500) : TreeHugger

We'll give you €10,000 if you swap that old diesel for a plug-in vehicle, says France govt : TreeHugger

Has the US hit peak farmers market? : TreeHugger

 

Part 8

Green valentine idea: express your love with seeds | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Tips to recycle trash into Valentine's Day decorations | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Bookniture might be the best folding furniture idea ever: books that fold into chairs! | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

NASA video sheds light on the dark side of the moon | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

DIY product ‘recipes’ for a green cleaning project - Promoting Eco Friendly Lifestyle to Save Enviornment - Ecofriend

Apple will invest $850M in California solar farm - CNET

The Surprising Benefits of Role-Playing Games (and How to Get Started)

The language of flowers, herbs and trees: 71 plants and their meanings : TreeHugger

9 rules for a decluttered life : TreeHugger

6 great reasons to get outside and stay active even in the cold : TreeHugger

'The Joy of Missing Out' shows us how to find balance in a wired world : TreeHugger

Latin America grew solar power by 370% in 2014, expected to triple again in 2015 : TreeHugger

 

Part 9

U.S. Government launches $3.2 million campaign to save monarch butterflies | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Want to learn sustainable building in Laos, and help save some bears? | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

This sea slug steals genes from algae so it can photosynthesize like a plant | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Super-efficient straw-bale houses hit the market in the UK—piglets need not apply | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Flourishing urban garden sprouts in San Francisco churchyard | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Cohousing: The real sharing economy at its best, and a great example in Berlin : TreeHugger

U.S. Federal Government energy use hits record low since 1975 : TreeHugger

Huge wind farm will help not harm rare birds, says Supreme Court : TreeHugger

Norway abandons dozens of coal investments : TreeHugger

Indulge with these 9 ethical chocolate companies : TreeHugger

Smartphones can now detect diseases in minutes : TreeHugger

Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms? : TreeHugger