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eco-samurai
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- Author: eco-samurai
- Listed in: Green Lifestyle
- Tags: japan environment sustainability eco green carbon footprint
- Added on: Feb 26th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Think small, live smart. Eco-samurai introduces ideas and tips from Japan that can help reduce your carbon footprint by making your life compact.
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Hooray for small house!
To Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Start by Shrinking BuildingsNew Mexico architect Edward Mazria proposes the 2030 Challenge. It calls for an immediate 50 percent reduction in fossil-fuel-based energy use in all U.S. buildings and complete elimination by...
Cutting meat from your dinner table just by 20%
I recently found that IPCC Chair Dr. Pachuari is a strong advocate of eating less meat (or beef more specifically). According to his estimate, if the Americans reduce eating beef by 20%, it will have the same effect as replacing all SUVs in this coun...
Stay cool! Sensu, Uchiwa and Higasa
Sensu: Japanese old style fan.World of artisanship.Uchiwa is also a traditional Japanese fan but much more casual.Higasa ( parasol) has evolved a lot. Most of today's models cut UV rays.If you want to mimimize the use of air conditioner, ask people w...
Right to say NO to overcooling?
What is the most comfortable indoor temperature in summer?I often see 78F for air conditioner setting as energy saving threshold. And actually I found that my office is kept at 78F.Darn it, I feel cold.I don't use air conditioner when I leave home, s...
G8 Summit in Toyako, Japan
Even though it's my country, I have never been impressed by Japanese politics, especially the way it deals with international affairs. So I am not touching political aspects of this Summit today although climate change is one of the focal points. I j...
