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This site has been inspired by the work of Dr David Korten who argues that capitalism is at a critical juncture due to environmental, economic and social breakdown. This site argues for alternatives to capitalism in order to create a better world.
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GREEN LIVING: Building Eco-Friendly New Homes
by Adriana Noton The majority of scientists and other experts now agree that human activity is having a negative impact on the planet. Global warming, increased pollution, and our diminishing natural resources have resulted in an urgent need to chan...
GREEN LIVING: Green Building - A Look at Water Efficiency and WaterSense
By Thomas Ajava The green building revolution is often promoted with a focus on two subjects - energy efficiency and reduced emissions. While both are obviously important, the issue of water efficiency is one that should not be pushed aside. What i...
GREEN LIVING: Green Buildings in San Diego
By Todd Jacoson In today's world it is hard not to be aware of just how important it is to be Earth-friendly through the promotion of green energy and technology. People and businesses alike are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, recycle and f...
GREEN LIVING: The Interlace Condo - Living Green in Singapore
By Winston A Yap The Interlace Condo, Singapore's latest condominium complex has been touted around the world as the new icon for Architectural and Engineering development. These numerous accolades have been popping up in blogs all around the intern...
GREEN LIVING: Universal Design, Cohousing, and Economic Necessity Spur Green Housing Project in Oaxaca, Mexico
By Alvin Starkman At first blush David Hornick appears to be the most unlikely candidate to be spear-heading a housing development in the state of Oaxaca, one of the southernmost and poorest states in Mexico; his Spanish is sparse to be generous, un...
GREEN LIVING: Four Exciting New Green Technologies
By Luke Blahnik Green communities and residential buildings are gaining popularity all across the nation. As the green housing movement gains momentum, developers and architects are rolling out exciting new green technologies and features. Below are...
GREEN LIVING: Eco Towns in the UK
By Anna Barrington You would be hard pressed in our current times not to be aware of the debates surrounding environmental change and the efforts of governments and individuals to encourage sustainable living. The recent announcement by the British G...
GREEN LIVING: Your Personal Home Energy Audit - Looking at the Outside
By Dan Bossenbroek Typically most water and energy saving products and strategies focus on the interior of your house. However, if you start by taking a survey of your property and the spaces around it, you will gain a better understanding of the env...
GREEN LIVING: Rainwater Harvesting and Recycling Made Simple
By Ian Lloyd Beyond The Water Butt - Reduce Your Water Bill by Recycling Rainwater Historically humans have been catching rainwater and recycling it for millennia. There are early examples from Egypt and Roman times. Some are more complex than others...
GREEN LIVING: Green House Terms - Know the Key Terms and Concepts Relating to Eco-Friendly House Design
By Brodie Norris Thermal massThermal mass refers to materials that are able to retain their heat for a period of time. Materials such as concrete, bricks and stone are high in thermal mass, which means that there is a lag in the time it takes for the...
GREEN LIVING: The 5 Questions I Hear Every Day About Rainwater Harvesting
By Jeremy Delost Rainwater harvesting is my full-time profession. On average, I meet face-to-face with about 5 new people every week who are seriously thinking about building a rainwater collection system.There are five main questions that I hear nea...
