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Posted by Kristi
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 |
 A gym in Portland, Ore., will use exercise equipment to generate electricity. In Adam Boesel's green gym, people will not only slim their waistlines, they will also shrink their carbon footprint: As they pedal an exercise bike, they send power to a generator that converts workout calories into electricity. (Story in the Los Angeles Times)
The owners of the new facility point to 15 reasons why the Green Microgym is green... Here are the top three:
- Our SportsArt EcoPowr Treadmills use 30% less electricity than others
- Our solar panels generate over 3 Kilowatts per hour
- The Team Dynamo and Spin Bikes generate up to 750 watts per hour (read 12 more green qualities below)...
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Read more... [Pedaling of Bikes Powers Green Gym]
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Posted by Kristi
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Monday, 25 August 2008 |
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 Every year, millions of pairs of athletic shoes are thrown away, clogging landfills and wasting a lot of good material. Now, you can turn your old kicks into new places to play your game.
Nike gives you a solution for recycling your old shoes! Worn-out athletic shoes of any brand are collected, processed and
recycled into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts,
tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds for
young people around the world.
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Read more... [Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program Turns Old Footwear into Basketball Courts]
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Posted by geri
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Monday, 25 August 2008 |
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The first North American hybrid, or dual-powered,
passenger locomotives have been contracted for purchase by the New Jersey and Montreal transit agencies. The new dual-powered locomotives, made by
Bombardier Transportation, are capable of operating under both
diesel power and alternating current electric power from overhead
sources. (Sustainable Business)
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Posted by stevegh
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Friday, 22 August 2008 |
 A new legion of leaders is seeing green beyond the dollar signs. M.B.A.
students are opting for curricula that include more "green" courses so
they can be better prepared to join a business world they perceive will
be more socially conscious. Read about a seismic shift in consciousness from the stereotypical M.B.A. student and the jobs they are preparing for at MSN Encarta article in Lifelong Learning.
(Photo courtesy of Sun Star)
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Posted by geri
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Friday, 22 August 2008 |
 Hyundai Motor Co. expects to release its first hybrid in the U.S. market as early as 2010, featuring cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology, an executive said on Wednesday. The hybrid version of the
Sonata will recharge itself. (Reuters News has the story)
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