Apr 23, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Hey, aren't they supposed to be called blue jeans? Not the ones sold by a environmentally conscious store in New York that encourages recycling of old clothes.
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Feb 18, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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This whole idea of spreading the energy from one source out to as many things possible has always fascinated me. I suppose this goes back to the things I've learned as a child, like leaving your oven open after you've cooked something so the oven can be a heat source for the room as it cools down.
But who would have thought the energy from walking could also be used to charge a cell phone?
I first read about this on
BBC News.
They say the adapted knee brace called Knee Dynamo can generate enough energy to power a mobile phone for 30 minutes from
one minute of walking.
It looks real clunky now, but after some time with development, it could not be detected on your leg. In the article, they mentioned t
he first to benefit could be amputees who are being fitted with increasingly sophisticated prosthetics.
So, there's medical research behind it, I'm sure. But appealing to a mass market would be great. Then my Blackberry would never get a low battery now if I have my Knee Dynamos on.
Patrick O'Brien
myFOXstl.com
My blog
Feb 12, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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OK, we know it's cold out there right now, and the blue recycle bin is out in the garage. I really don't like bringing the cold air into the house each time I put an empty soda can in the bin. So, I went out to buy another 13-gallon trash can for the kitchen (and another matching one)--but only for recycled items. And to my surprise...
I'm recycling more!
All the junk mail, newspapers I don't read, shredded docs, bottles, food boxes and smaller items are so much easier to recycle when the bin is right there in front of you! After just one day of doing this, I think 80% of my trash is going into recycling! And it keeps my house warmer :)
Patrick O'Brien
Senior Web Producer
myFOXstl.com
Dec 26, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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In many ways Christmas has become a season of excess and more presents means more trash - certainly not a gift to nature. Environmentalists are seeing more of an effort to go green, but much more needs to be done. In the end, the gift that will truly keep on giving is recycling and re-using.
What ideas do you have to recycle after the holidays?
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Summer is long gone; autumn is settling nicely, but we know what's next: Winter
is coming! Post some tips on how you can prepare now for keeping the heat in and cold out.
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Every family has a favorite holiday recipe or two, how about holiday energy saving ideas? Share your Thanksgiving and holiday energy saving ideas.
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Retailers who recycle batteries - shout out!
Do you know of a retailer that recycles batteries? Share that information here.
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Ways to save from the past. Remember when your Mom said: "Close the Door, we're not heating the whole town!" What other 50s savings methods can we use today?
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Green
Cleaning. Products, Techniques and Results.
Tell us your inexpensive,
eco-friendly stories of how you clean your home and car.
Oct 16, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Can you find E-85? Do you use it? Do you know anyone who does?
Is E85 fuel something that will never catch on or is is the hidden gem of the energy saving effort?
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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If all of us just did a few small things in our lives, whether it be changing a few light bulbs or bringing cloth bags to bag our groceries, we'd be making a significant impact on our environment. What small steps are you taking in your life?
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Share your feel-good stories from home and work.
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Are yoga studios the only truly green gyms? Tell us if you have any ideas for how to exercise the green way.
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Have you seen any private windmills or know a story about someone who has one? You need land, permits and some cash, but the payoff is fantastic.
Aug 28, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Calling all teachers and students: Tell us how you're doing your part at school.
