In the old days, way back in 2007, some of us cynical types wondered if Facebook would ever amount to anything beyond a place to throw sheep at your friends. Silly us! While we were really talking about Facebook’s ability to generate revenue, and eventually a profit, Facebook’s users have had more ambitious goals: Changing the world. That, at least, is the theme of the grandly named “Alliance of Youth Movements Summit“, which kicks off today at Columbia Law School. The two-day event, organized by video startup Howcast, is supposed help activists brainstorm ways to use Facebook and other social...
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly nightclub hosts a multitude of sustainable features. New York City has finally got its first eco-friendly night club – The Greenhouse. According to its name, the night club hosts many green features to lure eco-activists to come and have a ball. The 6,000-square-foot club is the first club in NYC to apply for LEED certification, which might be sanctioned considering the eco responsible features it carries. The club is entirely lit by LED lights and the all the electricity consumed by the club comes from wind turbines. The washrooms are fitted with waterless urinals. To ensure...
Sylvan housing reaches new heights with these wonderful dewdrop shaped Treetents by Dutch sculptor and designer Dré Wapenaar. Originally designed to ease the lives of tree-sitting activists, they also make excellent treetop retreats for campers, kids, and anyone soothed by an evening spent softly swaying among the branches. Each beautifully formed droplet attaches directly to a tree trunk and is roomy enough to sleep a family of four. (more…)...
