http://www.unfillthelandfill.com Just another WordPress site Fri, 18 May 2012 20:21:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We’re counting down the minutes until we can yell out “Summer!” and dive straight into a pool of bright blue water. Just in time to beat the heat, we’re giving away an Eco Swim by Aqua Green swimsuit of your choice to help you make the most of your sunny days. So whether you’re all about [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/18/win-an-eco-friendly-swimsuit-from-eco-swim-worth-124/ Read the rest of Murray Legge’s Gorgeous Pool House Is Topped Off With a Green Roof Oasis Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco friendly pool house, green roof architecture, green roof pool house, green roofs, Murray Legge, pool house, pool house architecture, rooftop garden
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/18/murray-legge%e2%80%99s-gorgeous-pool-house-is-topped-off-with-a-green-roof-oasis/ Hen and Hammock‘s beautiful tree trunk stool and scrap wood stool are very cleverly designed pieces of cardboard furniture. The stools are printed with weathered wood patterns, they can stand up to an astonishing 440 pounds (200kg) of weight, and each one only takes three minutes to assemble. The article above was submitted to us by [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/18/wood-like-cardboard-stools-pop-up-in-a-snap-and-can-hold-440-pounds/ Question: What can you do to absolutely minimize your fuel use?     Answer: Not drive a car. (You peaked at the picture header, didn’t you!?) As much time and effort as we all put into making our cars and trucks more efficient, its easy to forget that even at their absolute best, a motor [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/17/infinity-miles-per-gallon/ A collection of famous sayings that celebrate (and poke fun at) London. When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford. -Samuel Johnson I had neither kith nor kin in England, and was therefore as free as air – or as free [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/17/25-quotes-about-london-that-aren%e2%80%99t-about-the-olympics/ Life on two wheels. A bike and shoe combination spotted in Portland, Oregon reminded us of this quote: “The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.” -Ann Strong, quoted in [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/17/on-the-move-portland-oregon/ Nine sizzling (sustainable) summer sandals to add to your warm weather wardrobe. Comfortable footwear that is anything but boring. Sandals say summer more than any other shoe. A great pair of flat ones are a must-have in anyone’s warm weather wardrobe. This season, there’s a huge variety of sandals to choose from – metallic, nude, [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/17/9-sizzling-summer-sandals/ As some of you may know, I’m back to my vegan roots and have been kicking the cheese habit – again (15 days, but who’s counting?). Whether you are a vegan, vegan wannabe, vegetarian or are an omnivore and love delicious food, you might appreciate the power of the mighty cashew and it’s amazing versatility. [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/15/green-diva-vegan-recipes-%e2%80%93-cashews-creamy-cheesy-yum/ Mother’s Day is a few days away, unless you’re in Mexico than you really blew it. If you waited until now for mom’s gift, don’t despair, we got you covered. We also think Mother’s Day is a perfect holiday for honoring Mother Earth and that special woman in your life. Here are some last-minute Mother’s Day [...]
 ]]> http://www.unfillthelandfill.com/2012/05/15/last-minute-mother%e2%80%99s-day-gifts-for-eco-moms/ We recently discussed the possibility of solar power in colder climates, but what about sunny states? Which states rank highest for solar power and who is adding solar power to their home energy plan? The following infographic offers clear and insightful data answering these questions. Solar Infographic from Solar Sphere {Info-graphic Courtesy of http://www.spheralsolar.com/} Do [...]
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