Monthly Archives: November 2010

Eating Vegan for Health and Environment

Fun fact about Daniel Fielding: I’ve been a vegetarian for 13 years. Hanging out at the food co-op, and general vegetarian/whole foods/organic crunchy hippies; I’ve made a lot of interesting friends along the way. This post below is about a … Continue reading

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The Problem of “Greenwashing”

I was browsing Triple Pundit, one of my favorite enviro-conscious blogs, and I saw an article that caught my eye. Planet People: This Soap is the Right Kind of Green “Washing” This is just one of the many articles that … Continue reading

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Virginia Tech 2010 Solar Decathlon Winner

Virginia Tech wins 2010 Solar Decathlon with Lumenhaus home design. Continue reading

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The Greenerator: A Balcony-Based Generator

We love cool gadgets here on Shades of Green; even if that means these gadgets aren’t the most ground-breaking innovations. The point is, at least someone out there is making an effort to make a difference. Dubbed the “Greenerator”, this … Continue reading

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GE’s Ecomagination Site

I come across a LOT of green-themed sites in my line of work. GE has been doing a pretty good job touting their renewable energy endeavors, but when I came across the Ecomagination Photo Project today, I decided I just … Continue reading

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