Articles in Green technology
Victoria Uni student shows energy saved by retrofitting all Kiwi commercial buildings could power 330,000 homes.
A Victoria University of Wellington study shows that retrofitting New Zealand’s commercial buildings to use less fossil fuel-generated energy could save enough energy to power many homes in the South Island.
Research from Shaan Cory, who …
Victoria student’s research reveals innovative new ways to recycle waste in the Pacific using 3D printing
Research by a Victoria University of Wellington Master’s graduand is revealing innovative new ways to recycle waste in the Pacific using 3D printing.
Lionel Taito-Matamua, who graduates this week with a Master of Design Innovation from …
Living big and living happy in a shipping container
I LOVE this series of videos from Living Big in a Tiny House. Here’s their latest – a really impressive shipping container home, with some major design to be inspired by. Have a gorgeous day, …
New Brighton design competition calls for creative ideas for five “tiny huts”
The Press reported that a new design competition for five tiny huts is being launched to breathe life into New Brighton, Christchurch.
“Ideas include a wedding chapel, a puzzle room, an optical illusion and a reading room,” …
Denmark has broken its own wind power record, again
Denmark is leading the world with wind technology and is a great country for New Zealand to look to for inspiration as we move towards a fossil fuel free world.
Denmark is working steadily towards becoming …
Bright ideas wanted for getting round in Christchurch
Anyone who’s ever been struck by a bright idea for how to improve ease of travel in Christchurch now has the chance to get the funding to put their plan into action, with the Transport …
Charlotte Squire checks out the Tiny House movement
When I was little I dreamed of living in a gypsy wagon. They seemed so romantic and cosy and I loved how every inch of the homes had a purpose. Surplus children could even sleep …
French man aims to become first to complete zero carbon flight across the Atlantic
Inhabitat.com report that French scientist, former yachtsman, pilot Raphael Dinelli is seeking to make history by completing the first zero-carbon trans-Atlantic flight this June. He’s flying a hybrid plane powered by solar energy and biofuels.
Melbourne looking for big, bright, sustainable ideas for city design
The City of Melbourne are leading by example in the green design department. And the bright ideas are coming from community. They’re currently asking: What should the City of Melbourne focus on in the next …
World-first climate conscious app tips Kiwis about greenest daily power usage
Innovative power company Flick Electric Co. has launched a world-first app – called Choice! – that gives Kiwis unprecedented information about the carbon impact of the electricity we are using, in real time. The app …
Weekend news hug: Meet George, he’s exploring some amazing spaces
By Charlotte Squire
Who said TV’s full of negative, mind numbing shite? Well maybe I did once. But here’s yet another series I’m in love with: British architect George Clark’s on a mission to discover and …
Auckland Harbour Bridge one step closer to good times for walkers and cyclists
The SkyPath walking and cycling extension to the Auckland Harbour Bridge is a step closer with announcement of their successful resource consent last week.
Ākina Foundation’s Executive Chair Anake Goodall said it was a fantastic step …
Moving forward with the plastic bag dilemma
By: Newsroom Plus
They were first patented in 1965, but really only gained popularity in the mid 1980’s.
Now there are between 500 billion and 1 trillion produced annually and New Zealanders uses approximately 1 billion of …
Win four days of electric car love in Auckland
WIN A 4 DAY ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCE: LOVENOTES AND BLUE CARS TEAM UP TO DELIVER CLEAN GREEN SERVICES
Auckland, NZ: Ever wanted to know what it’s like to drive an Electric Vehicle? With Lovenotes’ new …
Climate friendly Sydney uses recycled printer toner in roads
Australia’s first carbon neutral city is trialing a new environmentally-friendly asphalt blend on city roads that uses old printer toner.
Australia’s first carbon neutral council is trialing a new environmentally-friendly asphalt blend on city roads that uses …
E-waste recycling program for 1500 apartment blocks in Sydney
The City of Sydney has delivered a trailblazing e-waste program to apartment blocks, with special recycling bins in six large apartment buildings serving 1,500 apartments as part of an ongoing trial.
Residents in the six apartment …
Design student inspires with up-cycling exhibition and workshops
Otago Polytechnic
An Otago Polytechnic student is creating beautiful, practical furniture and furnishings from unwanted objects that would otherwise be cast aside – and she wants to encourage others to do the same.
Third-year Bachelor of Design …
Sustainability program is making Sydney greener and cleaner – and saving money
Sydney is inspiring! According to this article 90% of sydneysiders said they wanted action on climate change; and their Mayor listened and action is what is happening. How can this be emulated in New Zealand? …
Germany powered by 74% renewable energy in one day
Germany is putting on the heat to the rest of the world to step up and get green. It was recorded that “renewable energy sources were responsible for 74% of the country’s ENTIRE DEMAND during …
Christchurch trial for NZ-first solar table
Visitors to Christchurch’s Re:START Mall will be the first in the country to use an innovative table with a built-in solar panel that can charge mobile devices such as phones and tablets.
A prototype table will be …
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