Building a better tomorow with hemp. New uses for the old hemp plant

The human beings could not find a more loyal companion in the plant world than hemp. The vicissitudes of the old hard times were alleviated with hemp. Plastic & building materials, clothing & fabrics, fuel, nutrition, animal bedding, animal feed, soap, paper & cardboard products. Of course, in all these areas hemp is an important … Read more

#EarthDay 2014: Top eco-hotels in the U.S.

Top 10 highest-rated green hotels in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor. Eco-friendly accommodation are good for the environment and the spirit.   Most travelers find travel experiences more enjoyable when they make greener choices, according to a new TripAdvisor’s eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously … Read more

The 4th edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury to reflect time and sustainable development

 What if the future was actually hopeful, optimistic and wonderful, instead of grey, hopeless and dismal as some claim to believe? What if luxury, well-being and creativity were the norm for our future way of life? The 4th edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury will illustrate an exemplary approach to sustainability. The 4th Annual 1.618 Sustainable Luxury event … Read more

Tesla’s supercharger network connects Europe

Tesla Expands Supercharger Network in Europe. Tesla officially opened new Supercharger locations connecting the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. These newly-energized routes will enable Model S customers to enjoy free, convenient, 100 percent electric trips on the German Autobahn and to destinations in the Alps and elsewhere. Tesla’s first six Superchargers were energized in California … Read more

Seychelles embraces renewable energy

Almost entirely dependent on imported fossil fuels for power, the tiny Seychelles, the popular tourist archipelago– the only one in the world where half the land is a nature reserve — is now embracing renewable energy like wind farms, energy from waste incineration and solar panels. Currently, the islands are 95 percent dependent on imported … Read more

Tesla opens major European distribution center in the Netherlands

Tesla Motors Announces Major European Distribution Center in the Netherlands Tesla Motors, Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle powertrain components has big plans with the worldwide distribution of its Model S. The car is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. … Read more