I received an email the other day containing a description and photos of an amazing urban phenomenon, the Michigan Central Station, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece designed by the same firm that designed Grand Central Station in New York. However, the now-defunct Michigan Central has been vacated and abandoned to the elements. The photo you […]
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Modern ruins and urban decay
Published January 23rd, 2008 in Toxic wastes, Cleanup, Urban decay, Ecosystems, Images, Sustainability, Environment and Human World. 6 CommentsThe story of stuff
Published December 29th, 2007 in Recycling, Cleanup, Toxic wastes, E-waste, Brominated flame-retardants, Corporations, Government, Ecosystems, Third World, Innovation, Sustainability, Ideas, Trends, Environment, Statistics and Uncategorized. 2 CommentsThe Story of Stuff is not only an informative look at our way of life, which is all about the production, merchandising, consumption and disposal of consumer goods, but it is also one of the most charming animations I have ever seen on the subject. In a simple and entertaining way, Annie Leonard presents […]
Electronic waste: what is anybody doing about it?
Published October 11th, 2007 in E-waste, Recycling, Electronic devices, lead, Brominated flame-retardants, Mercury, Cleanup, Toxic wastes, Ideas, Health, Trends, Environment, Computers and Uncategorized. 11 CommentsWith the proliferation of electronic products that not only continue to multiply in numbers but also quickly become obsolete, the accumulation of E-waste is a mounting, daunting problem. The toxic materials that make their way to landfills or incinerators from discarded electronic gadgets, phones, computers and other items rejected in favor of newer models […]