Author Archive for jonl
Jonathan founded Beamingsun.com in 2001 working as a freelance web developer. Since graduating in 1995 from Boston University he has held many real jobs with benefits and all. Currently he contracts for the the Department of Transportation as a web developer and works with select freelance clients by referral. In just about all his spare time (often 'till the wee hours of the morn'), he passionately manages the vision of Beamingsun.com and partners.
Quantifying Energy Use and the Significance of Cumulative Small Changes
Working with smart strip technology over the years, one thing that keeps coming up in conversation is “how much electricity will this really save?” The same goes for discussions regarding changing to CFL lightbulbs, using reusable bags, and in fact any of the small changes which we can make in our personal lives to be [...]
Eco-Driving Movement Gaining Momentum
EcoDriving USA is helping educate people how easy it is to make small but meaningful adjustments in the way we drive in order to save money at the pump and reduce carbon emissions.
In hopes of driving big change by creating political awareness and catalyzing individual contributions EcoDriving USA is already making a difference by facilitating a nationwide discussion and providing valuable resources.
Ecopolis: City of the Future
Ecopolis City of the Future
http://science.discovery.com/video/ecopolis.html
Here’s a really powerful series of videos that describe various new technologies aimed at solving some of our urban woes. There are 10 videos from “Cooling Sound Waves” to “Capturing Carbon.”
Example: Cooling Sound Waves
Imagine a technology that uses sound waves for refrigeration. This scientist believes his discovery can save [...]
Extended Producer Responsibility – Manufacturers Role in Conservation
Manufacturers generally view safe environmental practices at their own production level – regulated plant emissions, disposal or storage of hazardous waste, anti-dumping laws, etc. But after the product leaves the plant, its post-production life is out of their hands. This is the norm in the U.S, even though other potentially impactful phases — packaging and labeling, transportation and shipping, and, of course, disposal — all pose their own unique environmental threats.
Samsung Releases a Solar Powered Phone Made of Recycled Plastics
Samsung is releasing a new Eco-Friendly phone called Blue Earth which is made from plastic extracted from recycled water bottles. It also has a built-in solar panel and has many other additional earth-friendly features such as an energy-efficient mode and it comes with a 5 star energy efficient charger which uses standby power lower than [...]
