Archive for the ‘lifestyle’ Category
Sunny Days coming Surfing Board Out !
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 15, 2010
A northern California good habit is surfing . Surfing in cold waters, facing huge waves sometimes, dark waters … feeling this incredible emotion : I am alive . A classic performance Longboard with a unique blend of old and new. From overhead grinders to waist-high mush, this is a really fun Longboard that delivers. A [...]
Which Generation is Greener?
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 3, 2010
Is one generation more environmentally responsible than another? A survey from the Pew Research Center says no. The four generations surveyed—Millennials Gen-Xers, Boomers and Silents—participate in environmentally-conscious behavior to roughly the same degree. As an example, recycling from the home—the most popular way for all generations to exibit their greenness—is done by 69% of Millennials (19-29 [...]
Because San Franciscans Are Gourmets
Posted by: kaddoz on: March 1, 2010
It is well known that San Franciscans love food ! The multi-culturals city offers a wide selection of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world. Tasty , healthy those are the words that count for San Franciscans. From ferry building market to the various little stores that offer tasty ingredients there is no doubt that [...]
Talk On Energy
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 23, 2010
At TED2010, Bill Gates unveils his vision for the world’s energy future, describing the need for “miracles” to avoid planetary catastrophe and explaining why he’s backing a dramatically different type of nuclear reactor. The necessary goal? Zero carbon emissions globally by 2050.
Food Miles
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 12, 2010
The vast majority of energy used in the U.S. food system (around 80 percent) goes to processing, packaging, transporting, storing, and preparing food. Produce in the U.S. travels, on average, 1300 – 2000 miles from farm to consumer. Since 1970, truck shipping has dramatically increased, replacing more energy efficient transportation by rail and water. Local [...]
Eat Out Local
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 9, 2010
Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant is a neighborhood restaurant and wine bar on Rincon Hill. They serve lunch and dinner daily, and Sunday brunch on the weekends. Stop in and relax over a glass of wine at their wine bar have a meal at a private table or hunker down at their long communal table [...]
The Nice Story Of Fair Trade
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 5, 2010
The Fair Trade activity concerns essentially the food sector . Fair Trade is a growing activity that is sustainable . It empowers communities of people from developing countries . It gives them independency. The Fair Trade is probably one of the best known way for our globalized economy .
Green Award
Posted by: kaddoz on: February 4, 2010
The San Francisco Small Business Network Awards 2009 Green Business of the year to Philippe Becker, strategic branding and packaging and design agency.
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