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← Older posts Newer posts →Boxpark mall in London uses recycled shipping containers
December 13, 2011We’ve seen stores carved into recycled shipping containers before. Now, London plays home to a full-fledged mall, completely constructed out of recycled shipping containers, located at the east end. Called the Boxpark, this mall plays home to trendy apparel stores, … Continue reading3
Posted in Recycle | Tagged London, Shipping_Containers, Shopping_mall | Leave a commentRicoh unveils solar powered billboard in London
July 1, 2011A while ago, we had got wind of Ricoh’s solar-powered billboard set up in Times Square, New York. Happy with the success of the billboard and all the coverage it received, the company has gone a step further and unveiled … Continue reading3
Posted in Other Stuff | Tagged Billboard, London, Ricoh, Solar_Power, Wind_power | Leave a commentMint Hotel near the Tower of London boasts Europe’s tallest living green wall
April 19, 2011The recently opened Mint Hotel located near the Tower of London is already stealing the limelight from the good old landmark, with its eye-catching façade, the tallest living green wall in the whole of Europe! Unveiled last month, this vertical … Continue reading3
Posted in Awareness and Hype | Tagged Europe's_Tallest, Hotel, London | Leave a commentLondon’s cyclists increase two-fold owing to new bike lanes
January 20, 2011London is seeing an increase in its two wheel pedal pushers who’ve lately taken to the streets leaving home their gas guzzlers, all thanks to the new bike-lanes. These lanes have sure made cycling in the busy city of London … Continue reading3
Posted in Transport | Tagged Bicycle, London | Leave a commentLondon encourages electric and hybrid car use with scheduled launch of 1,300 chargers
November 17, 2010The good old city of London can now stand up with its head high in the sky, flaunting its soon to be launched Source London electric vehicle program. The Spring of 2011 will see the unveiling of this system, giving … Continue reading3
Posted in Transport | Tagged Electric_car, hybrid_car, London | Leave a commentPrince Charles organizes green car show in London
July 22, 2010Prince Charles has been known for his green heart and his love fore eco-friendliness. We’ve heard of his plans to install solar panels at the Clarence House in London too. Well, the Prince has shown just how much he loves … Continue reading3
Posted in Transport | Tagged London, Prince_Charles | Leave a commentThe Strata Tower in London powered by inbuilt wind turbines
July 21, 2010The Strata Tower in London is sparkling new and has made a point to take the breath away of people who come across it. Well, besides just looking great, the tower in the city of London is a green building … Continue reading3
Posted in Architecture | Tagged "strata tower", London, Wind_turbine | Leave a commentLondon, one of the most polluted cities in Europe flouts EU regulations yet again
June 30, 2010If you live in London and think the air around you to be sparkling clean, hit yourself on your head. You are completely delusional! The city is one of the most polluted in Europe. For the 36th time this year, … Continue reading3
Posted in Awareness and Hype, Other Stuff | Tagged "air pollution", Europe, London, Pollution | Leave a commentPink trees lend shade and illuminate at night, the OR2 at London
June 28, 2010You’d probably hit yourself on the head, and remember the movie Avatar with this one. Remember the weirdly colored trees in Pandora? Well, London will have a few too, this time in pink instead of the good old greenery. To … Continue reading3
Posted in Gadgets and Tech | Tagged London, Solar_Power | Leave a commentLondon’s most sustainable building to be partly powered by recycled biodiesel
June 15, 2010The PricewaterhouseCoopers More London building, also known as the “most sustainable building in London” is all set to go a deeper green. The structure located near Tower Bridge will use biodiesel powered ‘tri-generators’ that will generate around 25% of the … Continue reading3
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