Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/02/03/new-green-travel-auctio…

With the vision of creating a world in which all tourism is ecotourism, ecoDestinations is The International Ecotourism Society’s new approach to promoting ecotourism as an effective tool for inspiring cultural awareness and commitment to environmental responsibility.

Featuring a different destination each month, ecoDestinations is an auction with a vision, connecting travelers with inspiring ecotourism initiatives. The monthly online auction, highlighting the most stellar examples of eco-friendly vacations in each destination, offers you the opportunity to bid on the vacations of your dreams at below retail value, with the peace of mind that your travel choice is making a positive impact for the planet.

Implementing TIES’ commitment to supporting visionary grass-roots efforts and empowering communities through ecotourism, each month TIES will select one organization from the featured destination to receive 5% of the ecoDestinations revenue.

TIES believes that all destinations…

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Author: Jean-Paul
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2009/02/beer-powered-cars-et…

Sierra Nevada Brewery did something pretty green and innovative recently- they are converting their waste products into fuel for their automotive fleets. They are using the EFuel100 MicroFueler home ethanol maker along with the bottom of the barrel brewery waste of yeast and sugar to create Ethanol (E85) fuel. It’s starting out as a pilot [...]

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1. Eco Biofuel From Biodiesel B5, B20 and B99 to Flexfuel E85 - The Future of Alternative Fuel?
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3. Green Beer

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Timber frames enhance a home design by creating order and defining the space. Certainly the focal point of this 2800 square foot house plan is the cathedral great room which highlights the beauty and stability of the timber structure. The open floor plan appeals to the sense of family and tradition by creating an unrestricted flow of traffic and encouraging gatherings and social interaction.

Offering two spacious master suites, the timber house plan allows the flexibility of one story living as well as comfortable accommodations for overnight visitors. With impressive rooflines, the timber frame home will be extraordinary from the interior views as guests enter into the cathedral great room and dining area from the kitchen or the mudroom. The kitchen provides ample space for family gatherings around the center island as well as a built in desk area.

On the second floor, in addition to the second master suite, a lofted library overlooks the great room below with built in bookshelves…

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