Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Eco Laptop DfR: Iameco

Iameco proposes to be the 'greenest laptop in the world'. And at 850 Euro, that's quite an accomplishment. 

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Original post is in German.
http://www.argusactueel.be/europees-nieuws/kmo-daagt-computergiganten-uit-met-supergroene-ict
We've run it through a translator for English below.

More on this can also been viewed at the latest conference:
http://www.greenlabcenter.fr/en/webinar-green-it


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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Australia: EcoInnovators: Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP) funding from the DEECD

I've read and watched of great inspirational media from this website from Down Under!


Original post:
http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/content/sustainability-0

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Special Projects




Sustainability




Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP) funding from the DEECD has been allocated to engage Eco Innovators in the production of engaging, student-centred, electronic resources that focus on Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis, and to run professional learning opportunities for Technology teachers to use these resources


Special Projects


Sustainability

Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP) funding from the DEECD has been allocated to engage Eco Innovators in the production of engaging, student-centred, electronic resources that focus on Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis, and to run professional learning opportunities for Technology teachers to use these resources.

Why We Need To Think Differently About Sustainability

Leyla Acaroglu @ TEDx Melbourne 2013

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    Leyla Acaroglu (A-jar-a-loo) is a ... Why We Need to Think Differently About SustainabilityLeyla Acaroglu at TEDxMelbourne ... Leyla explores why we need ...






The fun way to learn Eco Design!

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    The Design Play Cards challenge, inspire and explore theopportunities for change through designing for sustainability with over 50 full colour cards! An awesome ...




The Design Play Cards challenge, inspire and explore the opportunities for change through designing for sustainability with over 50 colour cards!
Solve real world "wicked" problems with the Design Problem cards, be inspired by solutions in action with the Design Inspiration cards and discover opportunites for change with the Design Strategy cards.

GET CARDS HERE

Teachers on Sustainability Education using the Secret Life of Things

Teaching Sustainability in Design: The Secret Life of Things ...

  • www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn3ZXzsudjA
    Mar 29, 2013 - Uploaded by Eco Innovators
    Teaching Sustainability in Design: The Secret Life of Things Educational Tools ... in using the Secret Life of ...

  • "This is Your Life Cycle"

    1. 'This is Your Life Cycle' fun life cycle assessment & design ...

      www.youtube.com/watch?v=01tF21O2iso
      Jun 17, 2012 - Uploaded by Eco Innovators
      "This is Your Life Cycle" is a humorous, tongue-in-cheek nod to popular reality TV makeover shows. Hosted ...


    "This is Your Life Cycle" is a humorous, tongue-in-cheek nod to popular reality TV makeover shows. Hosted by the whale Bill Krill, the five-minute animation puts an entertaining spin on the scientific process of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). With the contestants -- including a light bulb encrusted dress, a neurotic vacuum cleaner and un-functional chair -- all competing for a sorely needed eco-design makeover.

    Secret Life of Things

  • The secret Life of Things SUSTAINABILITY animation -- Life ...

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKyrB2Jn2Zs
    Jul 13, 2010 - Uploaded by secretlifeofthings
    The secret Life of Things first animation -- 'Life Pscycle-ology' a humorous look at the life story of an unhappy ...

  • Discover the hidden life of a mobile phone... Eric is seeing a therapist because he is suffering from an existential crises after his owner abandons him for a newer model. In this cute animation we discover the secret life of a mobile phone as the therapist takes Eric through a past life regression...

     For more useful sustainability resources head over to www.thesecretlifeofthings.com


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