The Apple iPhone and the Amazon Kindle get most of the attention these days when it comes to new technongadgets. But just under the radar, a few interesting doodads lurk. Here are a few: ...more

March 16, 2009

Michael and Denise Pfalzer's new home will have walls made of old car tires, recycled bottles and cans. ...more

July 21, 2008

Michael and Denise Pfalzer's new home will have walls made of old car tires, recycled bottles and cans. Rainwater gathered from the rooftop will be used for drinking, washing dishes and flushing toilets before it trickles back out to nourish the gardens. Solar energy will power the home and the earth's soil will keep it cool. Sometime around January, the Pfalzers will become the owners of Florida's first Earthship, a one-bedroom, two-bathroom home built largely from recycled material. ...more

July 20, 2008

City Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena is threatening to "embarrass" Ikea if the furniture store doesn't come up with a better, more environmentally friendly design for its proposed Tampa location. ...more

January 15, 2008