Ecolect’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2008!

2008 was a bang up year for sustainability and the “eco-movement”. Awareness continued rise on a global level thanks to the events, corporations, and people making a difference in ‘08. Here’s a list of our favorite initiatives from the past year.

10. Can Cell Phones Really Be Green?

We all use them and we all want the latest and greatest technology, and we learned what mobile phone manufacturers are doing to get that to you– responsibly!

9. Chair Made from Human Hair!

Talk about innovation in use of materials… Need I say more?

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8. Is Sustainability Boring?

German Chemist, Michael Barungart encourages designers to be the forefront in sustainability.

7. Eco Friendly Keg Party

Solo gives the masses another reason to return to college with their 20% post consumer 18oz cups (along with other eco-conscious table products in their new line, Bare)

6. Why It’s Hard To Build A Small House

We all know that, stereotypically, Americans love huge things. But as the housing market and the economy continue to plummet, and the need for sustainable alternatives are on the rise, smaller houses are a great way to be greener as well as simulate an array of markets.

5. Sustainable Office Materials

As someone who practically lives in an office, one can’t help but notice how many supplies are wasted. Sustainable Group gives corporations an easy one-stop-shop for stocking their employees with green goods.

4. Walmart Goes Sustainable

Walmart– doing something good for a change.

3. Bugs as Fuel

Bugs: Creepy, crawly, and a fantastic fuel.

2. Ford Generating Energy with Paint

It’s no secret that the US motor industry is doing poorly. Some of their falling profits may have a little something to do with lack of innovation (it may have a little something to do with our falling economy too, but stay with me here). Ford has found a new way to produce energy– with paint! Have YOU driven a Ford lately?

1. China Shooting Green for the Olympics


The summer Olympics come but once every 4 years. This year, there was so much controversy surrounding the event– especially since China is not known for being earth friendly. Through the Olympics, they were able to show the world that they, too, can be innovators in sustainability.