Ecolect’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009!

In 2008, we brought you the the favorite initiatives of a year exhibiting a strong sense for sustainability, and this year is no different! 2009 proved to be a time of persevering eco-mindedness in a bevy of aspects, with much help from innovators, developers, and those who wish to learn more and spread the word. So here it is, a compilation of the favorite missions of ‘09.

10. Renewable Polyethylene As A Raw Material

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The immensely improved cost-efficiency is mind-boggling and more than welcome as an alternative to standard plastics.

9. Color Changing Roof Tile!

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This efficiently temperature driven innovation is going to save you money while saving the environment.

8. Squids As Inspiration

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Biomimicry at its finest- squids serve as a muse for environmentally friendly composite materials.

7. The Box Office

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Innovative container reuse development in Providence, Rhode Island.

6. Alternative Energy Through Roof Tiles

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Solé Power Tiles integrates modern technology with classic design- always a good thing.

5. Negative Space To A Positive Outcome

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Crafty ingenuity in text design!

4. Urban Agriculture In The Most Concrete Of Jungles

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A floating farm in New York City provides produce as well as an educational experience.

3. Solar Airplane

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Solar Impulse takes the next natural step in aviation.

2. Top Ten East Coast Materials

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Check out these forward thinking east-cost options.

1. Weatherizing Buildings 101

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How to effectively reduce energy costs and improve your footprint!

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