The greenest cities in the world are those that actually implement as many environmentally responsible measures as possible. The face of the world’s cities is rapidly changing and it would be nearly impossible to accurately rank the greenest cities, since there are currently so many standards to measure by. Here is what some believe are the Top 5 Greenest Cities in the world to visit:
James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau are UK-based designers with a taste for the unique when it comes to alternative energy. These scientist-inventors are among a small group of creative thinkers that are designing a series of household products powered by the dead bodies of flies and mice. That’s right, dead bodies. In fact, these devices actually kill the pests and digest the carcasses for energy.
Innovation giant IBM has created a new environmental unit introduced by CEO Samuel Palmisano in November 2008. The new business unit idea was one of 10 new projects to emerge from an unprecedented online brainstorming initiative among IBM employees and third-party clients. The Big Green Innovation project is now gaining momentum. In April 2009, IBM aligned with the Nature Conservancy of Arlington, Virginia (USA) by way of the Great Rivers Partnership.
While the idea of greening a computer may seem far fetched, the top computer manufacturers are doing just that. From low-waste packaging to mercury-free displays to long-life batteries and more, the green improvements keep coming.
Apple Computer Corporation has filed for a patent to protect an interesting, yet possibly controversial packaging innovation. Active Packaging is Apple’s idea of a way to keep on-the-shelf and in-the-package electronic products, such as iPod, charged, updated and ready to use.
The idea emerged when Apple developers wanted to eliminate the need for a new purchaser to charge the device before using or get updates after purchasing.
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