karl burkart - Combining a fascination with pop culture (especially emergent design and marketing trends) with all things eco, I'm striving to find ways of making "green" culturally relevant, taking it out of the domain of affluent soccer moms and baby boomers and into the hands of urban creatives. I used to be an architect of buildings, then an architect of websites and social media campaigns, and now just a plain old writer. Past projects include filmtvmarket.com, greenmatrix.net, evo.com, voozoo (facebook application), whocontrolstheworld.com.
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Eco Superhero Comebacks (VIDEO)
Captain Planet Makes A Very Green Return From The 90sLook out oil-drilling villains, there is one tough, green, mullet-wearing dude back in town, and his name is Captain Planet. From the mind of Ted Turner, Captain Planet and the Planeteers was a big hit…
Published 6,806 Views
Post-Hipster Folk Musicians (VIDEO)
Sam AmidonIt seems there is a new heir to the American folk music throne previously occupied by Nick Drake. He is Sam Amidon. I've been fascinated watching young artists strive to reclaim the true roots of American…
Published 3,074 Views
Giant Plush Activists (VIDEO)
The 'Treeless Squirrel' Fights for the EnvironmentWith all the "be green" marketing that's out there, it is nice to know some people are getting more creative in communicating their environmental messages. The people at Flow Creative, came up with a super…
Published 2,577 Views
Crisis-Induced Comedy (VIDEO)
The Bull vs. Bear Epic Economic BattleGiant stuffed animal costumes are popping up everywhere. Earlier this year there was the Treeless Squirrel, then the ”mother-humping moose” on SNL, protesting polar bears, and now two guys dressed in…
Published 2,997 Views
Flourishing In Crisis (VIDEO)
Green Banks Thrive as Wall Street CollapsesAccording to a recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research, bank customers want green banking. 43% of customers polled said they would rather do business with a bank that seems more “green.” But many…
Published 3,750 Views
Futuristic Hat Frenzy (GALLERY)
Brian Lichtenberg's Show at Box EightI was one of the lucky few who made it through the gates of Box Eight during LA fashion week to see the much anticipated spring line by Brian Lichtenberg. Lichtenberg is something of a wonderkid...barely…
Published 19,880 Views
Second Skin Super Fabric (GALLERY)
The ZGloveI just saw the Zglove at a materials technology conference. It’s a new fabric called Mesh Dryflex that has a 4-way stretch, so it basically acts like a second skin. But unlike your regular skin, this…
Published 3,930 Views
DIY Interactive Tables (VIDEO)
Heat-Sensitive LEDs for Home RavesThe geniuses at Evil Mad Scientist have released an updated do-it-yourself kit to make your own interactive LED coffee tables. They give you a large pre-printed circuit board and a soldering kit. You then…
Published 5,822 Views
Anti-Palin Alaskan Protests (GALLERY)
Pun-Laden Political SlogansThe largest rally in Alaskan history took place last week, and surprisingly it was against Sarah Palin. Thousands of protesters gathered and were instructed to get creative in making their own slogans…
Published 9,939 Views
Naked Protesting (GALLERY)
Hot 'Chicks' Battle KFC in AustraliaPETA has been leading the “naked” protesting” trend in a series of nonviolent (and eye-pleasing) protests involving hot women and men getting naked to draw public attention to pressing issues of animal…
Published 279,418 Views
Green Mega-Corporations (VIDEO)
WWF Climate Saver PartnersMany of us have longed for the government to step in and regulate mega-corporations, to no avail. But now these giants are opting to step up to the plate, making enormous dents in our most pressing environmental…
Published 3,461 Views
Amazing Cosmic Simulations (VIDEO)
Astronomy Videos from The New ScientistThe New Scientist just released a bunch of amazing scientific simulations courtesy of NASA/Swift/Cruz deWilde of a variety of cosmic events. The video above shows how astronomers think light from a gamma-ray…
Published 2,161 Views
Storm Inspired Haute Couture (VIDEO)
Project Runway's Siriano Rocks Fashion WeekChristian Siriano took the world by storm with his jaw-droppingly beautiful Spring collection, inspired by the “fierce” and colorful drama of Mother Nature’s stormy sunset skies. Siriano captured the…
Published 12,415 Views
Storm Chasing Bloggers (GALLERY)
10 Killer Storm PhotosWith three killer storms about to hit the southeast coast, Hurricane Hannah, Hurricane Ike, and Josefina, we are all reminded that times (and weather patterns) have changed. These remarkable photos were…
Published 22,888 Views
Pregnant Belly Casting (VIDEO)
Decorated BelliesNow you can memorialize your perfectly pregnant belly through Pregnancy Art. In researching the trend of self-made body art (see also male body casting) I found this amazing site that sells pregnant belly…
Published 37,976 Views
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