Innovation

2015 Solar Decathlon Promo

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The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlonia a biannual competition that challenges collegiate teams to design, build and operate net zero houses, which are energy efficient, affordable, and attractive.

This takes place at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California.

cityofirvine.org

The four teams (comprised of eight colleges) are:

1. Team Orange (University of California, Irvine, Champman University, saddleback College, Irvine Valley College)

2. California State University, Sacramento

In The Studio - Repurposing with TOREMA

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Jeff Shaw hosts Larry Fisher, Inventor, Master Recycler, Cool Davis Eco-Hero.

torema.org

topics discussed include: needs in 3rd world countries vs. wastage in 1st world countries, how Larry came up with the concept of TOREMA-Totally Recycled Materials, the waste stream in Yolo County, how items thrown out can be reused to create other items.