Articles from October 2009
October 8, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Much of the 20th and 21st century have been devoted to making our lives faster: fast communication, fast transportation and fast food. But in the quest to live as efficiently as possible, the little luxuries enjoyed in slower times began to fall by the wayside. The art of letter writing, storytelling around a hearth and [...]
Categories: Lifestyle | 
Tags: green food movement, luxury dining, michelin star restaurants, organic sustainability, slow food movement, the french laundry, the french laundry organic food, thomas keller restaurants | 
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October 7, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a haven of activity and excitement for adventure-seeking travelers. Between luxury zip-lining tours hundreds of feet above the jungle and serious yoga retreats, Nosara is a veritable hot bed of fun and leisure. If taking to the ocean with a longboard in hand is your idea of the ultimate day, [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Eco-Tourism and Vacations, Lifestyle | Tags: best surfing in central america, costa rica surf spots, Costa Rica surfing beaches, Nosara beaches, surfing in costa rica, surfing in nosara | 6 Comments »
October 6, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Most of us live our lives enjoying the benefits of the sun without really thinking about the star’s massive benefits. Without the sun there would be no daylight, no plants or flowers, no natural warmth and no seasons. It’s safe to say that without the presence of the sun, our earth as we know it [...]
Categories: Green Development | Tags: costa rica green living, eco-friendly luxury homes, eco-friendly power sources, solar energy, solar panel heating water, solar power costa rica | 18 Comments »
October 5, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Set high over the Costa Rica rain forest lies The Breeze, one of Kalia’s impressive new model homes. The height and openness of the Breeze give residents spectacular views of Costa Rica’s lush tropical jungles. Clean, modern lines and floor to ceiling windows characterize the sweeping silhouette of the two-story luxury home that boasts a [...]
Categories: Costa Rica, Eco-Tourism and Vacations, Green Development | Tags: costa rica vacation home, ecofriendly costa rica living, kalia home, luxury central america accomodations, luxury costa rica vacation rental, luxury green home, luxury sustainable living | No Comments »
October 1, 2009 | Posted by costaricamodernecoliving
Grey water recycling is an undeniably eco-savvy solution for conserving water. A grey water recycling system is also easy to install in a home, is not excessively expensive, and can reduce your home’s overall water usage by a third or more, all without impacting your life one bit. What Is A Grey Water Recycling System? [...]
Categories: Green Development, Lifestyle | Tags: BRAC grey water recycling, BRAC water filtration, green home building, grey water recycling, in home water conservation | 7 Comments »
