Eco House, residential villa, Benahavis, Spain, 2009. It is a 7,000 square feet villa with a zero carbon footprint and almost zero operating costs. Diseno Earle is an international architecture firm known for unique, and often ecologically minded projects. This project will be built in Southern Spain by 2009, with 75% less waste and will operate 80% more efficiently than a similar sized home. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

Motor accessories and service specialist Yellow Hat is saving up to three million gallons of fresh water every year by recycling its car wash usage. The company treats and reuses about 70 per cent of car wash water. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

Unit of measurement for hotels and venues stating the carbon emission per available room per day, or function room per half day. Name given to the process of indexation of hotel and venue carbon data and its distribution. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

The Center provides information, inspiration and support to the vital movement of K-12 educators, parents, and other members of the school community who are helping young people gain the knowledge, skills and values essential to sustainable living. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

Eco Assist combines multiple functions: the driver-activated ECON mode that optimizes control of the continuously variable transmission, engine and related powertrain components to conserve fuel; and a feedback function that uses speedometer background color to provide real-time guidance on environmentally responsible driving. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

The Dynamic Tower in Dubai is the first Building in Motion to be constructed in the world, and it will herald a new era of architecture and become a symbol of Dubai, the city of the future. The Dynamic Tower is environmentally friendly and the first building designed to be completely self-powered. It is also the first skyscraper to be built entirely from prefabricated parts that are custom made in a workshop, resulting in substantial cost savings.[Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

In recent years there has also been a growing interest in what is now termed 'eco-tourism', as the hospitality industry responds to increased consumer awareness of environmental issues. Travelers and guests now expect hotels and resorts to have policies and practices that: promote sustainable waste management; reduce energy use; encourage sustainable purchasing; and minimise carbon emissions.[Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

Trojan Technologies uses SolidWorks 3D CAD and Simulation Software to Develop Disinfection Systems Based on UV Light.[Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

On October 18th 2007, IndyACT launched the ambitious Arab Climate Campaign; a first and only one-of-a-kind Campaign in the region to spread the message that climate change is real. The Arab Climate Campaign strategy is to make aware the society and politicians of the important need for urgent action and policy. [Wired by: Go-Green.ae]

Sri Lanka's KumbukRiver Eco Extraordinaire resort has won the top prize at the recently concluded World Travel Awards 2008 in Dubai winning the World's Leading Eco-Lodge Award. The awards are the most prestigious awards in the travel trade as they are based on votes by travel agents and travel professionals world-wide.[Wired by: Go-Green.ae]