For many years Prince Charles has fought for the rights of low-caste and impoverished Indians and his new project on the outskirts of either Calcutta or Bangalore is certainly no exception.

After visiting the Mumbai’s Dharavi slum which was the slum featured in the film Slumdog Millionaire, Prince Charles has decided to build an eco-friendly oasis which would be modeled on his existing green development in Poundbury, England.  The as of yet unnamed town would feature a dense network of homes as well as palm trees that would collect rainwater overhead for showering and washing as well as providing shade and ventilation for the town.

“When you enter what looks from the outside like an immense mound of plastic and rubbish, you immediately come upon an intricate network of streets with miniature shops, houses and workshops, each one made out of any material that comes to hand,” Charles stated.

“We have a great deal to learn about how complex ­systems can self-organise to ­create a harmonious whole.”

On Wednesday even Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand to celebrate the new Harlem-located eco-friendly and affordable housing development.

Bloomberg presented ceremonial keys to the new and excited residents of the new complex Castle Gardens which will offer permanent housing and support to former prisoners as well as members of the West Harlem community.

The Fortune Society’s new 114-unit building is part of the city’s commitment to provide affordable housing for more than a half million New Yorkers.

“It is the most ambitious affordable housing effort that any city has ever mounted. We started out with a goal, we raised that goal, we’re on schedule to achieve that goal. It will provide more housing for more people than live in Atlanta, Georgia,” said the mayor.

The eco-friendly project covers 110,000 square feet and cost $42 million.

Introducing a new at-home espresso machine for your family is a great way to cut down on trips out as well as paper cup waste, and this DeLonghi ESAM3500 Magnifica Digital Automatic Espresso Machine is one of the best out there.

Normally more than $1300, this brand new digital ESAM 3500 espresso coffee maker is available on an eBay auction we happened to stumble upon with a starting bid of less than $600, talk about a bargain!

A very handy one touch latte and cappuccino button, making specialty drinks is easier than a luxurious snap.

With the digital programmable menu settings, you can adjust the start time, auto shut-off and clock. You can even adjust the temperature of the coffee and water hardness. Choose from the five settings of coffee strength: extra-mild, mild, regular, strong and extra-strong

The price of this espresso maker usually runs higher than $1300, but it looks like there’s an eBay auction just for you with a Buy It Now price of $999.

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On March 28 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, 18 condo units will be auctioned.  The units are located downtown at 5th and Madison Street.  Features of the properties include a dog walk, garden terrace, guest suite, club room and all the luxury you can afford.

This development won awards for their use of recycled construction materials, rainwater run-off system and their air filtration systems.

In a few weeks IKEA will be stocking their enormous shelves with a new line of Solar-Powered Summer Lighting that’s sure to fit your style and budget.  Oh, what would we do without this store?

LED lights are the perfect way to ring in the holiday season and feel good about it, and they’re so affordable you can get plenty.  I happened to even see some at Wal-Mart the other day for around $5 per box.  Better get started on that decorating!

Built to last and be stylish with eco-friendliness in mind, this new furniture line will soon cover your house.  Made from 99% recycled paper and bright colors, these pieces will certainly make an impression as well as serve the purpose.  A great find!

In communities around US this Saturday, October 3, eco-friendly homes will open up for you to see their solar panels as well as what they’re doing in their house to keep green living at the forefront of their lives.

Made from an enormous log, this Mobile Tree House is essentially a hollowed-out home with 450 square feet of green living space.

At 42 feet in lenght, this tree house came on a trailer truck bed so you can wheel yourself around wherever you’re headed.  This actually might make Bonnaroo more livable.

Crated from hand-carved plywood into a soft crane body, this LED lamp was created to look like a bird under the moonlight.  Can you see it?  If you’re interested, contact Yukio for pricing, which is never a good sign, for your wallet anyway.