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Top 5 Green Apps for the Droid

Mary Mazzoni, July 29th, 2010

We’re big fans of anything that makes going green a little easier. Tech-lovers that we are, we’ve recently become obsessed with great green apps for the iPhone, including our very own iRecycle, but going green on the go isn’t just for the iPhone anymore. But other smart phones are giving Apple a run for their money with hot ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, energy, gas, recycle, reduce

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Largest U.S. Wind Project Breaks Ground in California

Amanda Wills, July 27th, 2010

Today, the Alta Wind Energy Center officially breaks ground for the largest wind power project in the country. The turbines will supply more than 600,000 homes in Southern California with electricity. Situated in the Mojave Desert, the multibillion-dollar farm is about 75 miles north of Los Angeles. According to experts, once completed, this 3,000 megawatt (MW) initiative could supply three ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, oil

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The Intern Files: How to Green Your Dorm

Chloe Skye, July 27th, 2010

August, for many, is the time for family vacations, barbecues and pool parties galore. For college students, it's also the bright beginnings of a new school year. While you prepare for move-in day, keep in mind that being green can still apply. It’s absolutely possible to create an easy, eco-friendly living environment for everyone involved, whether you have one, two ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, book, cfl, energy, greenbuilding, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, students, toilet

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$35 Computer Tablet to Feature Solar Design

Amanda Wills, July 27th, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has been almost four months since more than 300,000 flocked to local Apple stores to be the first owners of the highly touted $499 iPad. Still considered a novelty as it's still in its first-version infancy, the iPad may have a new competitor on the market. A new Linux operating system-based tablet was introduced ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, computers, energy, mercury, pvc, students

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Green Ideas That Made Millions

Mary Mazzoni, July 26th, 2010

As more and more Americans go green, environmentally sustainable innovations are translating into big bucks for entrepreneurs. Sure, going green feels great, but these five eco trailblazers are living proof that green business can also mean money in the bank, not to mention a lighter footprint for all. Green moving with Spencer Brown Five years ago, product designer Spencer Brown was stunned ... read more

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Tagged africa, aluminum, brush, cardboard, energy, grass, kitchen, recycling, reduce, reuse, trees

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6 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles

Amanda Wills, July 26th, 2010

Let's take a trip down memory lane to fifth grade science class. Besides getting a wicked kick of caffeine from that 2-liter bottle of Surge, those bottles also made grade A project materials as seedling planters and tornado hourglasses. But now that we're all adults here, craft projects may not be as cool anymore (if this is the case, finish reading ... read more

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Tagged number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, plasticbottles

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Ask the Experts: Electronics

Lori Brown, July 26th, 2010

If you follow legislation pertaining to electronic waste, you probably receive a new alert as often as you do a load of laundry. From producer responsibility take-back programs to advance recovery fees, electronic waste is an ever increasing issue in public policy. When New York Governor David Paterson signed into law the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act on ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, computers, mp3player, television, videogame

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Meet the Conservation Cadets: The Cutest Eco Kids on the Web

Mary Mazzoni, July 23rd, 2010

Reducing water waste, increasing energy savings and recycling properly are just a few of the lessons eco-friendly elementary students are teaching to adults in the Conservation Cadets videos produced by Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise (Flagler SIFE) in St. Augustine, Fla. “We wanted to come up with a new way to address our community’s needs concerning environmental ... read more

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Tagged energy, recycling, students

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Retrofitting Program Pays Off, But May Be On Its Way Out

Chloe Skye, July 21st, 2010

First introduced in Berkley, Calif. in 2007, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program has been named one of the top 20 ideas that can change the world by Scientific American magazine. Instead of footing the upfront costs for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, PACE makes provisions for homeowners to make retrofitting payments through an addition ... read more

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Tagged energy, reduce

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NYC’s First EV Charging Station Now Open

Chloe Skye, July 20th, 2010

On July 15, New York City unveiled the first of more than 100 public EV charging stations it will be installing in the coming months. This is a necessary undertaking, considering the anticipated release of EVs like the Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt later this year. The vehicles, both of which have a charging range of 100 ... read more

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Tagged curbside, energy, oil, reduce

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