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A $400 million investment in fresh food programs for low-income communities has been suggested in the recently released 2011 Presidential budget proposal.
The public-private grant and loan program would invest in new and expanded supermarkets, farmers markets and other food stores in "underserved communities," reducing the estimated 23 million Americans (8.5 percent) with limited access to full-service markets.
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$400M Healthy Food Financing Initiative Proposed in Presidential Budget
A $400 million investment in fresh food programs for low-income communities has been suggested in the recently released 2011 Presidential budget proposal.
The public-private grant and loan program would invest in new and expanded supermarkets, farmers markets and other food stores in "underserved communities," reducing the estimated 23 million Americans (8.5 percent) with limited access to full-service markets.
Officially called ... read more
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Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials.
“Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more
We’ve Found the Most Recycled Material of 2009
Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials.
“Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more
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For those of you who turned off the TV after the Saints' big win, we'll tell you about our second favorite highlight of the night. CBS premiered its new series "Undercover Boss," a reality show in which heads of major corporations pose as entry-level employees to find out just what goes on outside of the corporate office.
This week's episode ... read more
Waste Management Head Goes Undercover; You Won’t Believe What He Saw
For those of you who turned off the TV after the Saints' big win, we'll tell you about our second favorite highlight of the night. CBS premiered its new series "Undercover Boss," a reality show in which heads of major corporations pose as entry-level employees to find out just what goes on outside of the corporate office.
This week's episode ... read more
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A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items.
From paint and batteries ... read more
Wow, You Can Recycle That?
A few weeks ago, Earth911 investigated some of the lesser known recyclables. Sure, they don't receive as much media attention as some of their co-stars like the plastic bottle or the aluminum can, but your massive response to "I Didn't Know That Was Recyclable!" proved that there is an outcry to dispose of those odd items.
From paint and batteries ... read more
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Despite the state of the economy, the list of communities with recycling programs is growing in Northeast Texas.
“In the economy in which we find ourselves, the overall demand for materials is down, so there is a corresponding decrease for recyclable materials as well,” says Mike Linder, who works for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which implements recycling ... read more
Recycling Programs Losing Money, But Residents Are Still Paying
Despite the state of the economy, the list of communities with recycling programs is growing in Northeast Texas.
“In the economy in which we find ourselves, the overall demand for materials is down, so there is a corresponding decrease for recyclable materials as well,” says Mike Linder, who works for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which implements recycling ... read more
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Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
Urban Beekeeping is the New (Controversial) Way to ‘Go Local’
Honeybees are the new "pets" for harbor city residents across the U.S., from San Francisco to New York City. Even the Obamas keep a beehive on the south lawn of the White House.
But the beekeeping community has been under fire as media has drawn attention to colony collapse disorder. However, according to Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture Magazine ... read more
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That's right, $10 billion in 2011. Those are the latest budget figures the Obama administration presented to the U.S. EPA on Monday.
The highly anticipated announcement allows the agency to plan, budget and allocate funds to awaiting projects, determining the course of operations over the next year.
The 2011 budget, slightly down from $10.3 billion allocated for 2010, meets the ... read more
$10 Billion Allotted For EPA 2011 Budget
That's right, $10 billion in 2011. Those are the latest budget figures the Obama administration presented to the U.S. EPA on Monday.
The highly anticipated announcement allows the agency to plan, budget and allocate funds to awaiting projects, determining the course of operations over the next year.
The 2011 budget, slightly down from $10.3 billion allocated for 2010, meets the ... read more
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Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
People To Celebrate
Devoting the month of February as a time to recognize African Americans' contributions to society began with Carter G. Woodson in the early 1920s.
After spending his childhood working on Kentucky coalmines and finishing high school at the age of 22, Woodson went on to earn his doctorate at Harvard University. Reading the history books, he was dismayed at the lack ... read more
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Batteries, batteries everywhere and...not a drop to drink?
Forgive the failed metaphor. The point here is that batteries, both the kind that you toss after one use (single-use batteries) and the kind you can reuse (rechargeables), are an everyday essential in countless applications. Remote controls, cordless phones, power tools, toys, handheld games, digital camera, flashlights, smoke detectors (you get the idea).
Unfortunately, ... read more
Single-Use vs. Rechargeable
Batteries, batteries everywhere and...not a drop to drink?
Forgive the failed metaphor. The point here is that batteries, both the kind that you toss after one use (single-use batteries) and the kind you can reuse (rechargeables), are an everyday essential in countless applications. Remote controls, cordless phones, power tools, toys, handheld games, digital camera, flashlights, smoke detectors (you get the idea).
Unfortunately, ... read more
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Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... read more
Green Your Love Life
Have you prepared yourself for the onslaught of pink paper hearts and haphazard cupid arrows that is about to ensue? Yeah, we really haven't either.
But like it or leave it, Valentine's Day is a great time to do an eco-refresh on your love life, even if you're not attached.
1. Get Off the Couch
Getting involved in your local community is a ... read more
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