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Senator Honored For Recycling Efforts, Introduces New Legislation

Lori Brown, July 29th, 2010

At last week's annual "Recycling Works Gala," hosted by the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) in Washington D.C., Delaware Senator Thomas R. Carper (D) was honored for his outstanding leadership in key recycling issues, representing the first such award for the annual gala. Senator Carper serves as founder and co-chair of ... read more

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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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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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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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Reuse Your Roller

Raquel Fagan, July 19th, 2010

Plant it Approximately 64 million gallons of paint each year are left over when jobs are done.  Using a paint roller can help spread that paint a lot faster. There are even special textured paint rollers available, with sleeves designed to produce a variety of patterns. Make sure you don’t throw away that paint roller after the project is done. Water it Clean ... read more

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The $8 Million Caffeine Jolt

Chloe Skye, July 13th, 2010

We may rely on it for our daily dose of caffeine, but coffee goes farther than fueling just our minds. A study published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agriculture estimates that from the approximately 16 billion pounds of coffee grown each year, 340 millions gallons of biodiesel could be generated. While that amount of ... read more

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U.S. Schools Fare Well in European Solar Decathlon

Chloe Skye, July 12th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are affordable, energy-efficient and appealing to consumers. The houses function like any average home, but with a twist. While they must maintain comfortable indoor conditions, supply energy to household appliances for cooking, cleaning, hygiene and entertainment, they also produce as ... read more

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Pick Up Artists: Driving Across America, Picking Up Garbage

Tonic, July 6th, 2010

When most people see a fast-food bag fluttering on the corner of the highway, they probably shake their heads and keep on driving. The Pick Up Artists aren't most people. These four young environmentalists are driving across America, conducting roadside cleanups and spreading the word about reducing waste. After just three months on the road, the Pick Up America project ... read more

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Lowdown on the Cooldown

Ashley Schiller, July 5th, 2010

Plant It Heating and cooling costs the average homeowner about $1,000 a year — nearly half the home's total energy bill, according to ENERGY STAR. By choosing the right kind of air conditioner and taking steps to optimize the performance of your cooling equipment, you can save on bills and conserve energy. Look for products that have earned the ENERGY STAR ... read more

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20 Green Things in 20 Minutes

Mary Mazzoni, July 5th, 2010

Think one person can’t make a difference? Think again. With every American producing 4.6 pounds of trash per day, the little things we do to reduce our impact can make a huge difference. Here are 20 little things you can do to help the environment and your world in less than 20 minutes. 1. Shop local for produce. Next time you’re headed ... read more

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Tagged blender, composting, energy, gas, ideas, mail, newspaper, oil, packaging, recycling, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, television, tires, toaster, toilet

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