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What is a Rain Barrel?

Trey Granger, October 30th, 2007

A rain barrel is a way to capture rain and stormwater runoff from the downspout of the common roof to be stored and used as secondary greywater, for such things as the irrigation of a garden or lawn. For thousands of years human beings have been harnessing the power of rain, in all sorts of conditions, the world over, changing and ... read more

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NYC Eyes Store Recycle Requirement

Trey Granger, October 30th, 2007

BusinessWeek reports that New York's City Council has introduced legislation that would require any store occupying 5,000 or more square feet and distributing plastic bags to establish an in-store recycling program so these bags won't end up in landfills or waterways. In addition, all of these bags would be required to promote the recycling program in three-inch high letters, with ... read more

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Mesa Residents Invited to Take Advantage of Paint Reuse Program

Trey Granger, October 30th, 2007

EVLiving.com issues a reminder to Mesa residents about the city's Paint Reuse Program, which allows residents to dispose of their unused latex paint at household hazardous waste (HHW) events, which is then mixed by shade for all residents to pick-up free of charge for beautification projects. The reused paint must be used on exteriors, with the goal being that ... read more

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PG&E Manager Receives Environmental Award

Mark Rappaport, October 30th, 2007

Rex Bell, Environmental Field Services Manager for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) won the Clarke Award at a ceremony at PG&E headquarters on Thursday, October 25. The Sixth Annual Richard A. Clarke Environmental Leadership Award ceremony honors an individual or team whose efforts best demonstrate exceptional environmental leadership. PG&E contributes $5,000 on behalf of Clarke Award recipients to their choice ... read more

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JCPenney Saved; Energy Star Earned

Trey Granger, October 30th, 2007

Washington, D.C.—Four JCPenney stores are the first retail buildings in the country to earn the Energy Star label for superior energy efficiency and environmental performance. Compared to similar stores nationwide, the JCPenney stores collectively spend almost a quarter of $1 million less per year on energy, and avoid over 3 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, equal to ... read more

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Greening by Example

Earth911, October 30th, 2007

Earth 911 has been helping people around the world see the green light for the past 16 years. But what value would all the content, tips and resources have if Earth 911 itself didn't practice what it preached? After all, Earth 911 is a company made up of employees and daily work just like any other out there. Rest easy all ... read more

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