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Luxe New York Hotel Undergoes Massive Green Makeover

Alison Neumer Lara, February 9th, 2011

Four-star luxury meets green energy at one of New York’s most prominent hotels. As part of a raft of environmental initiatives introduced this year, the 899-room New York Palace will cover its entire electricity usage through renewable energy offsets, making it the largest New York hotel to operate on green power. The move, implemented Jan. 1, is equivalent to removing ... read more

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Tagged bathroom, energy, number1plasticPETE, recycling, toilet

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San Francisco Considers Ban on Yellow Pages

Alison Neumer Lara, February 9th, 2011

San Francisco is saying no to the Yellow Pages. Under a proposal recently introduced to the city's Board of Supervisors, phone companies and Yellow Pages publishers would be prohibited from distributing the books, unless individuals and businesses provide prior consent. That would mean no more abandoned piles in elevator lobbies and by doorsteps, potentially cutting down on about 5 million ... read more

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Obama Admin: 1M Electric Vehicles by 2015 Still On Course

Ryan Huffman, February 9th, 2011

President Obama’s plan to put 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 was reaffirmed on Tuesday. A new report issued by the Department of Energy outlines a strategy for achieving that goal, which Obama announced in his State of the Union address last month. David Sandalow, the Energy Department’s Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, said the ... read more

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Tagged electricvehicle, energy, fuel, gas, government, lithiumion, reduce

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Romantic Eco Getaways For Valentine’s Day

Mary Mazzoni, February 9th, 2011

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Rather than embarking on another last-minute stop at the jewelry store, treat your sweetheart to a romantic getaway this year. Cozy Ski Weekend Our Pick: Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride, Colo. Surrounded by majestic Rocky Mountain peaks, Telluride Ski Resort is one of the most beautiful ski spots out there with 1,700 snowy acres. Not only ... read more

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