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How Doritos Are Made With the Sun

Megan Dobransky, October 11th, 2011

Everyone knows that converting a nearly 30-year-old manufacturing facility into a LEED Gold certified building is no small task. But that’s just the very beginning of what Frito -Lay has done at its Casa Grande, Ariz. facility. The facility produces signature snacks such as Doritos, Sun Chips, Fritos and Lays - along with research that’s changing the way the company operates. The ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, gas, oil, recycled, reduce

Published in General


Is the Chevy Volt Really a Fit for You?

Mary Mazzoni, October 6th, 2011

Many greenies opt for a car-free lifestyle to minimize their footprints. But for those living in rural or suburban areas, life without a car isn’t always feasible. Plug-in hybrids are the next wave of eco vehicles that allow earth-friendly drivers to minimize emissions without making changes to their daily routines. When considering buying a new hybrid, most people think of popular ... read more

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Tagged electricvehicle, energy, fuel, gas, oil, reuse, tires

Published in Automotive


Does Gasoline Go Bad?

Earth911, October 5th, 2011

BARRY ASKED: I received a call from my friend who was cleaning out his garage and came across an old can that had gasoline in it that was likely several years old and spoiled if gasoline spoils. How does he properly dispose of the gasoline and what should he do with the container? WE FOUND THE ANSWER: It's true. Gasoline does ... read more

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Boeing 787 Will Be More Fuel Efficient

Mary Mazzoni, September 28th, 2011

Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner airplane, which the company said uses 20 percent less fuel and produces 20 percent fewer emissions than similarly sized planes. The Dreamliner touched down yesterday at All Nippon Airways (ANA) in Tokyo, which purchased 50 of the $200 million planes when the 787 program launched in 2004, according to Boeing. The plane’s ... read more

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Tagged fuel, gas, greentravel

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A Greenie’s Guide to the Open Road

Mary Mazzoni, September 27th, 2011

Hey, we know it's still the beginning of the week, but we're workin' for the weekend, and that means one thing: road trip. So we put together a guide for traveling the low impact way. Oh, and if you don't know where to go yet, check out our top green destinations within driving distance from where you're sitting right ... read more

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Tagged food, fuel, gas, greentravel, oil, reduce, smartphone, tires

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Toyota Announces Price for Plug-In Prius

Alexis Petru, September 19th, 2011

Toyota announced pricing for the two newest members of its family of Prius vehicles, including the first-ever Prius plug-in hybrid, which will cost just under $30,000 with a federal tax credit. The 2012 Prius plug-in hybrid features a lithium-ion battery that will supplement the Prius’ already-efficient fuel economy with an extended electric-only driving range of up to 15 miles ... read more

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Tagged electricvehicle, fuel, gas, reduce

Published in Automotive


20 More Green Things in 20 Minutes

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

It’s easy for eco-minded folks to forget that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Making an impact doesn’t have to cost you loads of time or money. Last year we found 20 little things you can do to help the environment in less than 20 minutes. This year, we found 20 more. 1. Open those windows The ... read more

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Tagged appliances, book, catalogs, composting, computer, energy, food, fuel, ideas, kitchen, mail, medications, oil, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, sawdust, smartphone, trees, windows

Published in Household


Cars Could Run on Recycled Newspaper

Mary Mazzoni, August 26th, 2011

Those that say the newspaper is dead may want to think again. Thanks to recently-discovered bacteria, recycled newsprint could be converted into biofuel. Scientists at Tulane University in New Orleans have discovered a new bacterial strain that can convert paper into butanol, a biofuel that can be used as a substitute for gasoline. They are currently experimenting with copies of read more

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Tagged energy, fuel

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Alligator Fat Could Be Used as Biodiesel

Mary Mazzoni, August 18th, 2011

When visiting Louisiana, Florida or any of the southern wetlands, you’re likely to have at least one too-close-for-comfort alligator experience. But you probably never dreamed this pre-historic lizard could be the future of alternative fuel. Researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette published a paper yesterday which found that alligator fat can be potentially converted into biodiesel. An estimated ... read more

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Tagged fuel, gas, oil, reduce, reuse

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Is Landfill Gas-to-Energy a Good Idea?

Mary Mazzoni, July 26th, 2011

After grabbing breakfast on the way to work, you’re left with the usual suspects – an empty coffee cup, the paper wrapper from that tasty sandwich and a few crumpled napkins. You toss your trash into the nearest receptacle and probably never give it a second thought. But somewhere out there, a debate about the fate of your trash is raging. The ... read more

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Tagged composting, energy, fuel, gas, government, organic, recycling, reduce

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