Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Going Green

When we “go green” on St. Patrick’s Day, we typically celebrate our Irish side, whether we’re Irish or not, but we can also “go green” by being more environmentally aware at the same time. Here’s a few ways to make your St. Patty’s Day a little greener: Carpool, or better yet, walk to the local [...]

Stimulus Bill Expected to Grow Green Movement

A $60 billion portion of the estimated $825 billion stimulus bill that President Barack Obama and Congress are working on will be dedicated to promoting clean and efficient energy.  Not only will this help to reduce America’s carbon footprint, but many new jobs will be created.  Where will the money go? “Smart” grid technology and [...]

NYC Welcomes its First Green Nightclub

The ever-growing trend of going green knows no bounds. Even nightclubs are jumping on the bandwagon! New York City’s first eco-friendly club, aptly named Greenhouse, joins others around the globe like Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, Surya in London and Watt in Rotterdam.

Brad Pitt Narrates PBS Series e2 About Sustainability

The critically acclaimed PBS series e2, now in its third season, explores environmental challenges that global societies face with a look towards innovative solutions. Brad Pitt narrates e2 Transport which debuts today and delves into sustainable transportation alternatives such as:

Power Up With Rechargeable Batteries

This holiday season, a simple way to go green is to purchase rechargeable batteries instead of disposable alkaline batteries for electronic devices and toys. Alkaline batteries typically contain trace amounts of mercury and other elements, so they should be handled as hazardous waste upon disposal. Although they may cost more to buy, rechargeable batteries will [...]

Green Week on NBC

Green is the theme for NBC’s TV programming next week beginning November 16th. All of your favorite shows will be incorporating environmentally-themed content to raise awareness and make thinking green universal. You may have a vague recollection of something like this happening last November and again in April. That’s because it did! NBC’s ‘Green is [...]

Computer Recycling Made Easy

In a joint effort to keep millions of pounds of computer equipment out of the landfill, Dell and Goodwill have launched Reconnect, a free drop-off program. The most recent additions to the program, Washington, D.C. and Virginia, bring the total number of drop-off locations to 567. That beats waiting in long lines at the hazardous [...]

Weekend Event: San Fransisco Green Festival

Get out and experience the 7th annual Green Festival in the Bay Area this weekend. Enjoy live music; organic cuisine, beer & wine; films; workshops; and kids’ activities. A new Green Teen Pavilion will give teenagers a chance to partake in solar car racing and personalized cosmetic creation. See the latest developments in renewable energy [...]

How to Green Your Garage

Your garage may not seem like an obvious place with the potential to go green, with its storage of chemicals and gas-guzzling automobiles, but the Grist has conjured up a few tips to help lighten your environmental impact.

Eco-friendly Slate Roof Series, Part II

From recycled tires and car bumpers to scrap rubber and plastic, synthetic ‘slate’ is a sustainable roofing option that looks like the real thing. Lighter and easier to install than authentic slate, these low-maintenance roofing slates are also non-breakable with the color going all the way through the product. Class-A fire ratings and 50-year warranties [...]

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