Earlier this year (2009), construction began on the first renewable energy wind farm in Arizona. The project is owned and maintained by Iberdrola Renewables and went online earlier this month (Aug. 2009). The electricity produced by the first phase of the wind project will serve 15,000 homes. 100% of the 63MW of electricity produced by [...]
There seems to be an emerging debate over which is a better environmental solution for plastics; is it better to make your product out of recycled content or out of biodegradable material. It seems reminiscent of the old “Paper or Plastic” debate. Promoters of recycled content site the benefit of using second life petroleum, saved [...]
Have you ever wondered what exactly happens to your garbage after you get rid of it? In Seattle this month a group of MIT researchers will be attaching electronic tracking tags on about 3,000 pieces of trash. They want to find out and get people thinking about what they throw away and where it ends [...]
WHERE TO START: The materials that recycling centers accept vary from region to region, so check your municipality’s website or phone book for details. Earth 911 is the best place to find local recyclers, plus recycling news and advice. General recycling tips can be researched online. For unusual items, check out How Can I Recycle [...]
New Jersey rockers BON JOVI are getting set to release their 11th studio record, The Circle, on November 10TH. To help build up the hype, the band has gone eco-friendly with a new line of Green merchandise. The new line of t-shirts, called the Bon Jovi Green Line, offers affordable shirts made of either organic [...]
Going green has become an important priority for schools all over the country. While teachers and administrators are doing plenty to instill green values into school curricula and infrastructure, the best place to teach kids what to do at school, is…well at home! Consider these tips for helping kids to take a few steps [...]
