Daily Archives: April 22, 2008

For Earth Day, Have a Greenversation

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Want an insider’s look at what it takes to protect America’s environment and human health? Check out EPA’s new blog, “Greenversations,” authored by EPA employees stationed around the country. Encouraging environmental dialogue, Greenversations features EPA employees sharing their unique perspective … Continue reading →

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Pledge to Make Earth Day, Every Day with Energy Star

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a national campaign to help Americans join in the fight against climate change. The campaign, “Change the World, Start with Energy Star” helps people make important energy-efficient … Continue reading →

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Winning Photos Show Passion for the Environment

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

We invited you to share your best photos showing our mission to protect human health and the environment. Hundreds of you responded, sending in nearly 750 photos. Entries depicted scenes from around the world, including the United States, Namibia, Malaysia … Continue reading →

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Changing the Current

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Washington Post. California is one of 25 states that have adopted laws that require electric utilities to use more renewable resources, and that has sent utilities scrambling to line up wind and solar projects … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2008: Your green resource

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Whether you’re a hard-nosed business school grad or an eco-minded consumer, keeping track of what’s what in green tech can be a daunting task. We’re here to help point you in the right direction.

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FTC Energy Guide Labels Help Consumers Conserve Energy and Save Money

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Get energy-smart this Earth Day with the Federal Trade Commission’s new publication, EnergyGuidance: Appliance Shopping With the EnergyGuide Label. The publication explains how consumers shopping for appliances can use the yellow EnergyGuide labels – recently revised … Continue reading →

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A Hard Plastic Is Raising Hard Questions

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. If you’re worried about BPA, here are some ways to spot it and avoid it.

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Sodexo Challenges Diners on College Campuses to Go Trayless and Go Green

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. On Earth Day, students on 300 college campuses served by Sodexo will line up to get their meals in a new way – without using a plastic tray. The move was introduced by Sodexo as part … Continue reading →

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Yahoo! Launches Global "Free Is Good" Reuse Campaign For Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. In celebration of Earth Day, Yahoo! today announced the launch of a “Free Is Good” campaign aimed at motivating its online community of more than 500 [million? — the press release says 500, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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Green buildings for the rest of us

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story and view the photos at News.com. Around the neighborhood, I’m known as the “green guy,” always happy to explain the difference between solar electricity and solar hot water. In honor of Earth Day, I’ve assembled a … Continue reading →

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