Daily Archives: August 4, 2008

Car source Kelley Blue Book goes green

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. The company known for supplying the “blue book” value of cars is turning green. Kelley Blue Book on Thursday introduced a section to its Web site for sorting through the many options for buying … Continue reading →

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EPA Works with Builders On WaterSense New Homes Program

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

As part of its efforts to encourage water efficiency across the country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that five builders will participate in the Water-Efficient Single-Family New Homes Pilot Program. The builders will construct homes designed to … Continue reading →

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LG Electronics and Waste Management: The LG Electronics Recycling Program

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

LG Electronics has partnered with Waste Management Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary WM Recycle America, LLC, to establish the LG Electronics Recycling Program. Waste Management will act as the collection, transportation and recycling contractor for the national LG Electronics … Continue reading →

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New Web Site Helps Kids Identify the Healthiest Fish to Eat

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a new Web site at www.epa.gov/fishadvisories/kids/ to help children and their parents choose the healthiest fish to eat, using interactive stories and games. The site has been selected as the August site of the … Continue reading →

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Champaign council to review city's energy consumption

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. The city council will discuss a “sustainability inventory report” Tuesday that is meant to show where the city stands in terms of energy usage and conservation.

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Five-day car could cut industry's carbon footprint

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Edie.net. An EU research project has concluded that it is possible to build cars to order within five days – dramatically cutting waste and emissions from transporting the goods. The Intelligent Logistics for Innovative Product … Continue reading →

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Higher Education Sustainability Act (HESA) Approved by Congress

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The Higher Education Sustainability Act (HESA) was approved by Congress as part of the new Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HR 4137), which was overwhelmingly approved on July 30 and is expected to be signed … Continue reading →

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