Daily Archives: August 8, 2008

Green reading material roundup

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Looking for something to read? Grist Magazine has excellent suggestions for green beach and sustainable living books and green lifestyle magazines. They also had seven green leaders recommend their favorite eco-reads. They also do it with a sense of humor.

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Get Outta Here: How to green your vacation

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Grist. Everyone needs to take a break from the stresses of life, and environmentalists are no exception. After all, vacations are a necessary part of any sustainable lifestyle. And while vacation time itself can be … Continue reading →

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Vivavi Opens Modern Green Furniture Store at Riverhouse in New York City

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post by The Lazy Environmentalist. Showcasing the best in modern green design from many of today’s leading sustainable designers, Vivavi has launched an Eco Pop-Up store inside the Riverhouse luxury green condo building in Battery Park City. … Continue reading →

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WalkScore: Walkable City Website

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post by The Lazy Environmentalist. There’s really nothing better for the environment than leaving the car keys at home, throwing on a pair of sneakers and hitting the pavement. Studies have show that compact, walkable neighborhoods allow … Continue reading →

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Biofueled Powerboat Breaks World Record

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Listen to the story from Talk of the Nation. Late last month, a bio-fueled powerboat named Earthrace broke a world record, circumnavigating the globe in just 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes. The fastest previous time for a powerboat … Continue reading →

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Advertisers Join Fight Against 'Green Fog'

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Listen to the full story from Talk of the Nation. In the midst of deepening economic gloom, can environmental activists sell the message of going green, or is the country suffering from green fatigue? Matt Williams and Mike Hughes of … Continue reading →

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Building Better Biofuels

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biomass Magazine. If you were going to create the perfect biofuel, what would you make? When the founders of San Carlos, Calif.-based LS9 asked the question, their answer was quite simple, says Gregory Pal, senior … Continue reading →

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Medicine Gears Up for a Code Green

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Tossing out everything from plastic bandages and cotton swabs to hospital robes after a single use, the U.S. medical industry generates more than 2 million tons of waste per year, environmental advocates … Continue reading →

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68% Of Businesses Unfamiliar With The Term 'Carbon Footprint'

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Environmental Leader. Harris Interactive recently conducted an international study on alternative energy trends for Dow Corning and found that nearly 40 percent of companies globally have either implemented or are actively investigating alternative energy technology.

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Will Americans Accept Greener Hotel Rooms?

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Compared to hotels abroad, the American hospitality industry does not yet have much of a culture of saving resources — but some say changes are coming.

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