Daily Archives: August 29, 2008

Come clean and green with household tips

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Solutions for everyday household problems sometimes come in unusual packages — like a bag of walnuts. To conceal scratches in wood furniture you could use any number of proprietary products. But crack … Continue reading →

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Where Cell Phones Go to Die

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. If you’ve recently replaced your cell phone, you’re not alone. More than half a billion cell phones were swapped for newer models in 2007, according to a study by the research firm Gartner. … Continue reading →

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: Follow-Up: How Can China’s Wind Power Industry Be Growing So Fast? Algae: Biofuel of the Future? Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Questioning America’s Most Ambitious Renewable Energy Law The … Continue reading →

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Green fundraising

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Looking for ways to raise money for your non-profit organization while helping the environment? Take a look at Greenraising, which allows non-profits to register as affiliates and receive a portion of the funds raised through sales of green products offered … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Recycling Campaign Spawns a Unique Art Exhibit

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in EERE News. An Energy Star campaign to promote the recycling of refrigerators has resulted in an art exhibit that is filling the Great Hall of the National Building Museum with old refrigerators. “The Art of … Continue reading →

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Clean-Tech Venture Capitalist Speaks to the Democrats

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post in the New York Times Bits blog. Venture capital got a prime-time spot at the Democratic National Convention when Nancy Floyd, founder and managing director of Nth Power, a San Francisco clean-tech venture capital firm, addressed … Continue reading →

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It's Our River Day

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Saturday, September 20, 2008 A Celebration of Illinois Rivers Through Education, Recreation, and Conservation On Saturday, September 20, a statewide celebration of our precious resources will occur in towns across Illinois. It’s Our River Day will feature dozens of activities … Continue reading →

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Intel launches $400K contest to tackle global needs

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Sustainable IT. If you’ve got an idea rolling around inside your head for a technological approach to helping the environment, improving education, spurring economic development, or advancing health care, Intel might have $100,000 for you. … Continue reading →

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Microsoft wares can help you muzzle the gas guzzle

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Sustainable IT. Put a dent in your travel expenses with technologies for remote desktop administration and collaboration.

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TrendPoint offers four-prong attack to greening your datacenter

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Sustainable IT. Devising an energy budget and measuring datacenter efficiency among key strategies.

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