Daily Archives: September 12, 2008

Tossed aside — what a waste

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Pity that old cell phone languishing in a drawer. It’s missing out on a fascinating afterlife. Most discarded phones in the U.S. are simply forgotten amid household clutter. A smaller number of … Continue reading →

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The latest from Renewable Energy World

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

The latest issue of Renewable Energy Weekly is now available. Highlights include: New York Wind Could Get Big Boost from Utility Merger DOE Helps States Foster Gigawatt-level Renewable Energy Developments Inside Renewable Energy podcast: Energy Equity: Diversifying the Market with … Continue reading →

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Solar Roofing Materials

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. In an effort to promote the adoption of solar technology, United Solar Ovonic of Auburn Hills, MI, has teamed with a major roofing company to create a metal roof system that generates electricity … Continue reading →

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Three on grey water recycling

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

All via Librarians’ Internet Index. Graywater Reuse and Rainwater Harvesting “Graywater refers to the reuse of water drained from baths, showers, washing machines, and sinks … for irrigation and other water conservation applications. Contrary to common belief, graywater is not … Continue reading →

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Scientists Point To Forests For Carbon Storage Solutions

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at ScienceDaily. Scientists who have determined how much carbon is stored annually in upper Midwest forests hope their findings will be used to accelerate global discussion about the strategy of managing forests to offset greenhouse gas … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerBuildings

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

A full-color, graphic version of this newsletter is available online at: http://www.greenerbuildings.com/enewsletter Water Savings 101: Top 10 Tips for Commercial Buildings http://www.greenerbuildings.com/feature/2008/09/11/water-savings-101-top-10-tips By Tommy Linstroth, Sustainable Facility As the hurricane season begins to bring torrential downpours, it makes folks forget … Continue reading →

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Founder of Wikipedia Launching Environmental Wiki

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at EcoGeek. Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia and owner of Wikia, just went all ecogeek on us. Wikia focuses on creating deep-diving wikis in particular subjects (usually extraordinarily dorky subjects, like Star Wars or World … Continue reading →

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Execs want green data centers

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from News.com. Energy efficiency has always been a serious consideration of the tech industry. But executives from Cisco Systems and IBM here Tuesday said it’s become crucial as their customers are aware of rising energy costs. … Continue reading →

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Pollution Prevention Week 2008, September 15-21

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Laura B.

National Pollution Prevention Week starts Monday, September 15 and runs through September 21. The 2008 theme is “Pollution Prevention – Where Sustainable Practices Begin.” For more information, visit: U.S. EPA P2 Week site U.S. EPA P2 Week press release Michigan … Continue reading →

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