Daily Archives: July 22, 2009

Trash Track Examines Journey of Everyday Objects

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. A team of MIT researchers on July 15 announced Trash Track, a project that aims to get people thinking about what they throw away. Trash Track relies on the development of special electronic … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Wall Coatings Reflect Well on Green Building Project

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerBuildings. Eco-friendly exterior wall coatings that incorporate heat reflective technology helped a Florida office building earn a LEED-Gold green rating and won the project recognition from an industry magazine.

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Where Are All The Energy Star Slot Machines?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Why hasn’t the gaming industry been looked at by the sustainability media and ranking organizations, and through mainstream media’s sustainability lens? Are there leaders and learners, and what are they doing? Why aren’t there … Continue reading →

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GreenXchange: Sustainable Innovation Meets the Creative Commons

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. We live in an era in which green innovation reigns — and, at times, rains, even pours, from companies, universities, and research labs. A wide range of disciplines, from biotech and nanotech to cleantech … Continue reading →

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Green Marketing: A Two-Fold Lesson in Perception and Reality

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. It’s going to take me sharing a bit of background to get across the point of this blog entry, but hang in there. The end result is some critical thinking about how to balance … Continue reading →

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New Calculator Lays Out Job-Creation Benefits of Stimulus Projects

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy today released a spreadsheet calculator that will estimate the number of jobs likely to be created by state or municipal energy efficiency projects that are funded by … Continue reading →

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Birth Defect Study Casts Doubt on Phthalate Fears

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Scientific American. Hypospadias, one of the most common birth defects among baby boys, apparently is not increasing in the U.S., casting doubt on whether boys are harmed by phthalates and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals thought to … Continue reading →

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Clean car, dirty water: How do you keep both your ride and the environment clean?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Scientific American. A car may look sparkling clean after a wash, but the grime, oil and suds hosed onto the pavement don’t do much for the cleanliness of the environment.

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Biofuel Fraud Case Could Leave the EPA Running on Fumes

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Scientific American. Grassoline it ain’t. After a jury ordered a leading cellulosic biofuel company to pony up millions for defrauding investors, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will likely come in 60 million gallons shy of … Continue reading →

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German Scientist Cooks Up Idea for 'Waste-Free' Breweries

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerDesign. A scientist pondering the growing problem of brewery waste in Europe has devised a way to tap into the power of beer: He and his partners designed a system to recycle spent grains and … Continue reading →

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