Daily Archives: June 15, 2010

2010 College Athletic Department Sustainability Survey Results

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at ProGreenSports. The purpose of this research is to gain insights into the perspectives of large NCAA athletic departments regarding environmental responsibility and to better understand their green practices and inititiatives.  The survey (2nd annual) was … Continue reading →

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New Online from NOAA: Near Real-Time Info: Federal Agencies Introduce Online Mapping Tool to Track Gulf Response

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Via ResourceShelf. From the Announcement: Today, NOAA launches a new federal Web site meant to answer those questions with clarity and transparency — a one-stop shop for detailed near-real-time information about the response to the Deepwater Horizon BP oil spill. … Continue reading →

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Going Green: Recycling Bottles into Soccer Shirts

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Time. I don’t know how recycling works. Or how fabric gets made. But when I found out that nine World Cup teams are wearing uniforms made out of old plastic bottles, I was agog. I … Continue reading →

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As Mess Is Sent to Landfills, Officials Worry About Safety

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Residents are concerned about the oil spill’s more than 175,000 gallons of liquid waste and 11,276 cubic yards of solid waste that have been deposited.

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Over $400 Million in Federal Funding Available for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

DOI WaterSMART Funding Opportunities- $4 million Application Due: June 14, June 29, and July 2, 2010 Eligible Entities: State or territory agencies or departments with water or power delivery authority, federally recognized Indian Tribes with water or power delivery authority, … Continue reading →

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Recycled E-Waste Artists and Their Wacky Sculptures

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Greenopolis. Did you know that over 70% of heavy metals in U.S. landfills come from computers? These metals release up to 38 different chemical elements into the waste stream, contaminating the soil and the wildlife … Continue reading →

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Opting out of unwanted mail just got easier

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Mother Nature Network. Catalog Choice lets users opt out of more than just catalogs, phone books, credit card solicitations, and direct mail.

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EPA Honors Three Universities for Significant Energy Savings

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing three universities with the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) awards for generating power and thermal energy while saving energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing air pollution, which can reduce impacts on … Continue reading →

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