Monthly Archives: July 2010

Procreate: Jewelry holster

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at InkKC. Tip of the Cubs cap to Marcus Rivas for the link. Some girls collect shoes. I collect earrings. I’ve amassed dozens of danglies over the years. So, I created a handy holster to organize … Continue reading →

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Seventh Generation to Sell Products in Walmart Stores, Hell to Sell Ice

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Fast Company. Hell must be a little icy this time of year. That’s the only conclusion we can come to with this week’s news that Seventh Generation and Walmart are forming a strategic partnership that … Continue reading →

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EPA Publishes Latest Data on Industrial and Toxics Releases in the U.S.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Laura B.

As part of the Obama Administration’s continuing commitment to open government, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the latest data on industrial releases and transfers of toxic chemicals in the United States between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, … Continue reading →

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Going for the Green

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Products Finishing Magazine. One of the biggest stars in Augusta, GA, during a recent golf week wasn’t named Tiger or Phil, but rather E-Z-GO, one of the top manufacturers of golf carts and utility vehicles. … Continue reading →

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National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance Sustainable Vision grants

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance’s Sustainable Vision Grants program promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education to create experiential learning opportunities for students and support successful, socially beneficial businesses. Successful Sustainable Vision grant proposals apply breakthrough technologies … Continue reading →

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2011 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

A program of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, the 2011 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards will recognize the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the U.S. who are working at the grassroots level to protect … Continue reading →

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E.P.A. Considers Risks of Gas Extraction

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Pennsylvania residents point to fouled wells, deformed livestock and poisoned fish near natural gas wells that blast underground rock with water and chemicals.

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Prototype Version of Federal Register 2.0 is Now Available

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

Via ResourceShelf. Note that Environment is a category and that each category has an RSS feed to which you can subscribe. Very nice. As we pointed out two weeks ago, the Federal Register 2.0 would debut today. The site is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Climate and Energy Webcasts for State and Local Governments

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Laura B.

Energy Star Webcasts ENERGY STAR offers free online training to help you improve the energy performance of your organization. To register for any of these trainings or to see other upcoming ENERGY STAR trainings, visit https://energystar.webex.com July 29, 2010, 2:00-3:15 … Continue reading →

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EPA Administrator Talks Information Sharing, Hidden Costs of Carbon

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at PC Magazine. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson told Fortune Brainstorm Tech today that information sharing was actually the most important tool for improving the environment. She talked about the “community right to know law” and new … Continue reading →

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