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Biochar research yields significant results
Read the full story in Biomass Magazine. The full research paper, entitled “Sustainable biochar to mitigate global climate change”, is available at http://www.nature.com/ncomms/journal/v1/n5/full/ncomms1053.html as an open access article. Although it will not solve climate change entirely, biochar has the potential … Continue reading
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Conference: Biogas to Energy Fundamentals: Ag, Food Processing, and Landfill Waste
When: December 6-7, 2010 Where: Miami, FL For more information: http://www.euci.com/conferences/1210-biogas/index.php?ci=1144 This seminar will provide in-depth technical and practical information for the capture and conversion of biogas into usable energy. It will examine successful landfill gas-to-electricity projects, agricultural anaerobic digester … Continue reading
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EPA Invites Public to Vote in Rachel Carson Contest
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking the public to vote for their favorite entries in the fourth annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest. A panel of judges selected the finalists in five categories: photography, essay, poetry, dance … Continue reading
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7 green things our grandparents did
Read and view the full photo essay from Mother Nature Network. Our grandparents (or great-grandparents) — children of the Great Depression — could teach us a thing or two about going green on a budget. “Use it up, wear it … Continue reading
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CONSUMER ALERT: EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to alert consumers that there has been an increase of individuals or companies who offer to control bedbugs with unrealistic promises of effectiveness or low cost. Because bed bug infestations are so difficult … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle, Pest Management
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10 FREE Ways to Go Green
Read the full post at Earth911. Sometimes it feels like making the right, green choice is about making the more expensive choice – the higher prices fetched by some eco-options in grocery and clothing stores are enough to make even … Continue reading
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Clever Uses for Beer Bottles
Read the full post at Earth911. Though glass containers are 100 percent recyclable, their recycling rate hovers around a low 28 percent nationally, according to 2008 Municipal Solid Waste data from the EPA. Recycling rates are higher in some areas, … Continue reading
Posted in Green Lifestyle, Upcycling
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Earth911 Back to School Guide: College Edition
Read the full post at Earth911. It’s almost time to start heading back to school, and whether on year one of a four-year undergraduate degree or year five of the four-year plan (sorry, Mom and Dad), there are many ways … Continue reading
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EPA to Take Action on Chemicals Used in Dyes, Flame Retardants, and Industrial Detergents
As part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action plans today to address the potential health risks of benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). … Continue reading
Posted in Chemical Industry, Regulation
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10 Ways to Make Green Relevant to the Mainstream
Read the full post at GreenBiz. Founded in 2000 by Adam Lowry and Eric Ryan, Method is a Cradle-to-Cradle certified maker of green personal and household cleaning products. Known for its eco-friendly formulas and eye-catching, minimalist containers that are attractive … Continue reading
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