Archive for May, 2008
Apex Conservation Days
APEX, N.C. — The Town of Apex is reaching out to help residents “Go Green.”
Apex Conservation Days will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Hall. Over 40 green vendors will be on hand, showing people how they can easily make conservation part of their daily routine.
Jessica Bolin with [...]
Tip Of The Day 5/30/08
Did you know? The majority of energy used while washing clothes goes to heating up the water. Try washing your clothes in cold water.
Not only will you cut back on energy, but you’ll also lose the risk of your clothes shrinking!
Tip Of The Day 5/29/08
Love to read or watch movies?
A great way to go green is to borrow books and movies from libraries or from friends and family. This is an easy way to save money and cuts back on the ink and paper that is used to print books.
Set up a book or movie exchange among your circle [...]
Solar Powered Bra?
A bra that turns into a reusable shopping bag, a bra with metal chopsticks are part of a green-themed lingerie line by a company in Tokyo. Triumph International Japan unveiled its latest addition to the line, a solar powered bra. Read more about this eco-friendly undergarment by clicking here.
How Much Do You Know About Going Green?
Greenmybrain.com has a 75-question quiz you can take to test your knowledge about the environment and going green. To take the quiz, click here.
Paul McCartney’s Carbon Footprint Is Criticized
Story by: The Associated Press
LONDON — Paul McCartney’s luxury hybrid must have seemed like a good idea to the environmental advocate.
But he’s getting slammed by trackers of environmental footprints for his delivery option.
McCartney’s $158,000 Lexus was flown from Japan to England, instead of being shipped by boat.
A leading environmentalist says the cargo flight is the [...]
Cary May Offer Incentives To Go Green
BY Laura Barron, NBC17
RALEIGH, N.C. — As growth continues in the Triangle, energy efficiency is becoming a public and private concern.
A bill has been introduced in the North Carolina Senate that would authorize the Town of Cary to give developers incentives to build energy-efficient homes and offices.
Custom home builder Rex Bost, who has been [...]
Green Buildings Attracting More Interest
CARY, N.C. – While housing prices continue to tank nationwide and new construction numbers stall, one segment is actually starting to turn up.
“Green building” projects are starting to get more attention, and builders are taking notice.
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, structures account for two-thirds of the country’s energy consumption, and almost a third [...]
Chapel Hill Employees Try Smart Commute In May
Durham Bulls Athletic Park Goes Green
Durham Bulls fans attending a game can now eat great ballpark food without guilt. Well…almost. The City of Durham signed a new agreement with Waste Industries to provide recycle bins throughout the stadium so fans can recycle cardboard, aluminum, plastic, and glass bottles. So although you may not save your waist size, you can at [...]
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