Archive for June, 2008
Biodiesel Workshop Teaches Use of Cleaner Fuel
ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. — Going green got a little slick at Durham Technological Community College’s Orange County Campus Tuesday. The college hosted a biodiesel workshop that was open to the public.
The workshop taught participants about biodiesel, which is “a cleaner-burning alternative fuel produced from fat or vegetable oil, including oil from N.C. field crops such [...]
SAS Goes Green With Solar Energy Farm
CARY, N.C. – Going “green” will soon be taking up a big chunk of land on the SAS Institute’s campus.
The Cary-based company is partnering with Progress Energy to build a 5-acre solar energy farm.
“I’m fortunate to participate in global business forums with some of the world’s finest corporate and government leaders. Without fail, the [...]
Actress Kate Hudson Launches Eco-Friendly Hair Products
TodayShow.com reports that actress Kate Hudson, daugther of Goldie Hawn, will be launching a line of cruelty-free, eco-friendly hair care products.
Electric Hand Dryers & Paper Towels
Which method of hand drying is more eco-friendly? Click here to find out.
Durham Debuts Hybrid Bus
DURHAM, N.C. — The Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) will debut a new Hybrid bus today.
DATA will purchase 20 Gillig hybrid buses in fiscal year 2008-2009, stated a press release from the city of Durham.
The new hybrid fleet will help DATA save money on fuel consumption by up to 40 percent as well as reduce [...]
Online Group Swaps Items To Save Landfill Space
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The online group Freecycle is holding an event Saturday to swap items.
Here’s how it works: People bring their unwanted stuff, like clothes and furniture, to the event, and people who can use it take it home. Freecycle is an online group that swaps stuff through e-mails. When someone needs something they send [...]
Guilt-Free Jewelry
Todayshow.com has an article on some great picks for guilt-free, conflict-free, and eco-friendly jewelry that has you looking fabulous all at the same time. Read the entire story here.
Haywood County Couple Opens Go Green Store
A couple in Haywood County, NC opened up a go green store. The Fullers sell biodegradable cups, plates, bowls and bags. These items are made from potato starch, rice, and sugar among other things.
Read the full story here.
Tip Of The Day 06/06/08
Here’s an interesting fact from “The Green Book” by author Elizabeth Rogers.
Turning off the water while brushing your teeth saves up to five gallons of water a day. This is the amount of water the average person in Africa uses a DAY for cooking, drinking, cleaning and bathing.
Tip Of The Day 06/05/08
Here’s a cool way to recycle. Target sells the Ecopod Recycling System that can hold and crush 50 plastic and aluminum drink containers.
It even has space to hold glass bottles, newspapers, and plastic bags.
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