Archive for July, 2008

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Orange Co. Habitat Homes Going ‘Greener’

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The homes Habitat for Humanity builds in Orange County are getting more eco-friendly, thanks to a new partnership with a national hardware company. (Read more)


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catering for this green planet

A colleague of mine recently had me meet Pete Pagano of Green Planet Catering here in Raleigh, NC.
NBC 17 covered the company recently.  The catering company has only been catering for about half a year, but the concept has been growing much much longer.
I have to admit, the “greenie” in me is deeply suspicious anytime [...]


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Automakers Offer Hybrids For NYC Taxi Fleet

NEW YORK (AP) – Three major auto manufacturers are promising to reserve 300 new hybrid vehicles each month exclusively for the city as it replaces its entire fleet of yellow cabs.
Nissan North America, General Motors and the Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday that they are setting aside the environmentally friendly cars to help the city [...]


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Seven Tips For ‘Going Green’

Seven, stupid, simple ways to be green and save green via lyved.com


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Green Cooking Ideas That’ll Make You Say “Bam!”

… that’s because his cooking-Highness Emeril Lagasse is delivering the goods.  And so is Raleigh’s own Pete Pagano from Green Planet Catering. 
Take a look for some great advice from these go-green guys.  And please… chime in after watching with your own tips on buying and cooking organic and/or local!


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President Bush Lifts Offshore Oil Drilling Restriction

President Bush on Monday lifted a ban on offshore oil drilling.
Read coverage from The Huffington Post.


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Asheville Makes The Top 7 Eco-Travel Destinations

Check out the list of the top green vacations from ”The Green Guide” here.


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Will Cockroaches Inherit The Earth? Slate Explores What ‘Wall-E’ Gets Wrong About The Apocalypse

Will cockroachs, in fact, inherit the earth?
Slate explores.


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Will Chocolate Cost Too Much Green In The Future?

A life without chocolate?
Future generations may never have a sweet tooth to feed. John Mason, the executive director and founder of the Ghana based organization Nature Conversation Research Council (NCRC) believes that in 20 years times, chocolate will be much like caviar today. Read the story here.


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Green Wardrobes — Thift Stores Offer More Than Color

Did you know that you can find a lot of cool fashion finds that are super cheap at your local thrift shops?! 
Read the story