Archive for February, 2010
Raleigh Residents Reminded To Recycle
The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department wants to remind Capital City residents that North Carolina state law prohibits the disposal of aluminum cans and plastic bottles in all landfills in North Carolina.
Cash for Clunky Appliances
Soon, you can trade in your old dryer for a more efficient model, and get money back from the government.
From April 22, which is Earth Day, through April 25, individuals replacing an old appliance with a new Energy Star-rated refrigerator, freezer, clothes washer or dishwasher will receive an instant 15 percent rebate in addition to [...]
Raleigh Reminds: Recycle
Did you know that North Carolina state law prohibits the disposal of aluminum cans and plastic bottles in all landfills in the state?
Raleigh officials sent out a press release today to remind people to recycle instead of tossing those cans and bottles.
If you live in the city, you can drop those pieces in a [...]
Report: Coal Ash Fouling N.C. Waters
By Lisa O’Donnell.
Media General News Service
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Coal ash from Duke Energy’s Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County and five other places in North Carolina is contaminating the state’s rivers, wetlands, creeks and groundwater, according to an analysis released yesterday by two nonprofit environmental organizations.
The six are among 31 waste sites in 14 [...]
New Life for My Old Vacuum Cleaner
As I left work, I told my co-workers I was going to recycle my vacuum cleaner.
Their responses: “You can do that?” and “I didn’t know you could do that.”
Exactly. But yes, you can. You can also recycle your TV, computer or anything else with a cord. As it says on the City’s Web site:
The city [...]
EPA, NREL Partner to Develop Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Sites
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are evaluating the feasibility of developing renewable energy production on Superfund, brownfields, and former landfill or mining sites.
Superfund sites are the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified by EPA for cleanup due to [...]
EPA Recognizes Cary for Smart Growth
CARY, N.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Cary as one of four communities in the U.S. for helping to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life of older adults through smart growth efforts.
Smart growth refers to neighborhoods that are creatively designed to reduce driving and environmental harm.
“We’re proud to recognize [...]
Raleigh Offers Free Trees
Did you know you can get a free tree if you live in Raleigh?
The City gives out free trees to people within city limits, as long as they pledge to water and care for the trees for two years.
It’s called the Neighborwoods Program. Here are the rules:
Residence must be located within the city limits.
Trees must [...]
Land Coalition on Track
By Monte Mitchell
Media General News Service
BOONE, N.C. — A coalition of 10 North Carolina land trusts is on track to complete an effort to protect 50,000 acres of mountain land by the end of this year.
The Blue Ridge Forever coalition started the project in 2006, and so far has protected 329 properties [...]
Meeting Scheduled on Jordan Lake Water Allocation
Meeting Scheduled on Jordan Lake Water Allocation
RALEIGH, N.C. – State officials are giving local governments an opportunity to apply for water supplies from B. Everett Jordan Lake, the water source for many Triangle communities.
The N.C. Division of Water Resources will host a meeting Feb. 24 to explain the process local governments can use to apply [...]
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