A group in the South Sioux City, Bring Your Own Bag, wants the residents to adapt to a new approach towards reusable recycled bags. In the past one year, the city officials in South Sioux have been encouraging the residents to use reusable bags and to bring their own reusable bags while shopping. This group supports the city council's initiative to promote reusable bags; however, they feel that … [Read more...]
Boulder City Council’s Design Contest for Reusable Eco Friendly Bags
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In an attempt to popularize reusable eco friendly bags among the residents, the city council of Boulder decided to host a design competition. In this competition, the residents had to send in entries for designs for reusable bags that would be distributed by the city council. The city council is going to distribute free reusable bags as part of their promotional campaign, and all these bags will … [Read more...]
The Sixth State of Green Business Report
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to explain how businesses establish sustainable methods to operate in constantly changing environmental conditions, the State of Green Business report has published its research on sustainability. The present edition of the report is its 6th edition, and in the past 5 editions, this report has covered various environmental factors associated with businesses around the world. … [Read more...]
Charleston County Encourages Cardboard Recycling and Promotional Reusable Bag
March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to reduce the wastage of materials in industrial spaces, the county government in Charleston is encouraging all the business owners to recycle all their cardboard waste. The officials are planning on launching a new system through which the business owners will be able to recycle their cardboard waste in an easier way. This new system is expected to come into effect from the month of … [Read more...]
Grant Elementary – Nebraska’s Top School for the Nationwide Recycle-Bowl
March 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Many US schools are taking part in recycling competitions in order to promote recycling behavior among their students. Last year, Keep America Beautiful conducted a nationwide Recycle-Bowl for all the schools in the US. Many US states actively participated in this contest, and Grant Elementary School was given the honor of the most eco-friendly school in the Nebraska region. … [Read more...]
An Eco-friendly Event Funded by the Aiken City Council
March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to encourage the residents in Aiken city to recycle, the Aiken city council hosted an interesting event called the Spring Conservation and Recycling Day. The organizers of this event are planning on hosting this event every year, as they feel that such events remind the residents about the importance of eco-friendly activities. … [Read more...]
McGraw-Hill’s Publication on Green Buildings
March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
More and more construction companies across the world are opting to build green buildings, and finding increased opportunities and business value through this decision. This is being confirmed by a report recently published by McGraw-Hill Construction and United Technology Corporation (UTC), which focuses on green building trends around the world and the benefits these trends offer to businesses. … [Read more...]
Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara Townhomes, a community owned by Lewis Group of Companies has joined the Green Business Recognition Program of the city of Rancho Cucamonga. This community, at 10855 Church Street, has adopted green practices aimed at the efficient use of energy, reduction of waste, conservation of water, urban gardening, etc., indicating their commitment towards ecological sustainability. … [Read more...]
Greensburg and Youngwood Get Grants for Recycling and Hope to Promote Recycled Pet Bags
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to improve the recycling rates within the city, Greensburg and Youngwood are planning on purchasing new equipment. The Department of Environmental Protection within the state is going to offer grants to both these regions, and the authorities in these regions are planning on using the grants for buying the new equipment. … [Read more...]
Marshall Christian Academy – Recycle-Bowl Winners
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to promote recycling among schools students in the US, the Keep America Beautiful organization conducted a Recycle-Bowl. This Recycle-Bowl contest was conducted all over the US, and approximately 1,577 schools took part in it. In this competition, the schools competed with each other to win the prize of the most eco-friendly school in the US, and the organizers are hoping that more and … [Read more...]