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...]
Tips on Laundering Your Reusable Shopping Bag
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Now that many US states have a policy against plastic bags, the residents have switched to using reusable bags. However, several reports suggest that if not maintained properly, reusable bags can cause food borne diseases in the users. This is because they are prone to E.coli infections, and they can have bacterial growth. So it is essential that you learn how to maintain your reusable bags, and … [Read more...]
GM – Making Money through Recycling
March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
General Motors or GM, a leading name in the automobile industry, is using recycling activities to make significant profits. According to the company's recent financial reports, this automaker makes close to a billion dollars worth of profit through its recycling initiatives. The company reuses all the scrap materials that it generates, and their revenue reports suggest that all automobile … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Pizza Truck in New York
March 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New York’s first compressed natural gas powered food truck was recently unveiled by Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York, and T. Boone Pickens, the oil magnate. The truck, called Neapolitan Express, is launched by Neapolitan and its partner Clean Energy Fuels, and serves food like margherita and marinara pizzas, apart from other dough based items. … [Read more...]
Texas Takes Environmental Measures with Organic Rice Research and Promotional Canvas Shopping Bags
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The organic rice research project in Texas has taken a new turn with $1 million grants from the federal government to the scientists of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Conventionally methods of farming have seen a steady decline in the state over the past decade and the scientists have been studying the organic methods of farming for quite some time. … [Read more...]
Recycle Your Clothes and Get Discounts from North Face
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The outdoor clothing giant, North Face, and a recycling company, I:Collect, have partnered to launch a recycling program called “Clothes the Loop”. Specially marked collection bins have been placed outside 10 retail outlets of North Face in various cities to collect used clothing and footwear, regardless of the condition or brand. These items will be sent for repurposing to I:Collect. … [Read more...]
Fashion Designers Promote Eco-friendly Clothing and Pet Bags
February 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
