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India Youth Spurring Locals to Trade Plastic Bags for Eco-Friendly Sacks
Every month more than 100 kilos (one quintal) of polythene bags are used to carry offerings into the famous Ram temple of Orchha. The...
North American Exclusive! Eco-Friendly Steel Cuts Coal Use and Emissions
The process of manufacturing environmentally friendly steel not only reduces coal use by one-third, it also salvages plastic waste from garbage dumps, cooking it...
No Trash Cans for This 100% Green Burger Joint
Boston's Grille Zone may be the first burger joint in the nation to be certified green, composting all its cups, plates, and cutlery while...
Water Reuse Helps Drought-Stricken Florida Wetlands
"South Florida is one of the wettest regions in the country, but this year it's caught in a severe drought. Now, a project uses...
First Commercial Cellulosic Plant Breaks Ground
"Range Fuels, Inc. broke ground today on the nation's first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant to be supported by the Department of Energy. The plant...
Cities Try Going ‘Green’ With Blackouts
"On Saturday evening, it's "Lights out San Francisco," where people will voluntary turn off lights for an hour. The aim is to raise awareness...
Nike Designs Shoe for Native Americans, Donates Profit
Nike yesterday unveiled the Nike Air Native N7, a unique athletic performance shoe designed specifically for Native Americans. The N7 is the result of...
Accomplishments in Two Years Since Katrina
The Katrina clean-up efforts by the Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana have been substantial over the past two years judging by the list...
BP Reduces Course on Lake Michigan Pollution
Responding to a groundswell of protests from politicians and the public, BP and Indiana regulators agreed Wednesday to reconsider a permit that allows the...
Barn Owls Unite Israelis, Jordanians
"Even when tensions run high, the environment is one of the few areas where Israelis and Arabs cooperate. During the Palestinian uprising against Israel,...
Poop-Powered Fuel Cell Could Power the World
Benson Lee has developed a kilowatt-size fuel cell that can run on gases emitted from decomposing animal droppings, human waste and food waste. The...
Chase Opens its First “Green” Bank Branch in U.S.
Environmental issues dictate building materials at the first "green" branch for Chase banks. From ceiling tiles made from recycled material down to bamboo floor,...
Clean Power is Less Than 6 Miles From Anywhere
Not many people feel comfortable having power plants, oil refineries, or hydro-electric dams in their backyard. But, how about having a well in your...
Subaru Factory Sends Nothing to the Dump for 3 Years
The Subaru assembly plant in Indiana celebrates three years of operation without taking out the trash. It sends nothing to a landfill. Raw materials...
Coca-Cola Company Pledges to Replace the Water It Uses in Its Beverages and Their Production
The Coca-Cola Company pledged to replace the water it uses in its global beverage operations, and that of its franchise bottlers, as part of...
Brewing a Sustainable Energy Solution — With Beer!
A joint project between Australia's most famous lager brewer, Foster's, and the University of Queensland to turn beer wastewater into electricity has won $140,000...
Ton of Pharmaceuticals Kept Out of Michigan Rivers (Earth Day Follow-Up)
Pharmaceuticals in the water supply likely are responsible for crises of sexual mutation in fish found in the Potomac River and deformed frogs in...
Top Ten Tips for A Greener Work Day
In celebration of Earth Day this Sunday, Office Depot has released the company's Top Ten Tips for A Greener Worklife. If small businesses improve...
U.S. Government Building Awarded Top Green Label in the World
Only 28 other buildings in the world have achieved the green label of excellence that is called the LEED platinum award. A government U.S....
New Harry Potter Book Friendly to Forests
The printing for the final Harry Potter book will not only be the biggest, but also the greenest. For the initial U.S. printing of...