Monthly Archives: February 2010

Turf grass not always a ‘green’ thing, study shows

February 26, 2010 – 8:00 am

UC Irvine research finds that the greenhouse gases absorbed by lawn can be more than offset by Earth-unfriendly maintenance practices.
Not necessarily when it comes to lawns, according to a new study by UC Irvine researchers.
For the first time, scientists compared the amount of greenhouse gases absorbed by ornamental turf grass to the amount emitted in [...]

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Is Your Water Safe?

February 15, 2010 – 4:16 pm

Living in the US we are not accustomed to worrying about the safety of the water coming out of our taps. That’s because state and federal standards are in place that help safeguard public drinking water. Still, while the US is among the safest water in the world, tainted water can enter our bodies when [...]

By apworthington | Posted in Water Articles | Comments (0)

Green Technology -Samsung, EPA Launch Green Initiatives, Programs

February 9, 2010 – 12:34 pm

In an effort to demonstrate the company’s energy-saving and environmental commitment, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. reportedly has continued its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

In a press release, Samsung (News - Alert) officials said that the company is continuing to work with the Plug-In To eCycling program. This program is a partnership between the U.S. [...]

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5 Great Green Valentine’s Gifts!

February 5, 2010 – 12:46 pm

Will you be shopping for your sweetie this weekend? Check out some of our favorite Green Valentine’s Day gift ideas!
1) Earthwise Jewelry, fair trade, conflict free, and environmentally conscious

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2) Newman’s Own Signature Series Chocolate

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3) FTD Eco-Friendly Flower Options

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4) Men’s North Woods Organic Shaving Kit Gift Set

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5) DayNa Decker White Tuberose Couture Chandel

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The Coke Challenge: Zero Waste at the Olympics

February 4, 2010 – 11:06 am

Via Environmental Leader

The Coca-Cola Co. and its bottling partners have committed to using hydrofluorocarbon-free (HFC-free) technology for new vending machines and coolers by 2015, according to a press release. The change comes after years of persuading by Greenpeace.
Coke says that the scale of its announcement will help accelerate an industry wide transition to HFC-free refrigeration [...]

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Measure Your Eco-Footprint

February 2, 2010 – 6:32 pm

Your carbon footprint is the area (in land mass) needed to absorb carbon emissions generated by your home energy use and transportation.
This cool online tool takes basic information on your daily activities and uses it to measure your impact on the environment.
At the end it shows you how many Earths we would need if everyone [...]

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