Consumer
EPA Approves New Coolant for Car Air Conditioning Systems
Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Transportation February 28, 2011 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for a new refrigerant for use in motor vehicle air conditioning systems that does not deplete the ozone layer, which helps protect the environment and people’s health. Read more
EPA Encourages Americans to Save Water During Fix a Leak Week
Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Water Management March 11, 2011 - Across the U.S., household leaks waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year – enough to supply the water needs of Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles combined. Read more
New Energy Star Requirements for T.V's and Cable/Satellite Boxes
Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Business , Consumer , Energy , Energy Savings March 09, 2011 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the completion of updates to the Energy Star requirements for televisions and cable and satellite boxes. Read more
Armstrong Recycling Program Diverts Old Ceiling Tiles from Landfill
Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Building Green , Business , Communities , Consumer , Recycling , Waste Management March 08, 2011 - Armstrong World Industries has now diverted more than 100 million square feet of old ceiling tiles from landfills through its Ceiling Recycling Program. Read more
New Compostable Food Tray Debuts Today at Seattle’s Metropolitan Market
Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Business , Communities , Consumer , Recycling , Waste Management Seattle, WA - June 6, 2010 - A new product, first of its kind in the world, makes its debut in Seattle today when local chain Metropolitan Market rolls out a fully compostable tan tray for meat, fish and poultry sales. Read more
Thinking Beyond the Recycling Bin
Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Business , Communities , Consumer , Featured , Recycling , Waste Management Sustainability programs have become an integral part of daily business and organizational operations everywhere. Take-back programs for all types of recyclable items have materialized in business offices, retail stores, hospitals, universities, military bases, public agencies and other places where the environment is valued. As take-back programs expand, so do the challenges of managing them. Read more
Nissan Leaf: Have Practical Electric Cars Finally Arrived?
Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Electric Vehicles , Featured , Transportation Has the practical, zero-emission electric car finally arrived? Nissan’s new Leaf, a five-seat, fully electric hatch back, makes a compelling argument for Yes! Unlike hybrid autos such as the Toyota Prius or the Chevy Volt, which utilize “hybrid” gas-electric engines, the Leaf is completely electric. Read more
Imagine Using Household Garbage to Fuel Your Car
Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Biofuels , Business , Communities , Consumer , Energy , Featured , Recycling , Waste Management Edmonton, AB - August 31, 2010 - Construction has started on the world’s first industrial scale municipal waste-to-biofuels facility. Read more
