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"Trash Talk" Ad Draws Attention to Waste Management Challenges
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Communities , E-Waste , Featured , Organic Waste , Recycling , Waste Management Toronto.ON, Canada - The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is running a special advertising insert in newspapers across Ontario in September to kick-start discussion about waste management issues in Ontario Read more
Breaking New Ground in Sustainable Footwear
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Check It Out! , Consumer , Featured , Recycling , Waste Management Sportlifestyle company PUMA introduces PUMA Re-Suede. PUMA took one of the Brand's most well-known and iconic shoes, the Suede, and re-tooled each component with the highest degree of recycled materials, delivering sustainable style through an unforgettable look. Read more
Not All Incandescent Light Bulbs will be Banned Next Year
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Building Green , Consumer , Energy , Energy Savings , Featured , Lighting As many consumers are beginning to suffer from "light bulb anxiety" and are confused about replacement options for their traditional incandescent bulbs, Bulbrite introduces their Eco-Friendly Halogen A19 lamp. Read more
Research Grant Awarded to Expand Smart Grid into 'Smart Energy Network'
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Building Green , Business , Energy , Featured , Infrastructure , Smart Grid Waterloo, ON, Canada - A University of Waterloo research project looking to expand the concept of a "smart grid" beyond electricity is getting a boost from Union Gas through a $10,000grant that is part of the company's year-long Centennial celebration. Read more
Kia Optima Hybrid Sets New Guinness World Record® for Fuel Economy
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Check It Out! , Consumer , Featured , Hybrids , Transportation Kia Motors is one of the automotive industry's current fuel economy leaders and is celebrating the setting of a new Guinness World Record for the lowest fuel consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle, Read more
Smart Grid Study Finds Personal and Societal Benefits Valued Equally
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Business , Energy , Featured , Smart Grid "We've found consumers to be remarkably consistent in their evaluation of the benefits commonly associated with the smart grid and smart meters," Read more
National Retailer Recycles 5 Million Pounds of Rechargeable Batteries
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Business , Consumer , Featured , Recycling , Waste Management RadioShack Corp., is the first retailer to collect 5 million pounds of rechargeable batteries since partnering with Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery collection program in North America. Read more
Building Energy Codes Work
Posted on September, 2011 Categories: Building Green , Communities , Energy , Energy Savings , Featured , Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) In the first U.S. study to measure the real impact of building energy codes on total household energy consumption, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) found that U.S. building energy codes have reduced household energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Read more