Archive for July, 2007
Some Laser Printers as Bad as Secondhand Smoke
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Such were the findings from research recently undertaking at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The researchers went to a six-storey office building in the states capital, Brisbane, planning to test its ventilation system. In the process they tested the buildings laser printers. About a third of the machines were considered to be high […] Read entire article |
Plastic Just Got Sweeter
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Remember Metabolix? |
8/1 Eco-Effective Images: Chris Jordan Helps You See It
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Remember the logic word puzzle from middle school; “Which is heavier, a ton of feathers, or a ton of lead?” Some of us answered with the obvious response: they are of the same mass. Others of us… |
How To Get Your Home Ready For Renewable Energy
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I used to work for a renewable energy contractor. We would get calls from people all the time who wanted to install solar panels, solar thermal panels, wind turbines, even geothermal systems. The… |
US Border Fence An Environmental Mistake In The Making?
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An almost 700 mile long fence between the US and Mexico border is raising alarm with environmentalists concerned about impacts to wildlife and the surrounding ecosystem. The fence is being created to… |
Naturalpath Asks “Are Your Teflon Pans & Cookware Safe?”
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It’s Tuesday, and that means another article from our friends at Naturalpath. Today, they’ve shared an article with us on Teflon-coated cookware (original publication here), and its potential health… |
Daily Tip: Dry Cleaning Alternatives
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Dry cleaning chemical perchloroethylene (perc), while good at removing stains, is a serious health risk, especially for those working directly with it. It has also infiltrated soils and groundwater… |
Red, Green & Blue: Do Environmentalists Always See the Glass Half-Full?
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The polar bears are drowning. Large numbers of fish are disappearing from the oceans. Bottled-water companies and farms are depleting the aquifers. Chemicals in cosmetics are linked to birth… |
Geek Squad Taking a Step Towards Helping the Environment
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The Geek Squad is partnering with IdeaFestival to promote a contest for ideas that help with e-waste, power conservation, and untapped resources. The Geek Squad is a national 24-hour computer support… |
Colorado State Begins Sustainable MBA
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Joining multiple established sustainability-focused MBA programs across the US, Colorado State University unveiled its new Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise program this spring. The program,… |