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Carbon Offsets Meet Biofuels

Carbon Offsets Meet Biofuels

By Boyd Cohen, CO2 IMPACT In previous posts, I have written about climate capitalists generating carbon offsets, and climate capitalists […]

January 24, 2011

The True Cost of Rush Hour

The True Cost of Rush Hour

A recent study out of Texas A&M called the 2010 Urban Mobility Report studies the patterns and consequences of traffic […]

January 24, 2011

EPA: Landfill Methane Projects for Energy Progress

EPA: Landfill Methane Projects for Energy Progress

Will the smell of the local landfill in the morning remind us of energy victory someday? Quite possibly. For now […]

Bill DiBenedetto

January 22, 2011

Water Offsets: Real, Beneficial, and Here

Water Offsets: Real, Beneficial, and Here

Something interesting is bubbling up in the Pacific Northwest. And it’s not beer. But it has a connection to it. […]

January 21, 2011

The World’s Most Unsustainable Business Plan: Disposable Plastic Running Attire

The World’s Most Unsustainable Business Plan: Disposable Plastic Running Attire

A few weeks ago I traveled to Orlando to meet a friend who was preparing for the “Goofy.” Thousands converge […]

January 20, 2011

Rumors Fly That Green & Black’s Wants Out Of Kraft

Rumors Fly That Green & Black’s Wants Out Of Kraft

Several sources recently reported that the British chocolate company, Green & Black’s wants to buy out of Kraft. Cadbury bought […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 19, 2011

Eden Foods Switches Tomato Products to Amber Glass Jars to Address BPA Exposure

Eden Foods Switches Tomato Products to Amber Glass Jars to Address BPA Exposure

Eden Foods recently announced that new amber glass jars will be used for all of the company’s organic tomatoes and tomato sauces. […]

January 19, 2011

Pollution Cap and Trade Cleans the Chesapeake Bay

Pollution Cap and Trade Cleans the Chesapeake Bay

By: David Delasanta Chesapeake Bay – Current Situation The Chesapeake Bay is in a deplorable state. The waters of the […]

January 18, 2011

Wastewater, Singapore’s New Drink of Choice

Wastewater, Singapore’s New Drink of Choice

Few consumer products foment as much controversy as bottled water. What was once only brought to homes and offices in […]

January 18, 2011

Maine Root Brings Fair Trade to Soda

Maine Root Brings Fair Trade to Soda

Fewer industries have a higher barrier to entry than the soft drink business. Competition for shelf space, finding a distribution […]

January 14, 2011

“Poo-Gloos” Could Improve Wastewater Treatment Plant Efficiency

“Poo-Gloos” Could Improve Wastewater Treatment Plant Efficiency

As municipalities deal with declining tax receipts, increased population, and aging infrastructure, the cost of wastewater treatment plants has become […]

January 12, 2011

"Invasivore" Diet Making Headway as Next Locavore Movement

"Invasivore" Diet Making Headway as Next Locavore Movement

In a recent New York Times article “A Diet for an Invaded Planet,” James Gorman postulates whether folks who eat […]

January 12, 2011

Video Interview: Kevin Cleary, President of Clif Bar

Video Interview: Kevin Cleary, President of Clif Bar

Since 2002, when Clif Bar made the strategic decision to source product ingredients from organic farms, the company has achieved […]

January 11, 2011

Guardian's 'Greenest-Government-Ever' Meter Priorities

Guardian's 'Greenest-Government-Ever' Meter Priorities

Damian Carrington at the Guardian has it right that the coalition government probably won’t do very well on the “greenest […]

January 10, 2011

Attacking the Oceanic Garbage Gyres with…Art?!

Attacking the Oceanic Garbage Gyres with…Art?!

Plastic, to most people, is just a vehicle to carry their groceries, contain their soda or water, and serve as […]

January 7, 2011

Just How Sustainable Is Starbucks? New Logo, New Waste

By Tara Alley Starbucks has been working rather diligently lately in an effort to prove their dedication to being a […]

January 7, 2011

Is Coal a Dead Man Walking?

Is Coal a Dead Man Walking?

Plenty of renewable energy advocates were irritated over Washington DC’s failure to pass any meaningful energy legislation in 2010. But […]

January 5, 2011

Biomass Plant Construction Begins at Colby College

Biomass Plant Construction Begins at Colby College

A new biomass plant is under construction at Colby College. The plant will replace 1 million gallons of heating fuel […]

Jonathan Mariano

January 5, 2011

The Green Brewhaha: Sustainability at Steam Whistle Brewing

The Green Brewhaha: Sustainability at Steam Whistle Brewing

What’s your name and the name of your brewery? Sybil Taylor, Steam Whistle Brewing How long have you been in […]

jennifer boynton

January 5, 2011

Green Lifestyle Expert Recommends Paper Plates to Save Water, We Say Nonsense

Disposable dinnerware and utensils have progressed since the limited selection of plastic, paper and polystyrene options of a generation ago. […]

January 4, 2011

Rapid Rise in Middle East Energy Use Presents New Concerns

Rapid Rise in Middle East Energy Use Presents New Concerns

Global energy use is on the rise, fueled by things like economic expansion, development and population growth. Along with rising […]

Cory Vanderpool

January 3, 2011

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