Going green in New York is not as hard as it seems. You can go out and still live green.
1. 70 Park Avenue Hotel
Part of the Kimpton Hotels, 70 Park Avenue Hotel participates in its Earthcare: Eco Program. As an eco-friendly hotel, they implement a linen and towel re-use program and an extensive recycling program. They use energy efficient light bulbs throughout the hotel. All hotel materials and paper are 100% recycled and use soy-based inks. All the cleaning materials they use are non-toxic and environmentally safe. Participating guests get extra discounts, including using hybrid cars.
70 Park Avenue, New York,
Green SF: Become An Eco-Tourist in San Francisco
by Jaclyn Abergas September 16th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Environment, Outdoor Ideas, Transportation Tips
How can we help make the world a better place, even during our vacations? By becoming an eco-tourist! Let's try becoming an eco-tourist in San Francisco.
1. Golden Gate Bridge
Visit the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and walk or bike across its 1.9-km walkway. An average walk may take at least an hour and a half to go to the other side of the bridge. Depending on a person's resistance to strong winds, it may take him longer. You also can rent a bike to ride from end to end of the bridge. Most bikes are available for rent at $7/hour. To
1. Golden Gate Bridge
Visit the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and walk or bike across its 1.9-km walkway. An average walk may take at least an hour and a half to go to the other side of the bridge. Depending on a person's resistance to strong winds, it may take him longer. You also can rent a bike to ride from end to end of the bridge. Most bikes are available for rent at $7/hour. To
Breeding Cows That Burp Less
by Bea September 9th, 2009 | Easy Ideas, Environment, Pollution
According to scientists, cows are responsible for about 75% of the world’s methane gas emissions. This methane is a a greenhouse gas that is said to be contributing to climate change. How do cows emit all of this methane? Well, it is thought most of it is released in the form of potent burps. These potent burps are 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.
So, what is one way to stop these problems? Stop the burps from occurring! You may think that this sounds like a crazy idea, but scientists actually are working on breeding cows that burp less.
So, what is one way to stop these problems? Stop the burps from occurring! You may think that this sounds like a crazy idea, but scientists actually are working on breeding cows that burp less.
Is Your City Green?
by Louise September 3rd, 2009 | Environment, Pollution
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Recently, National Geographic's Paul McRandle and Sara Smiley Smith considered what factors help designate a city as green, and with that they composed a list of the top 25 green cities in the U.S.A. Well, what makes a city green? Is it just having an abundance of recycling bins and bike routes?
Taking a look at the highlights of the top 25 green cities, it is clear that there are many diverse aspects that qualify a city as green. Eugene, Oregon, with a population of nearly 140,000, makes the top of the list; it
Recently, National Geographic's Paul McRandle and Sara Smiley Smith considered what factors help designate a city as green, and with that they composed a list of the top 25 green cities in the U.S.A. Well, what makes a city green? Is it just having an abundance of recycling bins and bike routes?
Taking a look at the highlights of the top 25 green cities, it is clear that there are many diverse aspects that qualify a city as green. Eugene, Oregon, with a population of nearly 140,000, makes the top of the list; it
