Sports events and green practices aren’t two things you automatically link together. Tailgating, beer drinking, and eating fast food are all behaviors that tend to generate a lot of waste. This is starting to change. National sports teams are working hard with their local communities to develop best practices and to lead by example.
The Houston Rockets are one such team that works together with their home arena, Toyota Center, to set an example for environmental best practices. Some of their key goals are:
1) Recycling - Working to recycle paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum in both employee areas and areas
Green Laundry Tips
by Mackenzie M. May 10th, 2012 | 30 Second Tip
As the temperatures warm, it is important to remember that drying clothes outdoors is the green the way you do your laundry; however, if using a dryer, removing the excess lint will make the entire machine more efficient. Aside from these tips, remember to always make sure the machine is full before running, and only wash clothes after a couple of uses. Also, be sure to use only organic detergents as well as the coldest water setting possible. For maximum efficiency, buy only energy-efficient appliances. It is also very important to check whether clothes need dry-cleaning before purchase. Dry
NJ Embraces Solar: Some Unhappy
by Jessica B. April 20th, 2012 | Environmental News
In an effort to save on long term energy costs, New Jersey became one of the forerunners in the shift to solar power with a long term goal of using renewable sources of energy to provide over 20% of power in the state. Following this initiative, NJ energy giant, PSE & G began to install solar panels throughout New Jersey, including upscale Bergen County.
Unlike other projects where solar energy farms are built in open areas, or where companies house solar panels on their roofs, in Bergen County, the panels are spread out throughout communities, several to a street. These
Unlike other projects where solar energy farms are built in open areas, or where companies house solar panels on their roofs, in Bergen County, the panels are spread out throughout communities, several to a street. These
Electricity from Human Waste
by Jessica B. April 10th, 2012 | Environmental News
It sounds too good to be true - using waste products to create electricity, but several groups of scientists around the world are hoping this new method will be a tool to help developing nations and the modern world to be able to produce renewable energy. The idea builds on microbial fuel cells, which are cells that use organic materials to generate electricity. Thus far, the biggest challenge seems to be getting these waste materials to create levels of electricity that would be valuable.
The results of the research were presented at last month’s National Meeting and Exposition of the
The results of the research were presented at last month’s National Meeting and Exposition of the
Earth Hour – Global Community Effort
by Jessica B. March 20th, 2012 | Environmental News
As the end of March rolls around, it is time again for Earth Hour – a large international movement which calls attention to our environment, global warming, and our energy demands.
What is Earth Hour? It is an hour where individuals, companies, cities, and organizations turn off as much of their lights and utilities as possible. The idea is to send a message to the community that we are all doing what we can to preserve energy, and the hour shows how much energy we can preserve when we work together.
Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2006. It spread
What is Earth Hour? It is an hour where individuals, companies, cities, and organizations turn off as much of their lights and utilities as possible. The idea is to send a message to the community that we are all doing what we can to preserve energy, and the hour shows how much energy we can preserve when we work together.
Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2006. It spread
