eCycle gets green light
October 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Which direction will Santa Rosa go?
Two years ago, the balance of power shifted in Santa Rosa politics. Now a fierce battle is under way to try to shift it back. The question that only voters can answer is whether the new majority can hold onto its gains in the face of challengers determined to retake the lost ground.
Read more on The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Palestinian dream city hits snag from Israel
It is billed as a symbol of the future Palestine: a modern, middle-class city of orderly streets, parks and shopping plazas rising in the hills of the West Bank, ready for independence, affluence and peace.
Read more on Seattle Times
Environmental justice conference starts Thursday
GAINESVILLE – A three-day environmental justice conference begins in Gainesville Thursday. Hosted by the Newtown Florist Club, it will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Read more on AccessNorthGa.com
Where are the Commonwealth Games’ ‘green calculators’?
New Delhi, Oct 8 : The Commonwealth Games are nearly half way through but the ‘green calculators’ – to calculate the carbon footprint during the mega sporting event – are yet to come up at the Games Village and six sporting venues.
Read more on New Kerala
eCycle gets green light
Chilliwack will become a major hub in B.C. when it comes to keeping old TVs, computer terminals and other electronic waste out of landfills because of a new electronic recycling facility.
Read more on The Delta Optimist
Hi Score Conversion of Florida Condominium to Energy Saving Lighting Saves 40% Off Light Bill
September 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Local media company takes green message to many platforms
PORTSMOUTH — In a media landscape where the Internet is as indispensable as it is convenient, trying to find the most effective means of keeping someone’s attention is as crucial as grabbing it.
Read more on Portsmouth Herald
Details of Green Repair program discussed
Reading – The School Committee was informed this week about a new program involving the repair or replacement of roofs, windows and/or boilers at schools that are otherwise structurally sound.
Read more on Woburn Daily Times Chronicle
Mafia mobsters go green to get their dirty hands on wind farm grants
TRAPANI, Sicily: Rising above the sun-scorched countryside, looking out over hilltop villages and vineyards, Italy’s wind farms – promising a clean, green future – have acquired a dirtier whiff. They are the latest industry to be infiltrated by the country’s mobsters.
Read more on Brisbane Times
Valentino’s sommelier has famous palate
Don Castaldo is bringing his energy and exquisite palate and joining other top talent at Valentino’s on the Green, opening on September 8, 2010. The sommelier, or wine expert, began his illustrious career at just 23 at a highly respected Westchester restaurant.
Read more on Queens Courier
Hi Score Conversion of Florida Condominium to Energy Saving Lighting Saves 40% Off Light Bill
MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – September 7, 2010) – Hi Score Corporation ( PINKSHEETS : HSCO ) announced today that the second stage of the conversion of the Ocean Four Condominium Towers in Sunny Isles, Florida has been completed. The company successfully completed the replacement of approximately 3,500 T8 fluorescent tubes with the EcoGreenBulb T5 Retrofit System. Management at Ocean Four confirmed …
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Ditch the Fuel and Ride Light: The Milner Motors ElectriCar
September 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Hybrid Cars
Join us at the New York Auto Show for a look at the Milner Motors ElectriCar, a concept plug-in hybrid electric car that is environmentally friendly, energy efficient, stylish, affordable, and easy to use. For more behind the scenes action check us out at www.presspasstv.com
Volkswagen UP! Light Concept
August 19, 2010 by admin
Filed under Fuel Economy
www.eurocarnews.com – Europes strongest automotive brand is setting standards worldwide when it comes to efficiency with its clean high-tech TDI and TSI engines. Now this is being followed up by latest coup at the Los Angeles Auto Show (December 4 to 13): the world premiere of the Up! Lite A progressive, fuel efficient and in all details cleverly designed four-seater with a hybrid drive. Combined fuel consumption: 2.44 l/100 km or 70 mpg/highway! No other car is more sustainable. With a drive concept consisting of a TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) as well as top aerodynamics (Cd value: 0.237), Volkswagen is driving CO2 emissions down to a sensational 65 g/km. This makes the three-door concept the worlds most fuel efficient car and from the perspective of its overall CO2 footprint the worlds most environmentally friendly four-seat car as well. Both technically and visually, the Up! Lite is a preview of the future. The image of the car body with its clean lines, as though sculpted from a block of aluminium, underscores just how fascinating a car tuned to aerodynamic perfection can look.
5.11 Tactical Light for Life LED Flashlight by US Cavalry
August 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Find this item at: www.uscav.com 5.11 Tactical” has entered into a partnership with IVUS Energy Innovations, the makers of Flashpoint™ Power Technology, to bring you a flashlight that will revolutionize the portable lighting category. The 5.11 Tactical® Light For Life™ Flashlight provides the longest uptime, the fastest recharge on the market, it is environmentally friendly and you will never need to replace your flashlight. The 5.11 Tactical® Light For Life™ Flashlight will go from dead flat to a full charge in only 90 seconds – 160 times faster than the nearest rechargeable flashlight. State-of-the-art polymer body that is impact, abrasion and water resistant Recharges in 90 seconds, powered by Flashpoint™ technology No batteries – ultracapacitor driven with no memory loss Unmatched return on investment Environmentally friendly – RoHS compliant, no batteries, no heavy metal Will charge and hold its charge 50000 times Powered by 3 LEDs rated for more than 50000 hours – equals 40 hours a week, for more than 24 years Internal components are rated for a life of over 50000 cycles Includes a DC charger, nylon belt ring and a mounting bracket Limited lifetime warranty Imported Weight: 1.4 lbs. Find yours at www.uscav.com. Get 10% off your first order when you use the code YOUTUBE at checkout!
How To Recycle old light bulbs
August 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Learn how to make a cool vase out of recycled light bulbs! Don’t throw them away
5.11 Tactical Light For Life Flashlight by US Cavalry
July 13, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Find this item at: www.uscav.com 5.11 Tactical” has entered into a partnership with IVUS Energy Innovations, the makers of Flashpoint™ Power Technology, to bring you a flashlight that will revolutionize the portable lighting category. The 5.11 Tactical® Light For Life™ Flashlight provides the longest uptime, the fastest recharge on the market, it is environmentally friendly and you will never need to replace your flashlight. The 5.11 Tactical® Light For Life™ Flashlight will go from dead flat to a full charge in only 90 seconds – 160 times faster than the nearest rechargeable flashlight. State-of-the-art polymer body that is impact, abrasion and water resistant Recharges in 90 seconds, powered by Flashpoint™ technology No batteries – ultracapacitor driven with no memory loss Unmatched return on investment Environmentally friendly – RoHS compliant, no batteries, no heavy metal Will charge and hold its charge 50000 times Powered by 3 LEDs rated for more than 50000 hours – equals 40 hours a week, for more than 24 years Internal components are rated for a life of over 50000 cycles Includes a DC charger, nylon belt ring and a mounting bracket Limited lifetime warranty Imported
Tips for a Green Home : Recycling Light Bulbs for an Eco Friendly Home
July 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Recycle light bulbs, tips from a conservation expert, and learn about the Household Hazard Waste Collection Program in thisfree environmental video. Expert: Nili Nathan Contact: earth911.org Bio: Nili Nathan, host of “Great Healing Getaways”, is the creator of a television series and Web site on holistic health, where she researches, writes, and reports. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
PolyBrite’s environmentally friendly LED Light Stick RED
June 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
- Three function switch provides Off, Steady and Flashing Mode
- Replaceable LR44 alkaline watch batteries last up to 200 hours
- Patented polymer/LED technology
- Waterproof to 100 ft
Product Description
PolyBrite’s environmentally friendly LED Light Stick, ideal for search and rescue training, can be carried on walks, or as a lighted novelty item. Presented in assorted colors, the LuxieLight has both a flashing and constant mode, and can be hooked onto just about anything for fun and higher visibility. LuxieLight uses PolyBrite’s patented polymer/LED technology and a three-function button switch. Using three replaceable LR44 alkaline button cell watch batteries, PolyBrite’s LuxieLight has the ability to provide illumination for up to 200 hours in the flashing mode, is water proof and environmentally safe.
Green light on red-light cameras now yellow
June 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Going Green
Green Books N Binders Receives National Recognition for Offering “Low-Carb” Binder Solutions for Businesses
Sustainable web-to-print company, Green Books N Binders announced today that the technology breakthrough Low-Carb Binder™ has won the “Beyond Environmental Sustainability” award in the 2010 Environmental Innovation Awards.
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Rolling Green residents hope plants will yield ‘more solidarity’
ROCKFORD — Rolling Green neighbors are hoping that a small gesture of community togetherness launched today will help steer their neighborhood on a path of healing.
Read more on Rockford Register Star
Tesla’s green machine revs up for IPO
LONDON (SHARECAST) – An American company making electric cars – Tesla Motors – is set to steal the show when it debuts on Wall Street today.
Read more on ShareCast
Unrest in Tehran Shows Decline of Islamic Regime
The Green Movement’s bloody street protests may not have toppled Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—but they will.
Read more on Newsweek
Green light on red-light cameras now yellow
The city is going forward with red-light cameras but with caution.
Read more on The Observer

