Turn Your Desktop Green
Download EcoWidgetFeatured Affiliate
The Organic and Non-GMO Report
Artisan Jewelry
All our fine artisan jewelry has been fairly traded, giving you a beautiful piece of jewelry and the artisans a fair deal.
editorial_affiliates
Editorial Affiliates Directory
Earth 911
Earth 911 empowers the Earth’s citizenry with community-specific "actionable" environmental information for you to use in everyday life for the purpose of living responsibly by contributing to the solution of sustainability.
The environmental Web portal, www.earth911.org, provides access to many areas of community-specific "actionable" environmental information at no cost to the user or taxpayer.
Earth 911 and the national recycling telephone hot line, 1-800-CLEANUP, is the best resource for community-specific "actionable" content.
Website: http://earth911.org/
Contact:
LA City Committee Supports Plastic Bag Fee, Foam Container Ban
July 4, 2008 09:56 AM - , Earth 911
Los Angeles is considering a plan that would reduce plastic bag use by retailers and ban foam containers at city facilities, reports the Associated Press. The city council’s energy and environment committee unanimously supported Tuesday a plan to ban the use of plastic bags at all supermarkets and retail stores, unless the state passes a bill which would impose a $.25 fee for each plastic bag.
Alabama Student Calculates Cost Savings of Recycling
July 3, 2008 11:17 AM - , Earth 911
A business student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has found that the city of Birmingham could save as much as $1.8 million over 10 years if it could boost its recycling participation rate to 25 percent, reports the Associated Press.
Driving Smart
July 1, 2008 11:08 AM - , Earth 911
Cruising through town in a sleek $25,000 hybrid vehicle would make almost anyone look and feel good, but that’s not a reasonable option for all individuals and families. However, there are dozens of simple ways to reduce the environmental impact of your driving and save money at the gas pump.
8 Ways to Green Your Independence Day
June 30, 2008 08:04 AM - , Earth 911
The Fourth of July: summer’s most famous holiday. Fireworks, barbecues and a day off to enjoy the sunshine. But can you make America’s birthday Earth Day as well? Here’s eight steps for an eco-friendly Fourth.
New Hybrid Recycling Trucks on the Road
June 19, 2008 08:44 AM - , Earth 911
The Peterbilt Motor Company has rolled out two medium-duty hybrid work trucks to be used for garbage and recycling pickup, reports Riverwired.
Invention to Make Water Recycling Faster, Cheaper
June 13, 2008 08:58 AM - , Earth 911
California scientist Meng Lean has invented a new water filtration method that is cheaper and can recycle about five times faster than today’s system, according to ABC7. The water is not safe for drinking but can be used for activities such as agriculture.
Dell Recycles 100 Million Pounds of Equipment
June 12, 2008 08:32 AM - , Earth 911
With 100 million pounds of equipment recycled, 2007 marked a new record for Dell as the year with the largest product recycling volume. This is a 20 percent increase from 2006. “Our customers and stakeholders are inspiring us to lead a new era of environmental responsibility,” said Director of Sustainable Business Tod Arbogast in a news release. “We are at a historic point in time when the combined efforts of companies, customers, employees and suppliers will make the critical changes to protect our shared Earth.”
Take That Green All the Way to the Bank
June 9, 2008 08:38 AM - , Earth 911
Banks could save enough paper to circle the earth 239 times if consumers stopped receiving paper statements, according to a new research study. That’s 687,000 tons of paper. Currently, three out of four consumers still receive paper bank statements, although they have indicated their willingness to be more loyal to a bank that cares about product stewardship.
Most Environmentally Conscious Consumers Are Also Tech-Savvy
June 3, 2008 09:03 AM - , Earth 911
Mediamark Research and Intelligence, which interviews approximately 26,000 U.S. adults in their each year, has released a statement saying that the most environmentally conscious of its six consumer segment.
8 Ways to Green Your Beach Trip
June 2, 2008 08:15 AM - , Earth 911
For those with ocean access, summer time is beach time. Before you get out your boogie board and picnic basket, here’s a few ways to keep the environment in mind while you’re “hanging ten” and “soaking up the sun.”