‘Cash for Caulkers’ to Incentivize Home Weatherizing
November 30, 2009
Joe Biden announced $454 million for the new “Recovery Through Retrofit” plan (aka “Cash for Caulkers”), a stimulus effort to weatherize American homes.
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The Future Looks Brighter with Energy Smart Miami
November 24, 2009
The city of Miami released its Energy Smart Miami plan in April 2009. The plan involves developing energy-efficient systems and “smart” electric grids throughout the city.
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What’s in Your Cup? Convenience vs. Sustainability
November 18, 2009
Starbucks cups currently can’t be recycled. Seven stores in Manhattan are trying to change that.
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Fight Global Warming with Energy Star
November 10, 2009
The Change the World, Start with Energy Star campaign aims to fight global warming starting at home.
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Cash for Clunkers: Trade in Your Old Fridge for $50
September 22, 2009
You can save far more energy and money by switching to a newer fridge, but what do you do with an old one that works just fine?
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Upcycling is the New Recycling — OC-Based Author Spots Trends and California’s Loose Ends
August 2, 2009
The biggest current trend of in reuse? Upcycling, according to author K.B. Keilbach. Upcycling simply takes something, cleans it and uses it for something else.