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Commentary, Sustainability
Next push must be sustainable energy
Sustainability
By Joyce Emery   
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The cancellation of two proposed new coal-burning power plants in Iowa is a ray of hope that we can indeed cope with the new reality of human-caused global warming. A major factor in the cancellations was the state of the economy and lack of capital. However, it was encouraging that Interstate Power and Light will continue constructing a wind farm in northern Iowa.
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Fix a Leak Week
Sustainability
By Laurie David and Allen Hershkowitz, Ph.D: Waterless Urinals: A Breath of Fresh Air   
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Every Drop Counts
More than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes each year from easy-to-fix leaks. That’s why ecoTransitions is participating in Fix a Leak Week, March 16 to 20, 2009, and we encourage you to join us.
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Ashes to Ashes, Rice Crispies to Dirt Collegiate Composting Saves Cafeteria Scraps from the Landfill
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Sunday, February 22, 2009
College campuses are getting into the composting game. Determined to reduce their "solid waste streams," students and staff are pitching their scraps and left-over lasagna into compost bins.
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Creating Sustainable Communities
Sustainability
By Paul Clarke   
Sunday, March 08, 2009
New Social Movement?
For a while now I have been thinking that the locally grown food initiatives that are taking place across the country and beyond are perhaps indicative of something of a shift in people's consciousness.
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The Udder Sustainability Act of 2009
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Saturday, March 07, 2009
I was thinking about measures Congress could pass to help stimulate the economy and be “green” and “sustainable” at the same time, and I think I’ve come up with something.
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Solar Ready Water Heaters
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Friday, March 13, 2009
Is it time to replace your old or failing hot water heater? Not sure whether to install a high efficiency water heater or go to the next level with a tankless or solar water heater?
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USB Rechargeable Batteries
Sustainability
By John Borg & Eco Imprints   
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Put your logo on USB batteries that save money, reduce toxic waste and can be used re-used hundreds of times.
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Sustainable seafood is everyone's business
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Monday, March 09, 2009
American fisheries are more than just an important source of food and staple of our culture; they also contribute billions of dollars to the U.S. economy.
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Whole Foods Market
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Today marks the end of our week long focus on for-profit businesses who support the nonprofit sector.
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The Wind Helmet Combines Safety and Sustainability
Sustainability
By Josh Loposer   
Friday, March 06, 2009
Here at Green Daily, we've run across quite a few inventions recently designed to two-wheeling power to the next level, the bike generator, the Green Wheel, etc. -- but the Wind Helmet may just take the prize for originality.
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The newest thing in sustainability is the 'PowerPod' modular
Sustainability
By LAUREN SAUSSER Union Leader Correspondent   
Monday, March 16, 2009
Pembroke-based Epoch Homes is taking the meaning of "going green" to a whole new level.
President and CEO John Ela said while other construction companies are talking about initiatives to make their projects more environmentally friendly and sustainable, Epoch is actually doing it.
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Architectural Firm Cuts Power Use Almost In Half With Sustainability
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Sunday, February 22, 2009
From the recycled tire and carpet flooring to the skylights in the ceiling to the  sedum on the roof, everything at the Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative whispers sustainability.
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Used Bicycles: Sustainability Anyone?
Sustainability
By Scott Byers   
Monday, March 09, 2009
Used Bicycles: Sustainability Anyone?
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EarthTalk: What Is The “Green Cities” Movement?
Sustainability
By Administrator   
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “green cities” movement?
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Report Finds U.S. Farming Increasingly Sustainable
Sustainability
By The Gourmet Retailer   
Thursday, January 22, 2009

Initial findings of a first-of-its-kind report released at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting suggest that American farms are making progress toward reducing their environmental footprint. The Environmental Resource Indicators report, which evaluated the nation's land use, water use, energy use, soil loss and climate impact in corn, soy, cotton and wheat production over the past two decades, is the work of Field to Market, the Keystone Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture.

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