... "Career Moves announces Green Careers I, on Tuesday, May 20, 6 -- 8 p.m. to focus on careers in green building. At NEXUS Green Building Resource Center, 38 Chauncy St., Seventh Floor, Boston. " ...Via Wicked Local West Roxbury: Regional calendar of Events
... "The course addressed energy sources that provide alternatives to fossil fuels. The instruction also focused on the technology basis of alternative energy methods and their practicality, potential for widespread use and economic effectiveness. The class covered energy technologies such as photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind energy, geothermal and thermal gradient sources, biomass and synthetic fuels, hydroelectric, wave and tidal energy, and nuclear energy. " ...Via Johns Hopkins University: Green Engineering Grows in Classrooms
RecycleBank helps communites increase participation in their recycling programs via incentives. The incentives take the form of awards that can be used at participaing local stores.
"Cherry Hill [NJ] was looking for a cost-effective way to reduce waste and curb rising landfill fees, and double ... its existing recycling program. By offering a reward-based initiative and streamlining recycling efforts, RecycleBank makes it easy for citizens to participate in the program. "
"... RecycleBank ... provides communities with a cost-effective and environmentally conscious solution to the rising cost of waste collection."
"RecycleBank ... [provides] ... tools to quickly and easily measure the amount of material each home recycles. ... then converted into RecycleBank reward dollars that can be used with hundreds of local and national reward partners. ..."
Via: Recycle Bank Link
Via: Cherry Hill, NJ Link
Continue reading "Recycle Bank and Cherry Hill, NJ: Increasing Recycling Rates" »
Looking for something green items that can make a difference or just to have fun with ... ? 
Check out the items on Terra Pass ...
Want to know how much energy an item uses ... check out "Kill A Watt EZ" ...
How about "Greenopoly" where you can trade carb
on credits ...
Or an Wind Up MP3 player ...
Via: Terrapass Link
Fortune's "Brainstorm Green" is an invitation only event on April 21 - 22, 2008 in Pasadena, California.
Set to occur during Earth Day, 2008 (April 22) the event brings " ... environmentally-minded business leaders and the green movement's brightest thinkers ..." together for "... for FORTUNE's first-ever Brainstorm: GREEN Conference."
" ... will be an unprecedented gathering of business and environmental leaders, as executives, academics, politicians and NGOs join to discuss the impact of the green movement and explore the opportunities and challenges facing FORTUNE 500 companies, entrepreneurs, government, and the financial world."
Continue reading "Fortune Brainstorm Green - April 21-22, 2008" »
... "UD's Department of Chemical Engineering and the Center for Catalytic Science and Technology will administer the three-year, $300,000 NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant, which will enable 10 exemplary students per year in chemical engineering to work with UD researchers on such projects as the design of new fuel cells, to the engineering of novel nanomaterial coatings to reduce the drag on ships in water. " ...Via University of Delaware: Internships offered
"Earth Hour ... annual international event started in 2007, held on the last Saturday of March, that asks households and businesses to turn off their lights and non-essential electrical appliances for one hour in the evening. ...promoted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald."
See Wikipedia for images of major locations before and after the lights are turned off.
Via: Wikipediua Link
Continue reading "Earth Hour - Global Awareness of Global Warming" »
... "The new major in environmental studies will complement the renewable energy and sustainability initiatives that are already in place or in progress at UMM. " ...Via University of Minnesota, Morris Campus: Options in Environmental Studies
Recognizing their unique role in teaching future leaders, scientists, and policy makers ... The American College and University Presidents Climate Committee has set our criteria to help institutions of higher learning become carbon neutral. A framework is provided as well as actions to take along the way ...
"The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment... to address global warming ...neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts ..."
"... the Presidents Climate Commitment provides a framework and support for America’s colleges and universities to go climate neutral. ... recognizes the unique responsibility ... in training the people who will develop the social, economic and technological solutions to reverse global warming.
Efforts involve:
Via: American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Link
More and more people WANT to go GREEN. More and more companies SAY they are GREEN.
How do you get some objective idea about what is really green?
>>>Green-e may be able to help ...
"...Green-e is the nation's leading independent consumer protection program for the sale of renewable energy and greenhouse gas reductions in the retail market. ... offers certification and verification of renewable energy and greenhouse gas mitigation products. It is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions."
Via: green-e.org Link
Some schools are already green. Others are just getting started. Many need help with a structured program to guide them. 
Green Flag promotes 4 key areas:
-- Indoor Air Quality - looking at mold, irritants, etc
-- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, - pretty self explanatory
-- Non Toxic Products - cleaning products and others
-- Integrated Pest Management - for grounds and indoors
"Schools across the nation are using the Green Flag School Program to make their schools healthier places to work and learn. ... Achieve recognition for ... your school already does, and improve your program with the support of teachers and field experts across the country. ... check out the Green Flag School Program today!"
Via: Green Flag Program Link
Being green can run the continuum from easy (use CFL bulbs) to hard (change your lifestyle) and low cost (turn off unused lights) to expensive (install a solar electrical system).
Why be green? Did you know that the " ... average American household generates 15,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide each year ..."
"... replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Carbon Dioxide Savings is 150 pounds per bulb annually. Cost: $2.50 per bulb."
" ... Move the temperature down 2 degrees in the winter and up 2 degrees in the summer. Saves 2,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide each year. Cost : None (Cost Savings)"
Via: New York State Press Release Link
... "Harry Barkus Gray from the California Institute of Technology will speak on Powering the Planet with Solar Energy. Gray is the Arnold O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry
New Jersey's Clean Energy Conference,on September 27 - 28, 2007 will honor nominees that are saving energy and advancing the state of clean energy in New Jersey. The winner will be named at the conference.
Nominees include Home Builders, Colleges and Universities, and Vendors.
The annual conference is in it's 3rd year. " ...brings together ... leading energy professionals and businesses to learn, network, and discuss the issues shaping the energy market and the New Jersey energy market in particular."
" ... provides an excellent forum ... to learn more about the economics of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and how to hedge against rising energy costs, to leverage the financial and environmental benefits of clean energy."
" .. Conference ... has been expanded to 2 days. New workshops and programs are being added ... A special Municipal track and evening networking session will be the focus of day 1. Day 2 will have new workshops and sessions and the luncheon presentation of the Clean Energy Leadership Awards. ... "
"... Special workshops include:"
Via: NewJerseyCleanEnergy.com Link
Recycling Fun Facts:
>>> Read on for some intersting information....
* "The first real recycling program was introduced in New York City in the 1890s. The city's first recycling plant was built in 1898."
* "By 1924, 83% of American cities were separating some trash items to be reused."
* "Every year, each American throws out about 1,200 pounds of organic garbage that can be composted.""
* "This chart shows the composition of an average garbage dump. Notice how much of it is recyclable!!"
Via: Recycling FunFacts Link
"Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT) is developing radically new technology, backed by the UK government, for exploiting tidal currents for large-scale power generation. We do not have any commercially available products at present, but we aim to achieve this by 2007-8."
"The basic requirements for cost-effective power generation from tidal streams using MCT's technology are a mean spring peak velocity exceeding about 2.25 to 2.5m/s (4.5 to 5 knots) with a depth of water of 20 to 30m - the red spots on the map (right) show some of the locations meeting these criteria around the UK and northern France."
"Our technology represents a novel method for generating electricity from a huge energy resource in the sea. ... even rarer if the technology, as in this case:-"
"produces no pollution and has negligible environmental impact"
"delivers energy to a predictable timetable"
"has the potential to make a major contribution to future energy needs"
"... the relentless energy of marine currents has been obvious from the earliest days of seafaring, it is only now that ... this a technically feasible and economically viable possibility."
Via: Marine Current Turbines Link
So ... you think you are doing all you can to be GREEN and help the environment? Would you pass an AUDIT? Would you want to?
Just in case you want to have someone check up on how good, environmentally, you are ... Read on:
Donnachadh McCarthy is an environmental auditor. "Through his auditing company "3 Acorns Enviromental Tranformations" he provides an environmental auditing service to individuals, families and small businesses, assisting them to improve their environmental performance." 
"... believes ... environmentalists should lead by example and so seeks as far as practical to live by the green principles which he promotes.
>> Thus his home was the first private home in London to export solar electricity from the roof of his home in Camberwell to London Electricity.
>> His hot water is heated by a solar water heating system powered by a solar pump.
>> His WC is supplied by a rain harvester.
>> He travels to work by cycle.
>> On the 24th of October 2005 he had a wind turbine installed on his home and became London Energy's first ever domestic wind electricity supplier."
An audit consists of a review of these areas with " ... assessment of current environmental practice and proposals for its improvement ..."
For more information see McCarty's book "Saving the Planet without Costing the Earth " Link
Via: 3 Acorns Eco Auditing Link
Want to be green?
>>Yes
Know how to be green?
>>No
Need Help?
>> What is available?
In addition to numerous web sites and countless articles there is now personal coaching available. Read on to learn more about the Carbon Coach ...
In the face of conflicting information about what the most significant sources of carbon dioxide are, we dither. When we aren’t sure what to tackle first, we delay. When we are short of time and personal energy, we only tackle things that we are confident will make a dent in our carbon footprint. That’s where I come in."I can help coach you toward a continual reduction of your carbon usage. ... shrunk my own carbon footprint significantly ... and I can steer you towards those actions that are the most effective, most practical and most rewarding in your situation."
" ... as ... with sports or life coaches, having a friendly source of enlightenment and encouragement can help you to turn more of your intentions into actions."
" ... As a result of working with me, people tend to find joy in 'travelling light' and often regret not taking action earlier. People also find that the financial savings they make quickly cover the cost of my involvement, generating a very welcome financial and environmental win-win."
Via: Carboncoach.com Link
" Here are some more of the 50 Easy Ways to go Green". For the complete list follow the link at the end of this BLOG post.
"Go native - Plant flowers and shrubs that are well suited to your climate (the staff at your local nursery can help). The benefit: You'll use less fertilizer and pesticides."
Five eco labels you can really trust
"USDA Organic - Seen on: Food products - What it means -Food is produced without antibiotics, genetic engineering, or most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides."
"Rainforest Alliance Certified -Seen on: Coffee, chocolate, bananas - What it means - Companies harvesting the food practice soil and water conservation; they also reduce the use of pesticides."
"Fair Trade Certified - Seen on: Coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit, rice, sugar -What it means - Food is grown on small farms; farmers receive a fair price."
"Certified Humane - Seen on: Eggs, meat -What it means - Animals raised for dairy, meat, and poultry products are treated humanely. Growth hormones are prohibited, and animals are raised on a diet without antibiotics."
"Green Seal - Seen on: Napkins, toilet paper, paper towels - What it means - they must meet recycling and bleaching standards."
Via: MSN.com Link
G.E. Announces the Earth Rewards "Green Credit Card. The Rewards are in the form of reliable greenhouse gas offsets - even the application process is GREEN (paperless).
To learn more --- Read on:
"New York, NY, July 25, 2007 – ... the GE Money Earth RewardsSM Platinum MasterCard,® the first US credit card dedicated to reducing cardholders’ carbon emissions through trustworthy and reliable greenhouse gas emission offsets."
" ... the first consumer finance product in GE’s ecomagination portfolio – allows users to reduce their carbon footprint by automatically contributing up to one percent of their card purchases to buy greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions offsets. ... making Earth Rewards their primary card, a typical consumer could ... offset a significant portion of their likely direct annual GHG emissions. The application process is 100 percent paperless, ...".
“ ... the consumer-focused, educational MyEarthRewards.com and ecomagination.com web sites highlight the ways that GE is helping customers meet their growing environmental needs.”
" ... Each Earth Day (April 22), those Rewards will be used to purchase and retire greenhouse gas emissions credits through GE AES Greenhouse Gas Services, a joint venture between GE Energy Financial Services and The AES Corporation, ... ".
“GE and AES are committed to reducing 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases each year by 2010 – equal to taking nearly 1.8 million cars off the road annually, ...”.
"... consumers will be able to select ... a full one percent of their card net purchases to GHG emission reduction projects; or contribute ½ percent to reduction projects and receive ½ percent cash back through their monthly statements ... will be able to switch back and forth between reward programs whenever they choose... ".
Sounds great. What is the impact a typical consumer cam make based on selected spending?
"Purchase Amount - Environmental Impact"
"$25 - Offsets the emissions associated with running a typical refrigerator for a month."
"$500 - Offsets the emissions from driving nearly 1,500 miles in the average car."
"$750/month for one year - Offsets the direct emissions one consumer is likely to produce in a year."
"The Earth Rewards card was launched at 7 World Trade Center, New York City’s first high performance LEED-certified commercial building (“LEED” is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™,... ".
For educational information: ecomagination.com
Via: G.E. NewsCenter.com Link
" Here are some more of the 50 Easy Ways to go Green". For the complete list follow the link at the end of this BLOG post.
"Become a flexitarian - Swap out one meat dish a week for a veggie plate. ... raising produce is "cheaper," in terms of energy, than raising animals. Log on to vegweb.com to find tasty, meatless recipes..."
"Go for the gold- coffee filters ... - Spare trees by replacing paper filters in your coffeemaker with reusables (usually gold colored).""Compost - Instead of trashing food scraps, toss them into Gardener's Supply Company Kitchen Compost Crock, a ceramic countertop composter that's perfect for first-timers (gardeners.com)."
"Break out the bamboo -... is a far more sustainable natural resource than wood because it grows very quickly."
"Buy a laptop - It uses considerably less power than a desktop computer.
"Get off junk mail lists - Register with the Direct Marketing Association's Mail Preference Service (dmaconsumers.org) ... a significant reduction in mail after three months."
"Buy organic for baby - ... 100 percent organic cotton grown without harmful chemicals (hannaandersson.com)".
"Teach kids to be green - Give your little ones responsibility for your family's recycling ... ".
Via: MSN.com Link
There are many companies that offer Green Products. Many provide a wide range of products. All have neat web sites.
Seventh Generation's web site has lots of great Green Factoids and links to living the Green life.
We can all make a difference - one at a time. "Each individual can make a difference .... The choices we make everyday regarding the food we eat, how much water and energy we consume, the types of cleaning products we use, the kind of car (and how often) we drive, all can have a positive or negative impact on the earth."
What about the name? What is the meaning or message?
"... derives its name from the Great Law of the Iroquois that states, In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations."
"... provide interesting and relevant information through our product packaging and other initiatives including printed materials. .. "The Seventh Generation Guide to a Non-Toxic Home," a comprehensive guide designed to help consumers and retail buyers make better health and environmental choices ... perhaps the most important lesson ... is that "as goes the earth's health, so goes ours."
Interesting Factoid:
"If every household in the U.S. replaced just one 4 pack of 400 sheet virgin fiber bathroom tissue with 100% recycled ones, we could save: 1,450,000 trees, 3.7 million cubic feet of landfill space, equal to 5,500 full garbage trucks, 523 million gallons of water, a year’s supply for 4,100 families of four, and avoid 89,000 pounds of pollution!"
Via: Seventh Generation.com Link
Starbucks and Global Green USA collaborate to promote awareness and education of the choices 
needed to stem global warming. Playing the green game requires the user to look for ways to reduce CO2 emissions and lower the impact on global warming. ...
Enter the Green Game.
