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Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis?

Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis? Around the Water Cooler welcomes Doug Bennett, the water conservation manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and chair of the 2009 WaterSmart Innovations Conference, about the future of our drinking water. http://budurl.com/wc1104 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on November 5, 2009 at 12:06am — No Comments

Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy

This week's Supernova Network Age Briefing will feature Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy. This is a chance to ask questions first-hand about topics as far ranging as current "Smart Grid" efforts, how technology is changing our thinking about carbon sequestration and nuclear energy, and how cybersecurity intersects with our country's energy policy. About our guest: Scott Blake Harris is the General Counsel of the Department of Energy. He was nominated for the p… Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on October 22, 2009 at 7:33pm — No Comments

Help us find a cure

The Wii Mommies would like to extend their welcome to Dr.Kristi Funk, a board-certified surgical breast specialist and an expert in minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods for all types of breast disease. Dr. Funk will be on today to talk about the importance of early detection and breast cancer screening as well as share with our listeners why she believes the "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign from Yoplait is making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.… Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on October 22, 2009 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Oh, What an Effective Web We Weave...

With classes beginning again at Clover Park following the summer break, the Institute is gearing up for another productive year advocating for environmental and economic sustainability in Pierce County. We have just wrapped up what we think is a terrific proposal for stimulus funding from the Department of La… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on September 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Essay Topic Selection Tips That Will Kick-start Your Essay Writing

Many students get stuck on the very first step of essay writing that is “topic selection”. Here I m going to reveal the strategies which will provide immense essay writing help by making your topic selection real easy and fast. Define the Purpose of Essay The first step towards topic selection is to define the purpose of the essay that must be written. Your purpose can be: ? To persuade people… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on September 8, 2009 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Yet Another Reason To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs, many businesses have began buying carbon credits in order to offset their inefficiencies. The motivation for buying carbon credits is that it sometimes cost less to offset a firms carbon footprint with a credit than to reduce consumption. The carbon credits that the businesses purchase are derived from carbon reductions or savings that are a result of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects that other companies or… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 30, 2009 at 6:12pm — No Comments

GoodGuide

For those of you who have trouble deciphering truly green products from those that have been greenwashed, or wonder how socially responsible the company that makes a product is, GoodGuide can help. The website, which is still i… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 30, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Environmentally Friendly Hotels

Before you plan your next vacation, you may want to visit www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com. The website allows you to search a location and view hotels within that area that are making efforts to reduce their environmental impact. Because all efforts to operate sustainably are not equal, the hotels are rated based on their greenness and you can view a list of green practices that they partake in. While you may not want… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 30, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Natural vs. Conventional Sunblock

There are two reasons why you should consider switching from conventional to natural sunblock; your personal health, and the health of the environment. Similar to many other consumer products that have been used for years, conventional sunblocks contain potentially harmful chemicals, a… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 30, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Green Business Pilot Program

The Tacoma Alliance for Clean Technology and Sustainability (Tacoma ACTS) is accepting applications for the one year pilot program of its Green Businesses program. The pilot program will connect 15 Pierce County businesses with financial resources so that they may reduce thei… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 29, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Living Roofs

An increasingly popular feature for all… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 26, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Cancer Risk from Pollution in Puget Sound

An article in the Seattle Times discusses two reports, one from the state and another from the EPA, regarding the cancer risk due to pollution, in various parts of the Puget Sound. The information in the reports is somewhat outdated at 7 years old, but allows readers to grasp the extent… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 25, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

Water-conserving, money-saving tips for summer gardens

(ARA) - Summer 2009 may be a bit less dry than last year in some areas of the country, according to the National Weather Service’s Seasonal Drought Outlook. But it still makes sense, both environmentally and economically, to conserve water as much as possible in you… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 25, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Micro Approach to Sustainability

Living in a more sustainable manner does not have to be expensive or time intensive, rather it often requires just a bit of creativity. Additionally, the effects of small behaviors can add up to quickly match or overshadow the effect of a major effort to live sustainably. I recently read two blog articles that each offer an easy, creative, and possibly cost saving approach to ubiquitous tasks that will help to reduce your impact on the environment. The… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 24, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Screen Savers Offer Little Advantage on Modern Computers

Contrary to popular belief, screen savers cause your computer to consumer more energy than if it was left idle. This is because many screen savers have sophisticated designs and often times will not allow the computer to go into sleep mode. The original purpose of screen savers was t… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 24, 2009 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Government Not Enforcing Green Labeling Guidelines

According to an article in USA Today, the FTC has been doing very little to enforce guidelines that were established in 1992 for making claims about a product's environmental friendliness. The article states that the FTC filed around two complaints a year between 1992 and 2000, but u… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 24, 2009 at 12:51pm — No Comments

The Competitive Advantages of Operating in a Sustainable Manner

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Sustainable Success, highlights the results of a study of sustainable practices that included 200 corporations… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 24, 2009 at 11:34am — No Comments

Smart Power Strip Reduces Energy Usage

When electronic devices are turned off but plugged into an outlet, they still consume energy. While the amount of energy each device consumes is relatively small, all of the devices in a home or office add up quickly. In fact, idle devices can account for up to 40% of the e… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Reports Identify Potential Benefits of Green Investments

Two reports were just released in tandem that have identified social and economic benefits of investing in a green economy. According to the reports, an annual investment $150 billion in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies could reduce the national unemployment rate by 1%… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 23, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Sustainable Tourism to be Supported by U.S. Mayors

The U.S. Conference of Mayors, the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more, decided at its annual conference to adopt sustainable tourism guidelines. The guidelines were developed by an international alliance of over 32 organizations that… Continue

Added by CPTC Sustainability on June 23, 2009 at 10:52am — No Comments

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