Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Greening The Workplace

Health & Quality of Indoor Environment ••• Part 6
Written by Kimberly A. Phipps-Nichols |
The previous five issues were devoted to measures one can take to green a home or lifestyle, and here are some final tips for Greening the Workplace. Most people spend as many hours at work as they do at home, [...]

Simplifying Water Conservation

Written by Morgan Tiar |
Flushing the toilet, washing your hands, cleaning dishes, laundry, quenching your thirst – these all take water, and lots of it. Eighty-five percent of Reno’s water comes from the Truckee River, which is supplied from snow and rain fall throughout the year. So far this year we are a bit dry [...]

Plastic Bottle Scare

Written by Champ Clark
A lot of energy and resources are used to bring you bottled water. The quality of that water isn’t monitored or regulated much more than what comes out of your tap at home. Cost-wise, 16 ounces of bottled water costs the equivalent of $7 a gallon. By getting a reusable water bottle [...]

Eco-Friendly Options for Buying a New Vehicle

By Sara Piccola
The idea of looking at the “big picture” when buying a new vehicle is nice, however, working with the “now” is a more realistic trend for buyers. Our cars are more than just a piece of machinery that get us from point A to point B. When purchasing a vehicle drivers take into [...]

Nevada Wind Energy

By Brittany Russell
According to the U.S.
Department of Energy, wind energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the world.
Advantages:
• A clean fuel source. Wind energy does not pollute the air, and wind turbines do not produce atmospheric emissions that cause acid rain or greenhouse gasses.
• Wind energy is a domestic source of energy.
• Wind is a [...]

Learning More About THE Zero Waste Concept

By The Zero Waste Alliance
The Case for Zero Waste
Waste causes great loss of value and resources.  Humans are the only species that create waste.  We can learn to identify all types of waste and through their
elimination, save money and achieve a more sustainable world.
Zero Waste – What is it all about?
The visionary goal of Zero [...]