CFLs are great for energy savings but need special handling for recycling because of the mercury they contain. Here are two web sites where you can learn how to safely dispose of …
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A month-and-a-half or so ago I attended Wal-Mart's quarterly Business Sustainability Milestone Meeting. At that meeting Lee Scott, CEO pretty much guaranteed that somethi…
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I am doing a bit of research into the embodied energy of a USB stick as compared to a CD ROM. Anyone have any leads on research in this area?
Thanks in advance,
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I would like info on which wins at present between diesel and petrol in new vehicles. Those that are under 3 years old or under 100,000km. I am trying to give advi…
I'm interested to know if any community colleges or universities have a green roof and if they are using it for teaching purposes. We are about to install a green roof on our Appi…
How many municipalities or developers are dealing with a strong public backlash in regards to setback distances for wind turbines, and how have you dealt with it?
Peter J. Cot…
Does anyone know what the net energy usage is for electric razors vs. disposable blades, & whether there's any difference, ultimately, in one versus the other? (Obviously straight…
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I have a query about how solar, wind and geothermal energy could be transported around Auss & comparing this with coal & oil easily transportable sources. Any suggestio…
My company, Arnold Creek Productions, Inc., has launched a Web site showcasing colleges and universities across the U.S. that are integrating sustainability within their missions …
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I know many on this list serv are interested in campus sustainability projects. I came across an article about a " how-to manual, entitled "Creating a Campus Sustainability…
