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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber First in NC to Offer Discounted Health Options
The Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Piedmont Health, has created a pilot program to offer health care to its members at a discounted rate. Members who take advantage of this trial program will be able to visit any of … Continue Reading
Bland Landscaping Sustainability Checklist
The Landscaping industry creates wonderful expressions of natural beauty that are enjoyed by many. Good landscaping reduces carbon dioxide, cools the air, stabilizes soil and provides habitat for countless animals. Because we spend our days caring for the built environment, we … Continue Reading
President Obama’s Order is Likely to Tighten Auto Standards
“Once they act, automobile manufacturers will quickly have to retool to begin producing and selling cars and trucks that get higher mileage than the national standard, and on a faster phase-in schedule. The auto companies have lobbied hard against the … Continue Reading
Continental Test Flight Uses Algae As Fuel
From Fast Company: “Continental Airlines became the first US carrier to power a plane using algae as fuel yesterday. The flight, which notably took off from Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport, was also the first in the world to use a … Continue Reading
No Furnaces But Plenty of Heat…
“From the outside, there is nothing unusual about the stylish new gray and orange row houses in the Kranichstein District, with wreaths on the doors and Christmas lights twinkling through a freezing drizzle. But these houses are part of a … Continue Reading
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Innovative Use of Sewage Knocks 15% Off of Akron, Ohio’s Electricity Bill
Schmack BioEnergy designed an incredible methane-powered sewage plant for Akron, Ohio, that is saving that city 15% in electrical costs. “Akron’s methane-powered sewage plant is the only system of its kind in the United States. But other cities,
99 Year Old Smith’s Dairy Takes Environmental Measures That Boost Its Bottom Line
(From The Plain Dealer, Oct. 19, 2008 – Orrville, Ohio) “… launching a major environmental initiative in these times actually makes a lot of practical business sense, Schmid believes. “We’re saving money by paring down on our delivery routes and … Continue Reading
