The Northeast Electric Vehicle Network is a new coalition of states who have banded together to support clean energy and to reduce dependence on foreign oil while reducing the environmental impact of vehicles.
North East to Implement Their Own System for Electric Vehicles
November 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
The United States Isn’t Broke But Why is Our Economy Broken? It Favors the Top 1%
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Story of Stuff Project takes on government subsidies in new online movie called ‘The Story of Broke’ and calls for investments in a clean, fair economy.
The United States isn’t broke; we’re the richest country on the planet and a country in which the richest among us are doing exceptionally well. But the truth is, our economy is broken.
We are producing more pollution, greenhouse gasses and garbage than any other country. In these and so many other ways, it just isn’t working. But rather than invest in something better, we continue to keep this ‘dinosaur economy’ on life support with hundreds of billions of dollars of our tax money. The Story of Broke calls for a shift ingovernment spending toward investments in clean, green solutions—renewable energy, safer chemicals and materials, zero waste and more—that can deliver jobs AND a healthier environment.
Walmart Again Mislabels Pork as “Organic,” Shuts Down Stores in China
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wal-Mart stores in China have been mislabeling pork products as “organic,” even though the meat is not organic. This isn’t the first time Wal-Mart stores not only in China but the United States, as well, has mislabeled products as “organic,” so be sure to double-check organic products when buying them at Wal-Mart stores.
Hootroot’s ‘Green Your Route’ Travel App Wins EPA Innovation Award
November 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has named the pioneering Hootroot travel app a top winner in the agency’s Apps for the Environment Challenge. Hootroot was created by Brighter Planet, a leading provider of carbon and energy calculations.
Brighter Planet’s Hootroot app, which allows users to find the most efficient ways to travel between two points using Google Maps, was first runner up in the Best Overall App competition. The awards will be presented Nov. 8 at the EPA’s Apps for the Environment Forum in Arlington, Va.
SlickWear – Buy an Eco Friendly Bag and Support a Cause at Checkout
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the great things about green businesses is their commitment to giving back to the world around them, helping both people and planet in many ways. A growing number of businesses support environmental and social causes and groups that deliver solutions. SlickWear gives you a new way to support a cause through their Eco-Bag store, letting you pick a bag, and pick a cause as well when you make a purchase.
