Will America 'Go Green'?

In a time of recession and job and money crisis will America participate in 'Go Green' is a big question. Can America afford to 'Go Green' is the burning question in current circumstances. What will happen will...

Bamboo keyboards made in China

Zhang Keli is one of the 20,000 customers who bought a bamboo keyboard from Jiangqiao Bamboo and Wood Industry Co. Ltd., the sole producer of bamboo keyboard in China to replace the plastic one she used. " NANCHANG...

Austin's best hot spot for an eco-friendly life!

Family owned and run, Wanderland is the most creatively conscious "hot spot" in Austin for the shopper gone green. Owners Kurt and Christie Hawkins opened their doors around Thanksgiving, and have already impressed...

Obama's Inauguration: How "Green" Is It?

As I watched the televised crowds gather at Obama's historic inauguration today, I couldn't help but question the ecological footprint of an event this size. The estimated attendance weighs heavily toward 2...

Greenpeace says gadgets at CES 2009 could be greener

Greenpeace has declared that while gadgets are getting greener, there is still a long way to go in order to make them environmentally friendly. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Greenpeace urged companies to...

Asthma Inhalers in US Must go "Green" by 2009

All asthma inhalers in the US must use hydroflouroalkane (HFA), a "greener" and more earth-friendly chemical compared to the old chemical, chloroflourocarbon (CFC) which damages the earth's ozone layer.  Old...

L.A. Auto Show – Hyundai Showcases “Hyundai Blue Drive” :: The EDJE

" Hyundai HED-5 "i-Mode" Concept Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show with new Eco-friendly Powertrain. Image Credit: Hyundai Motor CompanyLos Angeles Auto Show – Hyundai Showcases “Hyundai...

BC Fashion Week: Nicole Bridger S/S 2009

Nicole Bridger, winner of the inaugural BC Fashion Week Generation Next designer competition, has been powering along with her line and following up on the success of her last showing at BCFW.  She's studied...

NYFW goes green with Be EcoChic

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York featured a green fashion show this year hosted by Be EcoChic, which aimed to promote green fashion and living - without sacrificing glamour and style."The...

Eco-friendly Call Center

"Convergys posted $716.4 million in first quarter revenues. Customer management is the biggest revenue driver accounting for $476 million. Worldwide, Convergys operates more than 75,000 workers in 85 contact...

Eco-friendly back-to-school tips

Kids learn by example, and back-to-school offers an excellent opportunity for parents to teach kids about environmental responsibility.  In answer to the increasing environmental awareness of consumers many companies have launched lines of eco-friendly school supplies....

Pelosi and Pickens Picking the Taxpayer's Pockets

This is an editorial and for another look at this, in fact the person to cover it here at Now Public, head over to politisite's Why no Drilling? Nancy Pelosi in Bed with T. Boone Pickens.I started covering this on...

Tips for efficient computing

Most people do not think of their PCs as a large problem for the environment. Add all of the personal computers, servers, monitors, printers, and peripherals together and it is easy to see that the technologies of the last 20 years are a major factor in the amount of energy...

Indonesian homemakers turn trash into fashion frills

Interesting way to do a business... " Used detergent labels and toothpaste tubes from Indonesia are going from landfills to fashion frills on bags and wallets sold in Singapore, Australia and the United States. ...

Eco-Friendly Summer Travel

"eco-friendly, summer travel, sustainable travel, green trend""A lot of people have asked me with the summer months coming up, "How can you still remain eco-friendly while traveling?" So, in response to this, I've...

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