Seattle, WA boasts the first organic/fair-trade chocolate factory in the United States. Theo Chocolate took over an old brewery in the Fremont district of the Pacific Northwest city last January. It is a small operation compared to its mega (non-organic) counterparts, which produce the confection for companies like Hershey’s and Nestle. Theo founder, Joel Whinney …
If you’ve got to drive on vacation (sorry it looks like U.S. only for now) you can now choose to drive green.Hertz recently announced it has fuel-efficient vehicles available at over 50 major airports in the U.S. The car rental company’s website lists four models to choose from, three of which carry the Environmental Protection …
A recent report by Greenpeace predicts that with the right policy moves and investment, solar power can provide electricity to upwards of 2 billion people, provide 2 million jobs, and reduce carbon emissions equivalent to that of 140 coal fired power plants by 2040.
Wondering where all the green homes are? Now there’s a directory to help you find them. Vivavi’s new Modern Green Living Home Directory promises to help users “design, build, remodel, furnish or find a green home.” The directory features green residential communities in the US, Canada and around the world, and also includes a green …
The push is on to find a technology that will reduce mercury emissions 90% by 2015 in the state of Michigan – a regulation more stringent than the national standard, which calls for a 70% reduction. They’re hoping a big part of the solution will be Toxecon, a new sysem designed to keep gaseous mercury …
Today is the last day to enter the “Name that Television Show” contest! Help NYC based Green Ground Zero rename their environmentally focused talk show, Built Green TV, and you could win a Voltaic solar backpack from 3r living! Send in your suggestion for a new TV show name to info@greengroundzero.org. Find all the contest …
For two seasons, Green Ground Zero has proudly hosted a television show called Built Green TV. During that time Neil Chambers, host of the show, has interviewed some of the most incredible thinkers, writers, designers and leaders in the environmental field. Past guests include Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Paul Polizzotto, Susan Szenasy, David Kirkpatrick, Mark Cox, …
Computer manufacturer, Dell, has recently announced a new policy extending its recycling efforts to consumers worldwide. Under its new policy, Dell will provide consumers no-charge recycling of any Dell-branded product, regardless of whether a replacement product is purchased. The company plans to launch the service in the U.S. by September, and globally by November. It …
The summer issue of Greenlight Magazine is now available. It includes tips and info on all the favorite summer topics – barbecueing, bug spray, gardening, getaways, recipes – all with an eco-friendly flair. Premiering in 2005, greenlight is a guilt-free one-stop resource for earth-friendly alternatives. greenlight provides you with information and ideas that show you …