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PET Project: Coke's Big Recycling Plant
Coke stages a grand opening for the world's largest bottle-to-bottle recycling plant, a $60 million joint venture of Coke and the United Resource Recovery Corp., in South Carolina this week. Read More
Assessment of Achievable Potential from Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Programs in the U.S.
This report from the Electric Power Research Institute details the achievable potential for electricity energy savings and peak demand reduction from energy efficiency and demand response programs through 2030. Read More
What's the Environmental Impact of a Google Search?
Yesterday, the UK Times Online reported that a typical Google search generates 7 grams of CO2 -- nearly half the amount of CO2 generated when boiling water in a kettle. Read More
The Smart Grid: An Introduction
This report explains what a smart grid is, the benefits of a smarter electrical grid and what the Department of Energy is doing to put a smart grid in place. Read More
Air New Zealand Completes Biofuel Test
The airline conducted a two-hour flight using conventional jet fuel mixed with fuel based on the jatropha plant. Read More
Indiana Hospital to Install Green Roof Atop New Tower
Ball Memorial Hospital will plant a 30,000-square-foot green roof on its new $87 million extension called South Tower. Read More
Kibbutz Teams Up with Israeli Firm to Create Country’s First Solar-Powered Community
The western Negev's Kibbutz Reim will soon receive the distinction of being the first Israeli community to rely entirely on solar energy as a result of an installation project with the firm Sunday Solar. Read More
Radio Station K-TAO Broadcasts with Solar Power
Many companies are only now discovering the wonders of solar energy, but New Mexico radio station KTAO has been broadcasting with help from the sun since 1991. Read More
Toyota's Environmental Update: Energy Cuts, Zero Waste and Plant-Based Parts
In its 2008 North American Environmental Report, Toyota shows where it's making progress and where it's lagging towards its goals for 2011. Read More
The World's First Green Revolving Door: A Good Turn Generates Energy
Ever feel like you're going around in circles and not doing anyone much good? Boon Edam has found a use for that wasted energy. It's created the world's first revolving door that generates energy with every turn. Read More