GreenandSave.com

GREENandSAVE has a Website and Blog with lots of good "green" information.  There are tips to increase your "individual green-ness" and links to many green items in the news including green job training.

Check out the Experts Tip section for lots of ideas you can use to save energy, money and the planet.  Tips I found include ways to save water this summer and ideas for a greener Christmas.

 ... strives to inform the public about eco-conscious living, environmental matters, ... feature daily news, information and blogs  ... mission is to expand readers’ awareness of environmentally conscious efforts ... and encourage participation."


Via:  Green and Save  LINK

Carbon Capture Report™

The University of Illinois has developed the Carbon Capture Report™ that brings together all information Carbon related.  If you are looking for something carbon related this would be a good place to search!

 ... monitors news services from around the world to offer the latest news on carbon capture, carbon sequestration, and climate change, updated every 24 hours, 7 days a week. ... compiling a list of all articles mentioning these topics, and preparing a series of analytical reports to make it easy to continually keep track of what the world's media is saying about carbon capture."


" ... Daily Map service overlays each day's coverage onto Google Maps and Google Earth, showing what different countries and different parts of those countries are saying about carbon capture. See how coverage has changed over time using the interactive timeline of the Google Earth display."

" ... Daily Summary Newsletter service sends you the latest headlines ... delivered to your inbox at 2AM CST each morning."

" ... is an ongoing, highly experimental research project. All results are generated entirely by machine, so reports may occasionally contain errors and no guarantees of any kind are provided ..."

Via: Carbon Capture Report LINK

Walmart to Provide "eco rating" for its Products

Walmart is looking to provide consumers with eco information about the products offered in stores so they can make informed decisions and shop greener.

" ... will ask its suppliers to provide environmental information on all products carried in its stores ... use that information to label each item with an eco rating, designed to measure its environmental friendliness."

"... change how we make and sell products ... make consumption itself smarter and sustainable."

" ... latest effort by Wal-Mart to create a greener landscape .. already strived to make its own stores environmentally friendly ... an effort to create more sustainable electronics devices to reduce the amount of items dumped into landfills.

Via: cnet news LINK

Recycling Tips - From Saskatchewan, Canada 2 of 2

HEre are some more great, easy to use / do tips from Recycle Saskatchewan (Canada).

Others ... "... ask yourself if you can reduce your use. ... mulch grass clippings back onto the lawn as ready-made mulch. ... start composting ... Choose green products when you make purchases ... consider greener cleaners ... energy audit on your home ... consider renting items you use infrequently ... tote your own beverage in a reusable container or bottle, rather than buying a drink."



Via: recyclesaskatchewan.ca/recycling-tips LINK

Green Irene -- Getting to green

Wondering how to start being more green? Have questions? Need ideas?

Check out Green Irene. " ... helps you green your home today so you can save money tomorrow. ... Eco-Consultants throughout the country can help you and your family along the path to a greener, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle"

" ... questions about greening your world and saving money, ... Ask Green Irene ... links to articles on relevant topics, ... cost-saving product recommendations, and calculators to estimate savings from the green upgrades you make to your home or office."

Get answers to questions like ...
... the best HVAC filter for families with allergies
... best type of paint for a baby's room
... stopping unwanted (SPAM) paper mailings


Via: Green Irene LINK