Meet the Bio-Dome, or Poo-Gloo

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The methods by which any village, town or city treats its toilet wastewater may not be a pleasant olfactory issue, but necessary, nonetheless. “Poo isn’t something generally talked about in polite company but like it or not, all of that human waste has to go somewhere,”

Perform Your Own Energy Audit

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Learn where your energy dollars go by performing a home energy audit. Then, use the information you gathered to help prioritize your improvement projects so you get the most bang for your buck.

The Story of Stuff and Yes to Carrots Make an Impact

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Between these two companies, The Story of Stuff Project and Yes to Carrots, people have the research in front of them to choose to be more aware and live a greener and healthier existence if they want.

San Francisco InterContinental Hotel Reports Savings on Energy Management

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The final part of this series on energy management and benchmarking for commercial buildings examines the work that has taken place over the last two years at the San Francisco InterContinental Hotel (left picture).

Green Parking Garage Not All It Appears

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Chicago’s first green parking garage is not as green as it appears. From wind turbines that do not turn to encouraging occupants to drive gas-guzzling cars, the project is under scrutiny from local residents.