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industry-news iconGoogle PowerMeter Displays Electricity Consumption
by Holly Hallowell on 03/11/2009

PowerMeter software integrates into iGoogle platform and shows real-time view of user's electricity consumption.

The prototype for Google PowerMeter, which takes information from a home's smart meter and displays it on a graph, is being tested by Google employees. According to Ed Lu of Google's engineering team,... [more]

green-lifestyle icon@IdealBite - Drawing Straws
by Jen Biederman on 03/10/2009

Reusable Straws - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Did you leave us with the short straw? The Bite: Fine by us, as long as it's reusable. Glass and stainless steel drinking straws add garbage-free class to your glass, even if you get stuck... [more]

sustainable-business iconThe Marketing of Green Beer
by Megan Brown on 03/10/2009

In the world of craft beer, New Belgium Brewery, is known for its green-conscious corporate culture.

As a leader in environmental responsibility and as the third largest craft brewer in the country, New Belgium is used to getting attention.  Being a leader isn’t always rosy... [more]

industry-news iconWind Riding the Rails
by Kevin Maddaford on 03/06/2009

Siemens sent out its first US shipment of wind turbine blades to be transported by train.

Wind turbine components are generally transported from the factory to the project site via trucks, a process rife with logistical challenges. Moving 148-foot-long wind turbine blades... [more]

green-lifestyle icon@IdealBite - Psychedelicates
by Jen Biederman on 03/06/2009

Forget Dry Cleaning - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Think you gotta dry clean your cashmere? The Bite You're trippin'. Try an eco delicate wash instead of dry cleaning to avoid use of the toxic chemical perc, which has pretty... [more]

industry-news iconClean Energy Corps Proposed
by Kevin Maddaford on 03/06/2009

The U.S. could create a Clean Energy Corps to promote energy efficiency and “green” jobs.

In an effort to address the environmental impact of home energy use and the job losses resulting from the flagging economy, a coalition of groups has proposed the creation of a... [more]

green-lifestyle icon@IdealBite - Deserving Your Throne
by Jen Biederman on 03/05/2009

Toilet Paper Conservation - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

Are you king of paper conservation in the bathroom? The Bite You rule - then you must already recycle your toilet paper tubes. But if you don't (and a lot of us don't), try... [more]

green-lifestyle icon@IdealBite - The Dirty Truth
by Jen Biederman on 03/04/2009

Washing Your Produce - Green Living Tip Brought to you by Ideal Bite

What's the honest-to-goodness best way to wash your produce? The Bite: Use water and white vinegar - no lie. A few squirts on your fruits and veggies gets rid of the nasty... [more]

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