The land at NE 82nd and Siskiyou has a checkered past. It is a former landfill, capped in 1982. Many of those living and working in the Madison South and Roseway neighborhoods have seen this area attract unwanted activities and attention. The site has remained derelict, despite its tremendous potential for the neighborhood, city and…
In the last couple years, you’ve seen mass-produced, 100 percent electric cars take to the streets in the Northwest. In the same vein, now come the first battery powered buses. And we’re not talking about trolley buses that get juice from overhead wires. Wenatchee-based Link Transit is the first out the gate in our region.…
Creating a “green” business or transforming an established business into an eco-friendly environment, may seem like a very overwhelming task. No related posts. Read the full post
As advancements in technology progress and more companies look for ways to begin helping the environment, it is not only becoming more cost effective to ‘go green’, it just makes sound business sense. No related posts. Read the full post
This short article presents a slightly different spin on what you might think of as recycling. Most people might think of recycling their cans or plastics, but might not realize that a site like Craig’s List is also recycling. No related posts. Read the full post
Water treatment has come a long way since we washed our clothes, bodies and livestock in the same bodies of water we used to dispose of our bedpans. In fact, diseases like polio, hepatitis A, and other horrific ailments have been all but eradicated since we’ve learned proper water treatment en masse. Although now we’re…
Thanks to Karen from Independence Gardens for this guest post In a few short weeks, one of my favorite days of the year rolls around. You might think, given my business’s focus on growing (and eating) good food, that this exciting day is Thanksgiving. But no, that’s not it. The day I am talking about…
Sorting your water bottles and soda cans into recyclable and non-recyclable isn’t enough to live completely green and cut down on waste. One of the most important recyclables is water. According to the Water Information Program, daily water consumption of an average American is about 176 gallons per day and the United States uses a staggering…
Ever wanted to set up a recycling program for your office, but just didn’t know where to begin? Erick Thompson over at IndustrialSpace.net sent us a link to his step-by-step guide. You can check it out at IndustrialSpace.Net. Let Erick, (and us) in on any other tips you might have and let us know what…
Guest post by Melissa Lynne, freelance writer for Systrum Energy, a third party energy supplier serving New Jersey. For the average American household, monthly utility bills represent a significant chunk of the family budget, usually 5 – 10 percent of monthly expenses. Since utilities are such a big chunk of your expenses, there are probably…