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Sustainable Schools in the Northeast
The Alan Shepard Boat House solar array is one of six solar arrays at Proctor Academy. Photo courtesy of Revision Energy By Green Energy Times Staff Several schools in the Northeast have been in the...
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Colby-Sawyer College Announces Three-Year Degree in Community-Based...
In classrooms across the country students are learning about sustainable communities, but at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire, students have stepped outside the class and are using their heads,...
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Ingredient of the Month
The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland. Photo Reuters From the Soapman Blog The FDA is looking for industry guidance in defining “natural” as it...
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Plastic Bag Facts!
Heron eats fish in plastic bag. Photo: greencaucus.org Did you know that the amount of petroleum used to make a plastic bag would drive a car about 126 yards. It would take only 14 plastic bags to...
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A Wooden Toothbrush is Born in VT
Local entrepreneurs have initiated a kickstarter campaignthat hopes to bring jobs and solutions relatedto brushing your teeth! Photo: Michael Giogio. Green Energy Times Staff Article A Vermont start-up...
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Winter Cooking in the Solar Oven:
Solavore Smokin’ Chili Blue sky, fresh snow, and sunshine…winter days are meant for outside play. And why not outside cooking, too? Solar cooking works on the rays of the sun, not the ambient outdoor...
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Franconia, NH: Gale River Motel Now Powered by Solar Energy
Almost done. The fifty-two panel system at Gale River Motel in Franconia, NH has a peak power of 13.8 kW and is expected to produce a yearly total of 15,220 kWh. Photos courtesy of Gale River Motel. By...
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Bringing Nature and Organically Inspired Elements into Your Interiors
By Jessica Barber Goldblatt Choose natural elements that incorporate your style and connect you to your home. Examples of natural elements of decor are wood, cotton, stone, clay, brick, wool and...
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Vermont Designates First Three Green Grocery Environmental Leaders
Commodities Natural Market opened one year ago in Stowe. They are a certified Vermont Green Grocer, work with Grow Composting and a myriad of local producers. Another market is opening in Winooski in...
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GrandyOats: Green & Yummy
GrandyOats co-owners Aaron Anker and Nat Peirce are never too far from their ‘real granola’ roots. Courtesy Photos By George Harvey We have great news from GrandyOats, in Hiram, Maine. The company is a...
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