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All About Rhode Island\'s State Sanctioned Recycling Group

Author: Beth Olignerf Subscribe to users feed

Published: 19/12/2008

Like many states, Rhode Island has several ways to preserve resources and recycle materials when possible. The goal of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) is to reduce waste in their state. One of the best ways to do that is through recycling programs. One item that people...

Discovering Kansas\' Wind Energy Resources

Author: Gretchen Vuvalgee Subscribe to users feed

Published: 19/12/2008

The American Wind Energy Association ranks the state of Kansas as the third top area in the nation for wind energy resources. The state is set to produce more than 1,000 megawatts of wind generated power by the end of the year, but authorities say that the state has the natural resources to...

Conserving And Protecting Nevada\'s Water Resources

Author: Beth Olignerf Subscribe to users feed

Published: 19/12/2008

Water is an essential resource for our survival. Because of this, it is important to conserve and protect this resource. Unfortunately, water is not an unlimited resource and can become scarce in areas that do not get heavy rainfall, especially when people do not use their water resources wisely....

10 Ways To Lower Your Electric Bill And Help The Environment

Author: Jill Black Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

Each month we cringe when we see our electric bill. You can do a few simple things that could save you big money each month. Another benefit to lowering energy usage is it helps promote the planet by not wasting resources. Here is a list of ten things you can do every day to bring down that...

New York\'s MTA: An Environmentally Sound Resource

Author: James Farkenfur Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

New York City\'s MTA or Metro Transportation Authority works contentiously towards a cleaner environment. The MTA believes that anytime a person steps onto a bus or train, they are contributing towards a cleaner environment, and the Authority takes its role as a resource for environmentally sound...

Park Cafe: Montana\'s Way Of Saving Resources

Author: Richard Barthallo Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

At the East entrance to Glacier National Park, there is a very small restaurant creating a very big impact on the world around them. The Park Cafe, in St. Mary, Montana, appears to be just a small restaurant from the outside. And, as you walk in the front doors, your suspicions will be confirmed....

Recycling And Composting Resources Provided By Boulder, Colorado

Author: Samson Paulotti Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

In a world of worry about the planet and fears of global warming, many people want to do their part to save the world. Even if it\'s just a small thing, people want to feel they are making a difference. For residents of Boulder, Colorado, two of the resources provided in their community are...

Preserving The Rocky Mountain National Park

Author: Samson Paulotti Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

Rocky Mountain National Park is a National Park located right at the north central Colorado. It features a variety of majestic mountain views and holds a variety of wildlife. The place is ideal for hiking since it has 355 miles of hiking trails. The Rocky Mountain National Park is a treasure that...

The District Of Columbia Uses Resources To Make Neighborhoods Sustainable

Author: Samson Paulotti Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

The District of Columbia is not only trying to clean up their neighborhoods, they are trying to clean up the earth. The thought of each individual doing this on their own can be a huge and taunting one, but pulling together all of their resources, they are trying to make their neighborhoods more...

Recycling Resources In The Bronx, New York

Author: Gretchen Vuvalgee Subscribe to users feed

Published: 18/12/2008

When people hear the Bronx, they often picture a tough, maybe even mean neighborhood. This stereotype may scare some people away from the area. There are, though, people in the Bronx who really care of the world and who care about the natural resources of our world. These people want to work to...