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The World’s Most Responsible Hotels
Although the socially responsible tourism movement isn't nearly as pervasive as eco-tourism, a growing number of hotels and resorts around the globe are funding programs or starting charities that aid people in need. More >>
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Special from CSMonitor.com Recycle, Don't Discard, Those Threadbare Duds
Clothing that is too worn to wear does not have to wind up in a landfill. In fact, 99 percent of used textiles are recyclable, so don't toss those old garments into the trash. More >>
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Want to Save Water? Consider Green Landscaping
With water supplies strained in many parts of the country, April is the ideal time to find alternatives to that thirsty green lawn. Not only will you conserve water, but you'll save money, too. More >>
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Making the World Better Through Chocolate
Many chocolatiers are trying to make a social as well as environmental impact on the way chocolate is grown, manufactured, and distributed. The end result is often better tasting -- albeit more expensive -- chocolate. More >>
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The 2008 Indy 500 Goes Green
Emerson Fittipaldi, two-time winner of the Indy 500, drove this year's pace car. For the first time, the Corvette Z06, as well as race cars, used ethanol fuel. (Produced for General Motors) More >>
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Mississippi State University Wins Challenge X
Seventeen engineering teams from the nation's top universities were challenged by the Department of Energy in a groundbreaking four-year competition called Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. The teams had to re-engineer a Chevy Equinox crossover using a range of hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell propulsion systems to increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. (Produced for General Motors) More >>
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Sustainable Community Award Winners Announced
Siemens and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined forces to honor three communities for successfully taking on challenges such as environmental stewardship. (Produced for Siemens) More >>
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Landfills Go Green to the Extreme
Companies like GM have committed themselves to a "landfill free" manufacturing process, meaning all materials are either recycled or reused in some way. (Produced for General Motors) More >>
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Earth Day 2008: Recyclable Cars
According to the EPA, 95% of all automobiles are recycled. Over 84% of a vehicle can be recycled, preventing millions of tons of parts from going to landfills. (Produced for General Motors) More >>
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New Technology Improves Water Conservation
Some communities are starting to reuse and recycle water. The process consumes about 50% less energy than importing water from outside sources. (Produced for Siemens) More >>
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