Are you for R4? Green Living & Energy Education sure hopes so.
Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 10:46 AM EST
Green Solutions
The Days Inn Oceanfront Resort in Islamorada and Big Pine Fishing Lodge on Big Pine Key are the latest hotels to participate in the South Florida Water Management District's Water CHAMP program.
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT
Carole Stevens, executive director of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Medina, Green Living & Energy Education board member, and Erica Garrick-Rodriguez, president of the chamber, pose Monday with the chamber's new green business certification.
With a few changes — different light bulbs, an extra degree on the thermostat and fewer ceiling fans running — the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is saving nearly $25 on its monthly electric bill.
Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT
- State awards Keys energy project
Left to right: Josh Clearman, Key West High physics teacher; Dave Perkins, assistant principal, Key West High; Debra Walker, School Board member; and Michael Zavosky, Florida Department of Education.
A Key West high school alternative energy program is one of five winners in Florida's Governor's Serve to Preserve: Green Schools Awards program.
Posted - Thursday, October 08, 2009 05:07 PM EDT
- Automakers making switch to greener cars
Honda offers a hybrid gas-electric car. Toyota is unveiling a luxury hybrid sedan. Tesla will soon open a service center in South Florida for its all-electric car.
Posted - Friday, August 14, 2009 10:52 AM EDT
- Now clothing can swat mosquitoes
Examples of outdoor wear that has been treated to ward off bug bites.
Never have you been able to accomplish so much by putting on a shirt.
Posted - Friday, July 31, 2009 02:15 PM EDT
- Electronics recycling offered July 11
Residents will be able to safely dispose of electronic items on Saturday, July 11.
Posted - Friday, July 03, 2009 11:00 AM EDT
- School’s biodiesel program expands
Local schools will increase their commitment to the environment with a biodiesel production plant in Key West, operated by students and supported by the community.
Posted - Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:31 PM EDT
- Save water, save the world
Thomas Bouchard, a plumber and water-use guru, says that installing inexpensive (less than $1) kitchen sink aerator screens can help cut down on household water use.
South Florida water officials put out the warning on Thursday: Cut back on use because we're running out of the stuff.
Posted - Sunday, May 24, 2009 10:28 AM EDT
- Tap into your air conditioner for free water
Concerns about water conservation have increased interest in both cisterns and rain barrels.
Posted - Monday, October 13, 2008 11:27 AM EDT
