From the April 2011 issue of EPA NRMRL News, received via e-mail. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. In the years since then,
Day: April 5, 2011
Nanoparticles Improve Solar Collector Efficiency
Read the full story from the American Institute of Physics. Using minute graphite particles 1000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, mechanical
EPA Announces Updated Energy Star Standards for Lighting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing updated standards for light fixtures to qualify for the Energy Star label – an efficiency program that
Webinar: Smart, Sustainable, Livable Communities: Plans, Projects and Key Market Drivers
April 12, 2011 2:00 pm ET | 11:00 am PT Register here. 80% of voters nationwide agree that sustainable communities are an important part of
Starbucks Cup Recycling: What’s the Holdup?
Read the full story at Earth911. Glass bottles and aluminum cans are a gimme when it comes to recycling thanks to a combination of state
Lean Green Machines: 7 Sustainability Stars in Higher Ed
Read the full story in Campus Technology. Across the world of higher education, IT departments are embracing sustainability to save money–and the planet. We profile