Green Hotel Programs Sprout in Five States

Submitted by ecofactory on Tue, 2009-11-10 12:36
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Green Hotel Programs Sprout in Five States

NEW YORK, New York, November 10, 2009 (ENS) - Just since Labor Day, greener hotel operations are being stimulated by new programs in five states and one city that have joined the growing movement to environmentally friendly accommodations.

Certifications for green hotels are newly available in Indiana, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and the city of Buffalo, New York.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership on Being Green

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Fri, 2009-11-06 16:38
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Wyndham Vacation Ownership on Being Green

Green TV

Julie MacPherson takes a moment after the USGBC-CF LEEDership awards to talk about what Wyndham Vacation Ownership has done to deserve recognition from the green building community. Their new facility takes a collaborative approach to office work, promoting open spaces when employees can easily share ideas and communicate in person rather than resorting to messaging and phone calls, all while reducing energy and water consumption by as much as 30%.

RezHub.com Redesign, Discount and Green Travel Site

Submitted by Gabe LeBlanc on Mon, 2009-10-19 13:26
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RezHub.com Redesign, Discount and Green Travel Site

RezHub.com Launches Their Newly Redesigned Website Bringing Discount and Green Travel to the Mainstream and Announces the Dream Green Giveaway.

How can green travel be available for everyone on every trip? How can green travel help travelers save green ($)? RezHub.com accomplishes both tasks with its newly re-launched website.

EPA and National Parks Service Cuts Yellowstone Snowmobile Access in Half, Prompts Lawsuit

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Fri, 2009-10-16 08:16
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EPA and National Parks Service Cuts Yellowstone Snowmobile Access in Half, Prompts Lawsuit

The National Parks Service announced a plan to cut snowmobile access to Yellowstone National Park to less than half.
Yellowstone Snowmobiler

The National Park Service approved a plan to reduce snowmobile access to Yellowstone National Park to less than half of current levels. The 318 snowmobiles per day limit will go into effect over the next two winters until the EPA and the NPS can finish studying the complete environmental impact of the park's use in the winter. Yellowstone is all but inaccessible during snowy months without the use of snowmobiles or snow coaches.

Back to School Curriculum

Back to School Curriculum

Submitted by Fair Trade Sports on Thu, 2009-09-10 11:15
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Just in time for school, it’s the newest addition to Fair Trade curriculums!

No Impact Man - Can You Save the Planet & Stay Married?

Submitted by Nate Kharrl on Wed, 2009-08-19 14:11
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No Impact Man - Can You Save the Planet & Stay Married?

Green TV

On September 4th, 2009, moviegoers will be able to enjoy a glimpse into the life of a man who is willing to take "green" to the fringe of what his marriage can sustain, and possibly beyond. Aimed at demonstrating the wasteful habits of the average American (or New Yorker), Colin Beavan drags his family into a 1-year experiment of living without creating an environmental impact.

Monster Trucks? How 'Bout Monster Smart Cars?!

Submitted by Gabe LeBlanc on Fri, 2009-08-14 12:12
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Monster Trucks? How 'Bout Monster Smart Cars?!

Green TV

The biggest, baddest SMART car ever is this over-sized, dirt-tackling, big-wheeled SMART monster vehicle shown here at the Destination Brooklands Smart Car Festival on 28th July 2007, at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands.

Watch in shear terror as this mighty, madness-filled, monster smart vehicle tackles impossible mounds that any other wimpy Smart car would easily get weak-kneed over.

Enhancements, Announcements, and Google News

Enhancements, Announcements, and Google News

Submitted by Gabe LeBlanc on Fri, 2009-07-10 11:21
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Eco Factory's goal is to become your number one resource covering environmental issues. We hope you will help us to improve the site and help us make it your eco website. We also want you to know we are always seeking ways to improve Eco Factory. While this is the case, we can do the best job of making the website better with your help!

ECO UN-Olympus Africa Photography Competition

Submitted by Gabe LeBlanc on Mon, 2009-06-22 12:32
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ECO UN-Olympus Africa Photography Competition

The United Nations, Olympus and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation have created a photography competition to find the winning images that embody “Picture This: Caring for the Earth.”
Olympus Photo of African People Capturing Elephants

The United Nations Development Programme is hosting a photography contest in Ethiopia for photographers to submit their pictures showing people working to positively impact climate change. Co-sponsors, Olympus Corp. and the Agence France-Press Foundation have united with the United Nations Development Programme to help find the photo or collection of photos that best depict the title "Picture This: Caring for the Earth" and which will be judged by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai along with internationally recognized Peter Magubane, three other professional photojournalists.

Lorax Motor Works' 900 mpg Tricycle

Submitted by Joel Wilcox on Fri, 2009-06-05 09:05
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Lorax Motor Works' 900 mpg Tricycle

900 miles per gallon might seem impossible for long-range transportation, but it could be a reality thanks to Lorax Motor Works and their Hauler solar tricycle.
Lorax Hauler

900 miles per gallon might seem incredibly unattainable for long-range transportation, but it could be a reality thanks to the efforts of Lorax Motor Works. The secret is to avoid fossil fuels entirely by using electricity and leg power. Unlike traditional plug-in electric vehicles, which use electricity from greenhouse gas-spewing power plants, Lorax's Hauler is a long-range all-terrain tricycle that runs on solar power and batteries when it's not being pedaled.