November 4th, 2009
environment . greener cities . urban spaces
Best Practices
November 4th, 2009
environment . greener cities . urban spaces
November 4th, 2009
environmentally friendly campuses . green energy . sustainability . Wind Power . wind turbines
Small-Scale Turbines Help Power University
The first of 25 Windspire vertical wind turbines are being installed at the first university micro-wind farm in the country. The turbines at Quinnipiac University’s new York Hill Campus will power more than 50 percent of the exterior lights on the 250-acre campus. The Windspire wind turbine is a low-cost, low-noise wind power appliance for ... October 26th, 2009
clean water . Waste Reduction . Water Conservation
New Network Supports Water-Refill System
By creating a network of partner cafes and restaurants that pledge to offer the public water refills, cities can reduce waste and promote local water sources. And the network of cafes and restaurants that pledge to offer free water refills can be accessed by those who need water when away from home or office by ... October 12th, 2009
eco-friendly homes . Eco-Friendly Systems . green homes . reduce carbon dioxide . reduce water consumption
Toyota Supports New Sustainable Housing Effort
Toyota Housing Corp. of Japan has started selling houses in a new “green” residential development in Kasugai City, Japan. The residential development is large, featuring 171 lots in total. Each lot is equipped with an underground water tank to store rainwater for home use. The use of rainwater will not only reduce water consumption, but ... September 12th, 2009
clean beaches . environment . green cities . Recycling . reduce plastic waste
Santa Monica Bans Non-Recyclable Plastics On Beaches
The city of Santa Monica, Calif., has banned the use of non-recyclable plastic disposable food service containers within Santa Monica. Expanded polystyrene and non-recyclable plastic together make up the largest amount of waste that ends up on Santa Monica’s beaches. This plastic waste causes significant environmental damage to the beach and marine environment. It can ... August 13th, 2009
green community . sustainable environment
Crosstown 116 – Greener Cities
The Harlems in the the New York area were typical of many innercity areas, characterised by low incomes, rundown housing, poor air quality resulting from pollution, and inadequate job training and work opportunities. The communities also face inadequate open space, lack of cultural facilities, a fractured urban architectural fabric and inadequate transportation. Confronting the issues ...
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