Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/23/illinois-launches-its-s…

Environmentally-conscious visitors to Illinois can now StayGreen at hotels throughout the Land of Lincoln. Launched by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), the StayGreen program recognizes hotels that proactively use eco-friendly products and services to help protect the environment. With 16,175 StayGreen rooms available across the state, IHLA is confident the StayGreen designation will help visitors better understand their choices in green lodging in Illinois.

For the first year of the program, IHLA is focusing on two areas in which hotels must meet specific criteria in order to be awarded StayGreen designations: saving energy and recycling. IHLA will re-evaluate and refine the standards it sets for StayGreen programs each year, and is already considering adding more green programs. Hotels must submit proof each year that they continue to meet StayGreen standards.

“Our goal is to create a series of green recognition programs that will help make the lodging industry in…

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Author: TerraCurve
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“Lights on” is a vote for Global Warming, “Lights off” is a vote for Earth. On March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm, Loews Hotels  will vote for “Earth,” joining a world wide call to action to increase sustainability practices. All 17 Loews Hotels properties will power down select lights, equipment and machinery for one hour in honor of “Earth Hour“.

In celebration, Loews is inviting guests and locals to the hotels’ bars and restaurants to try a Green Gin & Tonic specialty cocktail* and a menu of sustainably grown wines. All proceeds from cocktail sales will be donated to Loews’ charity partner, the Modest Needs foundation.

“Loews Hotels is committed to being environmentally responsible and we look forward to joining the world for this monumental event,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007 as a local endeavor, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights. Now a global sustainability movement, Earth Hour’s 2009 goal is to recruit one…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/03/23/the-outer-links-volume-…

Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

“The Outer Links”, is designed to highlight some of the “best of the web” content as it pertains to a responsible and sustainable lifestyle, with an obvious emphasis on travel. Each and every day, scores of high-quality, well-written content is published in the effort to further the advancement of knowledge and activism regarding “greener” lifestyles. TerraCurve wants to promote these efforts as much as possible. This new column, “The Outer Links”, is a first step in helping spread the word.

Take Your Love of Wine to a New Level at Recycled Cask Hotel : “It’s like a oenophile’s wet dream: what could be better than capping off a day of…

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Author: Green Talk
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I recently received literature from BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC with regards to their closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation, COMFORT FOAM®. What drew me to their product was their initial caption,   “[a]re you wasting as much as 40% on your energy bill?” How many of you can relate to throwing money out the window every month from your leaky home? According to the Department of Energy, you can reduce your heating and cooling costs up to 30% by proper insulation and air sealing. BASF’s COMFORT FOAM® goes a step beyond to create a higher level of comfort and reduction of energy costs than traditional insulation.

I am no stranger to preaching the benefits of spray foam insulation since my own home was sprayed with Icynene®, an open-cell spray foam insulation. My house is a lean, mean energy saving machine with a geothermal system and thick foam throughout the basement, first and second floor exterior walls, and garage walls. When I first wrote about how…

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Author: easy eco blog
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Get your piece of the stimulus bill! Energystar.gov has a good summary of the
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency.
* Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 & 2010 (for existing homes only) for:
o Windows and Doors
o Insulation
o Roofs (Metal and Asphalt)
o HVAC
o Water Heaters (non-solar)
o Biomass Stoves
* [...]

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