Author: Dan Kulpinski
Website: http://www.blogger.com/profile/12232686698712497546

Here are a few green events happening in the Washington, DC, area during August. August 1 - GO Urban Adventure RaceThis is a city-wide scavenger hunt and fundraiser for the Vallon Institute, a non-profit think tank that works on solutions to unhealthy and unsustainable living. Teams of two compete in the race. They receive 12 clues (via text message) that lead them to 12 locations, or "GO points.

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Author: Dan Kulpinski
Website: http://www.blogger.com/profile/12232686698712497546

Peaches and blackberries are in season here in Montgomery County. I was vaguely aware my county had peaches, but who knew we grew blackberries, too? I discovered some great new places last Sunday, when my wife, mother and I participated in the Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. We visited Poolesville’s Homestead Farm, 230 acres that have been farmed by the Allnutt family since 1763.

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Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/07/ca-bill-would-ban-fire-ret…

We’re pleased to reprint this post by Jessica Webb of Healthy Child, Healthy World about this important bill. EWG has testified in the CA legislature to support it.

A current bill in the California State Legislature, SB 772, aims to prevent the use of highly toxic brominated and chlorinated fire retardant chemicals in widely used baby products such as cribs, high chairs, strollers, nursing pillows and infant carriers. The bill recently passed California Assembly’s Business and Professions Committee by 7 to 2, due to the outspoken passion of its many parent advocates. This was a remarkable and laudable show of power by the citizen lobby and parents like yourself.

In response to California fire code regulation Technical Bulletin 117 (TB 117), the use of halogenated flame retardants has increased drastically since the 1980’s. The statewide regulation requires that baby products (made for ages 6 and under) resist flammability for at least 12 seconds when exposed to an open flame….

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A couple who attended one of our free green home seminars in Sunapee this winter asked us to design their new Japanese style timber home in Bradford, New Hampshire.

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Author: easy eco blog
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photo credit: markhillary
Saw man’s best friend doing his business and the owner responsibly picking up the waste with a reused plastic bag.  Plastic bags take forever to decay.  Biodegrabable dog waste bags made of starch are available that degrade in only 90 days to 18 months.
You could also make a worm farm or do [...]

Related posts:

1. Recycling Plastic Bags
2. EcoSac GardenSac Reusable Produce Bags
3. Reusable Shopping Bags

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Author: Jesse Malcomb
Website: http://aessolarenergy.com/blog/index.php/c2/holy-cross-elect…

Holy Cross Electric in Colorado has announced an additional $250,000 in solar rebates for 2009.

Holy Cross has already given out over $1.1 million in rebates this year, and given the overwhelming demand, has decided to reallocate other funds into more solar rebates.

The rebate will remain at $2 per watt, with a cap of $12,000. For more information on reserving rebates in that area - contact us.

[Source: Aspen Times]

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Author: Lisa Frack
Website: http://www.enviroblog.org/2009/07/my-friend-neoprene.html

By Olga Naidenko, EWG Senior Scientist

In 2009, the dubious distinction of the “allergen of the year” was awarded to a group of chemicals most of us have never heard of: mixed dialkyl thioureas. Mixed who?

These chemicals are common additives found in everyday neoprene synthetic rubber products - everything from computer mouse pads to shoes, athletic braces and wetsuits.

Based on 10 years of research conducted by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group, dialkyl thioureas prove to be the most common culprit of neoprene allergy.

According to a press release from the group’s 2009 annual meeting:

Many cases of allergic contact dermatitis from the allergens in neoprene have been reported, including cases caused by rubber orthopedic braces, prostheses, splints, and foot supports; athletic shoes; rubber masks; swim goggles; wet suits; a slimming suit; a computer wrist rest; a sleep apnea mask; neoprene gloves; and rubber-based materials in automobiles…

Experiments have…

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Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/07/29/aaa-iphone-app-brings-e…

The new AAA Discounts application allows iPhone holders to find Show Your Card & Save® vendors and services based on GPS functionality. With over 110,000 location being served digitally to over 51 million AAA members throughout the states, that is a lot of money being saved while on the road.

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Author: Jean-Paul
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2009/07/whole-house-lighting…

Great lighting can really make a house feel like a home. While we tend to focus on the energy efficiency and design of lamps and bulbs, often we neglect to consider the actual electrical system in the house. Whole House Lighting Control System by Verve Living Systems brings a whole new element to eco-friendly lighting.
A [...]

Related posts:

1. Energy Active Eco Home- Taking Energy Efficiency Positive
2. Clean Light Design – HONO Electric LED Flickering Candle
3. Green Prefab Housing – Method Homes Balance S-M-L Series

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Blackle is a version of Google search with the screen predominantly black to save energy over a white screen.  A blog post theorizes that a black Google home page would save 750 Megawatt/hours a year of power. We did a measurement with our trusty Killawatt power meter and verified a savings of about 8% in [...]

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1. Energy Efficient TVs
2. Green TVs Better Pictures with less power
3. Google Search Environmental Impact

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