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he new system will use solar energy to generate approximately one-third of the electricity used by the plaza, including the neighboring entertainment, retail and dining locations. Constellation Energy, run by CEO Mayo Shattuck, began installing the photovoltaic system in October 2009. Related posts:

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Bacardi has recently announced that they are behind the largest wind turbine installation in Puerto Rico. The turbine is designed to harness natural wind energy in an effort to power Bacardi’s top distillery near San Juan. There are approximately 250,000 tourists that set foot in the Casa Bacardi Visitor Center each year to learn about [...] Related posts:

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June may be the most popular month for weddings, but this month, Dream Green Weddings and the Green Bride Guide have partnered in launching a campaign to make April "Greener Wedding Awareness" month. Related posts:

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As many American consumers know, the ban on incandescent light bulbs is set to take effect in 2012. Leaders in the lighting industry have been preparing for this with some improvements to their energy-saving light bulb lines, and CFLs, LEDs and halogen bulbs are quickly becoming more of the norm in business and home lighting solutions. Related posts:

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It isn't easy being green when you live a fast-paced New York lifestyle. People passing through Grand Central Terminal on a daily basis are offered disposable coffee cups and plastic utensils for food they eat in a hurry as they dash the station. Related posts:

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Bacardi Americas has officially opened its new headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida. The move is a leap towards building an efficient and eco-friendly future for the family owned spirits company. The new office consolidates approximately 300 employees who were previously spread throughout seven separate buildings. Related posts:

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A recently released study from the University of Michigan indicates that consumers are increasingly interested in hybrid and electric vehicles. Related posts:

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3. Ford Foundation announces millions in grants to help rural populations battle climate change

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One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is a saying Justin Gignac takes very literally. Initially, the artist was experimenting with recycled package designs, and now he sells packages of litter that make scraps of New York City life an art form. Related posts:

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There's an innovative paper product on the market. Eco-conscious adults might love it because it saves countless trees and creates notebooks from a naturally renewable and sustainable source. Little kids might love it because it's made of poop. Related posts:

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Calera claims it has the cleanest power plants in the world - coal and gas. It may seem counter intuitive that these could be "clean# energy sources, but the company boasts that - unlike solar and wind power - their energy supplies and cement products reduce carbon emissions by more than 100 percent. Related posts:

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