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‘Poo-Gloos’ Sound Funny, Eat Sewage
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Wastewater is no laughing matter. Especially when there’s too much of it. During storms and times of heavy runoff, partially or untreated sewage can flow into ditches, streams, rivers and lakes. Which isn’t too pretty if you’re a fish or somebody who drinks water. The solution to this disgusting mess has been framed as an expensive one, “Communities will need hundreds of billions of dollars in coming years to construct and upgrade wastewater infrastructure,” according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
But the folks who make “Poo-Gloos,” also known as Bio-Domes, say their product can clean up sewage for less money than mechanical plants. And they have a study that backs it up. Read More »
3 Green Things for 2011
By: Eloah James - Print This Post
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To celebrate the New Year, here is a round-up of interesting green tidbits that I collected near the end of 2010:
NowPlayingNashville.com started a page dedicated to those events and attractions in and around Middle Tennessee that have positive environmental significance. Currently, it has not been updated for this year, but no doubt it will be soon. 2010 saw a lot of green activities, so hopefully 2011 will have even more.
Newsweek rated the Top 10 green businesses of 2010. While there seems to be some controversy over some of the companies that made the list, over all, the information they gathered showed that there are corporations paying attention to how they affect the planet, and that is good. Since Associated Content recently became the Yahoo! Contributor Network, it was personally satisfying to see them on the list.
In downtown Franklin, TN they have implemented solar powered trash compactors that also have an attached bin for cans and bottles to be recycled, manufactured by BigBelly Solar. These compactors are reported to reduce the negative aspects of waste removal by as much as 80%.
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Give Mosquito Nets for Christmas — Really
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When you get old enough, the question of “What do you want for Christmas?” can be hard to answer.
After all, if you’re an adult in the U.S. (right here), with kids (me too), you can usually go out and buy the necessities. And thinking of gifts you really want can be tough. A pain, even.
I’m not trying to be a Grinch. I know some people have it worse than others. But I’m saying that there’s an easy way to answer the question this year, depending on your situation. Ask for something for someone else. Call it humanitarian, call it a load off your back — and a positive for someone who really needs a hand up. Read More »
