Strategies for saving money while saving your environment.
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Peachjar
Each year 2-3 tons of paper per school makes the journey home in our children’s backpacks with the majority of it landing in the trash. Peachjar reduces this waste by delivering homework and flyers electronically home to parents. Peachjar donates 20% of the proceeds back to schools. Read More »
REV BIODIESEL LAUNCHES CLEAN AIR CALCULATOR APPLICATION
Widget Calculates CO2 Reduction, Cost Difference Using Biodiesel Fuel
PHOENIX, AZ (August 4, 2011) - A new Web application to determine reductions in CO2 pollution for users of biodiesel fuel has been developed by Phoenix-based REV Biodiesel. The application, which also allows users to quickly calculate the difference in cost between different blends of biodiesel fuel and standard petroleum diesel on a monthly and annual basis, can be found on the REV Biodiesel website here. Read More »
UO adopts the Oregon Model for Sustainable Development
New standards require net zero increase in energy use and LEED Gold certification for new projects
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon has adopted sustainability standards that will cap energy use from new development, resulting in a net-zero increase in energy use despite continued construction on its 295-acre campus. New projects will be required to meet LEED Gold certification and must produce 35 percent greater energy savings than the state’s building code requires. Read More »






































