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Wood: A Sustainable flooring

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

By Cindy Humiston Weed Wood has been the go-to material for flooring for centuries. It’s not only an attractive, durable and biodegradable natural resource, when harvested and grown in a responsible manner, it is also sustainable. Long before “being green” … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Green Living | Tagged February 2015, green living

Why Choose Natural Paints?

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

By Jessica Barber Goldblatt We are surrounded by painted surfaces, in our homes. In conventional paint formulas, there are three basic elements which are pigment, binder and an agent to combine the pigment and binder into a liquid solution. In … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Green Living | Tagged February 2015, green living

You Can Get a Crazy Amount of BPA from Cash Register Receipts

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

By Paul Rauber Ever since early exposes showed the endocrine-system-disrupting effects of the industrial chemical BPA, manufacturers have discontinued its use in water bottles, baby bottles, and binkies. (That’s why everyone drinks their water out of metal containers these days.) … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Green Living, Health | Tagged February 2015, green living, Health

The Art of Cross Country Skiing

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

by Roger Lohr Cross country (XC) skiing is a terrific way to enjoy the great outdoors in winter. The pleasures of XC skiing can take your mind off the stresses of the daily grind, whether you seek the solitude of … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, sustainable sports | Tagged February 2015, sustainable sports

Loon Snowmakers Cut Electricity Use by One Third

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyMarch 3, 2015

By Tamsin Venn Many New England downhill ski areas are taking steps to reduce energy use. Loon Mountain is a leader in that effort in New Hampshire. In the past three years it has cut its electric bill by a … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, sustainable sports | Tagged February 2015, sustainable sports

Brain Health 101

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

By Larry Plesant, Vermont Organic Soapworks I will quote Woody Allen, “My brain! Why that’s my second favorite organ!” This article is the first in a two-part series on maintaining a healthy brain in modern times. Twenty-first century humans require … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Green Living, Ingredient of the Month | Tagged February 2015, green living, Ingredient of the Month

The “Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives”

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit dedicated to protecting human health and the environment through research, education and advocacy, launched its “Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives” in November 2014 to educate consumers … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Food, Green Living | Tagged February 2015, food, green living

Vermont Awards $270,000 to Support Clean Energy and Food Scrap Recycling

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

From the Vermont Department of Public Service As announced on January 21, 2015, Casella Resource Solutions and Grow Compost have both been awarded Clean Energy Development Fund grants ($139,000 and $131,549 respectively) from the Vermont Public Service Department (PSD) for … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Green Living, Vermont | Tagged February 2015, green living, vermont

Joint Legislative Sustainability Resolution

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

By George Plumb The terms “sustainable” or “sustainability” are often used now, as well they should be in these environmentally challenging times, but those terms are rarely defined by the users — never mind in a scientific way with meaningful … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2015, Sustainability, Vermont | Tagged February 2015, Sustainability, vermont

VT Law School Solar RFP

Green Energy Times Posted on February 15, 2015 by George HarveyFebruary 20, 2015

and Campus Sustainability Efforts By Annika Kolasa In response to a December 2014 request for proposals, Vermont Law School received seven offers from regional solar energy developers to construct and own a 500-kW solar installation whose net-metering credits and associated … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, February 2015, Sustainability | Tagged Education, February 2015, Sustainability, sustainable education, Vermont Law School

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