http://grn-network.com Living a green life Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:27:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 http://grn-network.com/2010/12/17/1491/ http://grn-network.com/2010/12/17/1491/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:25:19 +0000 Tom Kessler http://grn-network.com/2010/12/17/1491/ http://grn-network.com/2010/12/17/1491/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/11/15/millions-set-to-take-the-pledge-on-nov-15-%e2%80%94-america-recycles-day/ http://grn-network.com/2010/11/15/millions-set-to-take-the-pledge-on-nov-15-%e2%80%94-america-recycles-day/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:40:21 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=4054 More than 2,000 events have been registered in 2010 ranging from electronics recycling events and paper drives to contests and art exhibits. You can find events near you by visiting americarecyclesday.org, which features a search-by-zip code tool. Even if there's not a formal event in your area, there are lots of ways to take part.]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/11/15/millions-set-to-take-the-pledge-on-nov-15-%e2%80%94-america-recycles-day/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/11/04/program-for-teachers-will-help-students-address-global-environmental-issues/ http://grn-network.com/2010/11/04/program-for-teachers-will-help-students-address-global-environmental-issues/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:38:10 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=3324 From Green Right Now Reports Microsoft Corp.'s Partners in Learning has launched a strategic partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal in a new program designed to encourage teachers to use technology to help students explore, connect and act to address some of the world's most pressing environmental issues. ]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/11/04/program-for-teachers-will-help-students-address-global-environmental-issues/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/vc-investment-in-clean-tech-falls-55-in-q3-2010/ http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/vc-investment-in-clean-tech-falls-55-in-q3-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:05:11 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=3163 U.S. venture capital investment in clean tech companies in Q3 fell to $575.6 million, a 55 percent decrease in capital, according to an Ernst & Young LLP analysis based on data from Dow Jones VentureSource. There were 53 financing rounds in the quarter, a 22 percent decrease in deals compared to Q3 2009.]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/vc-investment-in-clean-tech-falls-55-in-q3-2010/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/scientists-raise-concerns-about-toxic-flame-retardants/ http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/scientists-raise-concerns-about-toxic-flame-retardants/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:04:30 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=3095 [/caption] A group of 145 prominent scientists from 22 countries has signed a first-ever consensus statement documenting health hazards from flame retardant chemicals found at high levels in home furniture, electronics, insulation, and other products. The group wants o change widespread policies that require use of flame retardants.]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/11/01/scientists-raise-concerns-about-toxic-flame-retardants/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/ http://grn-network.com/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:39:21 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2974 From Green Right Now Reports American Airlines announced it will offer 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee to its customers inflight beginning Nov. 1. The eco-friendly coffee will be provided by Java City, which uses a sustainably grown, Central American blend of 100 percent Arabica Beans.]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/10/29/american-airlines-will-serve-eco-friendly-coffee/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/glaxosmithkline-installing-north-america%e2%80%99s-largest-rooftop-solar-array/ http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/glaxosmithkline-installing-north-america%e2%80%99s-largest-rooftop-solar-array/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:13:07 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2898 [/caption] GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare said today it has begun installing North America's largest rooftop solar array at its Northeast Regional Distribution Center in York, Penn. Nearly 11,000 solar panels will cover an area on the roof, which is about the size of seven American football fields. The solar panels will generate enough electricity to meet the annual energy needs of the nearly 500,000 square foot building. That's equivalent to the power needed each year for almost 400 average sized homes, the company said.]]> http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/glaxosmithkline-installing-north-america%e2%80%99s-largest-rooftop-solar-array/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/city-carshare-receives-1-7-million-grant-for-bay-area-project/ http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/city-carshare-receives-1-7-million-grant-for-bay-area-project/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:22:44 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2886 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/28/city-carshare-receives-1-7-million-grant-for-bay-area-project/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/27/video-campaign-targets-disposable-plastics/ http://grn-network.com/2010/10/27/video-campaign-targets-disposable-plastics/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:56:15 +0000 Green Right Now Reports http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2708 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/27/video-campaign-targets-disposable-plastics/feed/ 0 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/21/floating-plastic-wetlands-mimic-nature/ http://grn-network.com/2010/10/21/floating-plastic-wetlands-mimic-nature/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:09:30 +0000 Voice of America http://www.nfglm.com/?p=2367 http://grn-network.com/2010/10/21/floating-plastic-wetlands-mimic-nature/feed/ 0