Shopping at a farmers market is a lot of fun. They offer a plethora of items and a lot of the fresh produce sold at these events is very reasonably priced, if you know when to shop. In Orono, Maine, the farmers market is open two days per week during the growing season. Tuesday and Saturday from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama in February of 2009 provides some tremendous opportunities for homeowners. In the short run, it creates jobs; in the long term, homes that use less energy will save consumers money.
Don’t let the name fool you. 105degrees isn’t nearly as hot as you think. In fact, this trendy new combination culinary institute, café, boutique, and food brand is completely raw!
Various states have received guidelines on how to apply for the nine billion dollars of Federal stimulus money dedicated to building a series of high speed rail corridors. The Department of Transportation stated that the Federal Railroad Administration would hand out the first round of grants around mid-September.
Bicycles are a very sustainable way to get around, and they can save you a lot of money by removing fossil fuels from the transit equation, however two Colorado State University students have recently developed a new prototype for a bicycle whose frame is made entirely of bamboo.
Baking soda is gentle, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Its green cleaning, scrubbing, and deodorizing properties make it an extremely versatile thing to have around your kitchen. Below are six great uses for baking soda in and around the kitchen.
On July 4th, 2009, the Eco Academy has plans to launch a new green job training program online. Prior to creating the online training program, the Eco Academy was holding live training sessions every month.
According to new research completed by the Water Technology Center in Karlsruhe, Germany, sewage treatment plants fail to completely remove artificial sweeteners from waste water. Traces of the artificial sweeteners were found in waters downstream of the water treatment plants. Researchers involved in the study warn that the chemicals may also appear in drinking water supplies.
The United States has an unemployment rate that is nearing 10% as well as a scarce supply of green cars that is straining to meet public demands with waiting lists for the Toyota Prius that can extend over a few months. The car maker Nissan has released plans that will help to ameliorate both of these problems.
If you think your home is a safe haven from pollution, then this is sure to be eye opening for you. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the level of pollutants in indoor air can be two to more than 100 times higher than outdoors.
