Sierra Club Fights for Clean Air, Energy, and Land

Sierra Club Fights for Clean Air, Energy, and Land

The Sierra Club is one of the oldest grassroots environmental groups in the nation.  They fight every day to encourage people to “go green.”  This doesn’t just mean asking you to recycle. Although they definitely support small-scale efforts like turning off the lights...
Whiners Sour New York’s CitiBike Rollout

Whiners Sour New York’s CitiBike Rollout

Kiosks for New York City’s bicycle sharing program CitiBike have been installed and will shortly be filled with ten thousand bikes around the city.  The program is supported by local city officials and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), which is offering a...
How Going Green Saves the Earth AND the Budget

How Going Green Saves the Earth AND the Budget

Did you know that half of all municipal solid waste—AKA trash—is paper? That’s why it is so important to reduce, reuse, and recycle what we can. By saving paper and going green, we not only save trees, we also reduce the amount of waste going into landfills, reduce...
Being Green in 2013: Tips for Going Green

Being Green in 2013: Tips for Going Green

Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Why not pledge to incorporate a few daily or weekly habits that will help reduce your carbon footprint? Just like New Year’s resolutions such as quitting smoking, eating healthier, or losing weight take time, living a sustainable...