Archive for September, 2008
(Outdoor animals) Five Ways to Cut Energy Usage & Save Money Around the House
No commentsBy Ki Gray
It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing. As global warming and fuel crises gain more and more public attention, people everywhere are now looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. But this doesn’t mean rebuilding your home to run on solar energy, [...]
(Wildlife creatures) Environmental Marketing Tips For Small Businesses
No commentsBy Jordan McPelt
While marketing strategies has not seemed to change in the last fifty years, there is a new surge to give a green PR spin on companies now. This is a sudden trend that promotes the environmentally friendly aspects of businesses and industries, and obviously this is helping companies reach new markets by using [...]
(Garden creatures) MTBE - Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether
No commentsBy Katie Kelley
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is one of various additives used to oxygenate gasoline. These substances are blended with gasoline to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (MTBE also reduces other toxic chemical compounds in vehicle emissions). MTBE has been in use since 1979, primarily in response to the diminishing use of lead in gasoline.
In 1990, [...]
(Outdoor animals) The Cynical Edge of Corporate Green Credentials
No commentsBy john mce
Increasingly the environment is becoming a factor in our purchases. From cars to food packaging, houses to shopping bags, its perceived impact on the environment seems to be holding a lot of weight. But many so called ‘green’ companies use these green credentials simply to increase sales rather than ease the collective conscience [...]
