Monthly Archives: April 2011

Q1: How many aluminum cans would you need to stack on top of each other to get to the moon? –         A: 3.3 billion (3,362,349,744). Q2: Approximately how much energy does recycling a single plastic bottle save? –         A: Enough to … Continue reading →

“To halt the decline of an ecosystem, it is necessary to think like an ecosystem.” – Douglas P. Wheeler, EPA Journal,September-October 1990 Let’s take a closer look at the cherry tree: As it grows, it seeks its own regenerative abundance.  But this … Continue reading →

GM Tops Clean Energy Patent List for 2010 By Bart King Share April 1, 2011 – GM registered the most clean energy patents in 2010, pushing Honda out of the top spot for the first time since 2002. 2010 was also … Continue reading →

Pepsi vs. Coke Continues with 100% Bio-based Bottle By Bart King  Share32 March 15, 2011 – The Coke vs. Pepsi rivalry moved into the environmental arena today, as PepsiCo unveiled its response to Coca-Cola’s much-heralded PlantBottle. Pepsi said its new “green” … Continue reading →

Bic Makes Recycled Pencil From Old Refrigerator By Bart King Share March 31, 2011 – Bic, the French manufacturer of pens and cigarette lighters, is using recycled polystyrene from old refrigerators to produce a new line of sustainable pencils, according to … Continue reading →