Disneyland Resort Goes Green

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Disneyland Resort announced two innovative environmental initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Resort has begun using compressed natural gas to fuel its guest trams and recycled cooking oil to power its Disneyland Railroad steam trains and Mark Twain riverboat.

“These initiatives demonstrate Disneyland Resort’s ongoing commitment to balancing environmental stewardship throughout our operations,” said Michael O’Grattan, senior vice president of resort operations. “These are just a few steps in our ongoing journey to reduce Disneyland Resort’s environmental footprint.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Power-Save Energy Company, an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy savings products industry, recently announced the launch of its new Energy Saving Kit, the ES35. The ES35 kit combines Power Save Energy’s PS1200 energy saving device with proven and tested Solar Powered Attic Fan, Radiant Barrier, Duct Sealing System and CFL Light Bulbs. Power-Save Energy will offer a 35% energy-savings or your money back guarantee with the launch of its ES35 DRTV television campaign, scheduled to commence airing the week of Jan 26th 2009.

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Devmir Inc., an organic sock manufacturer headquartered in Morrisville, NC, has introduced a line of organic socks under the Sierra Club brand. The eco-fashion socks are being launched in an aggressive grass roots campaign called a “sock-athon” to benefit the homeless and the Sierra Club. For every pair of socks purchased via www.sierraclubsocks.com, one pair is donated to The National Coalition for the Homeless, with a goal of donating one million pair of socks this holiday season. The Sierra Club also benefits by receiving 10% of the proceeds.

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Plasticware are out. It’s about time for all natural, chemical-free, and 100% compostable dinnerware! Each piece adds an one-of-the-kind and stylish touch to your table. These eco-friendly dinnerware all start with collecting fallen leaves from plantations but without ever cutting down any trees. Normally, these leaves would be burned. Instead, they are brought to the factory, sprayed with high pressure water, steamed and UV sterilized, then finally they are turned into beautiful dinnerware.

Until very recently, engineered flooring (wood veneer over plywood platform) has inherently been a non-eco friendly product thanks to uncertified veneers, glue and finish toxicity. A wood flooring company, Pioneer Millworks, is poised to re-engineer the industry with the introduction of what is claimed to be the first, fully-eco engineered floor to hit the market. Read the rest of this entry »

Increasing energy costs, as well as state and federal rebates and incentives, make solar electric systems an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who want to reduce their energy bills. Solar energy is also one of the best ways to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

Trilogy(TM) by Shea Homes, the first builder to roll out a national solar offering, has chosen to work with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy. Trilogy will offer free solar power systems on new homes as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of homes in all of its Shea Homes Active Lifestyle(TM) Communities across four states in the US. Read the rest of this entry »

The Be EcoChic(TM) campaign, conceived by a hybrid group of innovative fashion luminaries and environmental leaders, will celebrate its global launch with a star-studded runway show that kicks-off New York Fashion Week. The group fashion show will take place on Thursday, September 4th at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History and will help redefine the runway in a universe that is going “green.”

Leading names in fashion, including Carmen Marc Valvo, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Cota, Del Forte, Donna Karan (DKNY), FORM, Red Carter, Vena Cava and many more, are lending their support. All designs will feature innovative fabrics that are environmentally-sensitive, sustainable, low-impact or recycled. To complement the designs, celebrity makeup artist, Matin, will create a chic eco-inspired “look” for the runway show. Read the rest of this entry »

Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems.

Rebates will soon be available to help customers in Nevada offset installation costs for wind turbines and small, agricultural hydroelectric generating plants. In addition, more rebates will be available to customers who install solar photovoltaic systems. Read the rest of this entry »

As it turns out, the pen really is mightier than the sword. And the machete. And the bulldozer, or whatever else they’re using to demolish Earth’s endangered rain forests. Or, at least one pen is: the new Bamboo Tornado(TM) by Retro 51.

It’s a pen that’s fun to use. Lightweight, ergonomic, and writes nicely. More important, the barrel is made from solid bamboo, a durable hardwood that’s also eco-friendly. Bamboo — the fastest-growing woody plant in the world — is a favorite with environmentalists because it’s an abundant, replenishable resource.

Bamboo is also a favorite with giant pandas, who eat 20-40 lbs. of the stuff every day. Hence the engraving of a bamboo-noshing panda on the back of the pen. Read the rest of this entry »