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Earth Talk: Electronic “e-waste.”
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Jen.
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EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines, computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins [...]
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EarthTalk®: Living Buidings
Posted on 21. Nov, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk I recently heard the term “living building.” Can you explain?
– Rebecca Gordon, Seattle, WA
Over the past couple of decades, architects and builders looking to green their projects turned to the addition of various piecemeal elements to save water here or cut down on electricity there. Those who [...]
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Eco-Benefits of Boxed Wine
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Apparently boxed wine (instead of bottled) is becoming all the rage for environmental reasons. What are the eco-benefits of boxed wine over bottled? — Justin J., Los Angeles, CA
With more and more wineries offering organic varieties to lower their eco-footprint, it’s no surprise [...]
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EarthTalk: Enertia Homes
Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I recently saw a reference to “Enertia houses” that require little in the way of external sources for heating or cooling. Do you have any information on this housing design?
– Alan Marshfield, via e-mail
Enertia is a brand name for homes designed and sold [...]
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Directories of Environmental Groups, Businesses and Jobs
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Where can I locate directories of environmental groups, businesses and jobs so that I can get involved in making a difference? — Jeanette, Carle Place, NY
The most comprehensive directory of environmental groups—from small to large and local to international—is provided for [...]
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What is Microfinance?
Posted on 07. Feb, 2009 by Jen.
EarthTalkTM
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What is “microfinance” and how does it help poor countries and preserve the environment? – Eliza Clark, Seattle, WA
The brainchild of Grameen Foundation founder Muhammad Yunus, microfinance is a form of banking whereby financial institutions offer small loans to the poor. The idea [...]
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