green initiatives

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division, along with Orange County Innovation (OCI), today announced its open call for submissions for the 2nd annual Toshiba Green Innovation Award in Orange County, Calif.

We’ve all heard about foreign exchange programs that let you stay with families from other countries, but have you ever heard of an organic farm exchange program?

The 37-foot Green Monster wall at Boston’s Fenway Park is famous for reducing a batter’s chance at hitting a home run, but now the park is getting something even greener that is going to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of the park by 18 tons per year.

From creating green rooftop tiles to planting shrubs that absorb pollution, Toyota is making a name for itself in the green movement.

The 20 minute online film called “The Story of Stuff” is a comprehensive, fast-paced, semi-animated explanation of how the stuff you use in your daily life runs its course.

With Earth Day only a few days away, we’re excited to share how PNC is going even greener to save the planet by offering customer incentives which include deals on loans for hybrid cars, recycled

Instead of spending your paycheck on an expensive new outfit or gadget, how about saving some cash and helping out the environment by shopping at a thrift store.

Californians are going to be charged an extra 25 cents per month on their electric bill for the next 10 years to help fund a new project created by the California Institute for Climate Solutions.

Many people think that musicians are so self-absorbed that they have little respect for the people and environment around them. That's why it’s great to know that there are actually famous people out there who are taking part in the green movement and sharing their eco-lifestyle with their fans.

a 900 megawatt proposed solar field in the Mojave desert 

It’s always nice to run across new websites that offer green advice, product reviews and other eco-friendly information to readers.

If you practice living green there are several steps that you can take to make your moving experience less stressful and more eco-friendly.

Bees sting. Stingers hurt. Some say they are frightening pests. Why should we love them? A 2006 study found that in the U.S., bees annually pollinate more than $14 billion worth of seeds and crops, like fruit, vegetables, and nuts. In the UK, they pollinate $420 million worth of crops.

St. Patrick’s Day is a 24-hour-long day of festivities, so it would be a travesty if I didn’t give you some great green tips on the greenest day of the year! I’ve compiled a list tips and advice people can follow to make their St. Patty’s Day both fun and eco-friendly.

I came across a company called CharityUSA.com that does a world of good deeds…literally. They own and operate a list of websites that are part of the GreaterGood Network, which offers online users a way to help people and animals around the world who are in need.