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Southwest Airlines; The Best Way To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

by Daniya June 22nd, 2011 - No Comments »

To celebrate its 40th year in service Southwest Airlines decided to give back to the community by launching “Conservation In Action Tour: 40 Projects for 40 Years”. This project came as a result of Southwest Airline collaboration with the nonprofit Student Conservation Association.

SCA volunteers will participate in conservation projects throughout the country, while being transported from place to place in a specially designed Southwest Airline biodiesel RV (watch the video).

You too can be a part of this awesome project! Click here and join Southwest Airlines.

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UPS Is Switching To Biodiesel

by Daniya May 26th, 2011 - No Comments »

UPS has recently installed a biodiesel fuel tank and fueling station at the Worldport facility in Louisville, KY.

“There is a finite amount of petroleum-based fuel available from our planet so it is important that UPS and other companies invest in ways to use alternative fuels and technologies, including biodiesel. This project helps us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels with the added benefit that it will also reduce air pollution and carbon emissions,” said Scott Wicker, UPS Chief sustainability Officer.

Given the gargantuan size of this facility and the amount of packages that are processed here daily this swap is indeed of colossal significance.

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Peugeot EX1; Faster Than Ever

by Daniya May 2nd, 2011 - No Comments »

Finally, there is an electric car that doesn’t only look shockingly good but can also perform on par with traditional racing cars. Designed by an automobile giant Peugeot, this the 100% electric beauty is powered by a pair of electric motors, one on each axle, thus offering four-wheel drive. Each electric motor produces 125 kW (170HP) for a combined output of 340HP and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque. Energy comes from a high-output lithium-ion battery pack.

First debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the EX1 has already broken six world records. The most recent one was set at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany, where the existing record for 12 mile run was exceeded by 50 seconds.

It seems that the future of electric cars stretches now in far more favorable light.

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Earth Hour 2011

by Daniya March 25th, 2011 - No Comments »

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The Earth Hour campaign encourages, cities, companies and individuals to turn out their lights for one hour as a visible statement of commitment to the planet.

Caesars Entertainment, Coca-Cola, Hilton Hotels and Walgreens all plan to turn off lights during Earth Hour tomorrow, in an effort to cut consumption and highlight their environmental commitment.

All of these Companies will be switching off the lights for one hour in order to celebrate Earth Hour.

Earth Hour will run from 8:30 pm to 9:30 local time tomorrow, March 26th. Do your part and join Essentia team as well as millions and millions of people around the globe.

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EPA’s Energy Star Rates LA On Top

by Daniya March 18th, 2011 - No Comments »

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings that earned EPA’s Energy Star certification in 2010.

EPA debuted its list of cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings in 2008. Los Angeles remains in first place for the third year; the District of Columbia and San Francisco hold second and third respectively for the second year; and Detroit and Sacramento are new to the top ten. New York City climbed five spots to claim fifth in the rankings and California boasts more cities on EPA’s list than any other state in the country with a total of five.

With various federal stimulus grants expiring and most states mired in budget crises, it will be interesting to see if the rapid rise in energy efficient buildings continues in the years to come.

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Chipotle is Green

by michael March 15th, 2011 - No Comments »

Yum just hearing the name makes my bottle lip quiver and my mouth salivate. Chipolte is one of those places that you don’t have to feel guilty about going to. Chipotle uses natural meats, hormone-free chicken, and uses a significant amount of organic beans (25-30%). It also strives to source some ingredients locally and seasonally.

Chipotle has a LEED platinum certified location, with all of its chains having  ”green” in mind. For example Chipotle offers environmentally friendly utensils which biodegrade naturally.

Chipotle has over 1,000 locations across the US that make about $1.8 billion in annual revenue.Chipotle remains one of the greenest fast food chains in the US. So now you can eat fast food with less guilt, knowing the environment and food stay fresh!

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Seventh Generation Debuts New Cardboard Detergent Bottle

by Daniya March 11th, 2011 - No Comments »

Green products company Seventh Generation this week introduced a new sustainable liquid laundry detergent packaging.

The new natural 4X detergent bottle features a compostable outer shell, which is made using 70% recycled cardboard fibers as well as 30% old newspaper scrapes.  lightweight plastic pouch inside.

Aside  from using 66% less plastic than a traditional 100 ounce 2X bottle, the new container bottle can be up-cycled into new recyclable packaging up to seven times, according to the company. After being used, the bottle’s shell can be recycled with other household paper.

The Natural 4X Laundry Detergent will be available on natural retailer shelves throughout the country by the end of March.

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Plastic State Of Mind

by Daniya March 7th, 2011 - No Comments »

Created by the Bay Area environmental group, Green Sangha, this “parody with purpose” raises awareness about the alarming situation associated with excessive use of plastic bags.

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LA Takes A Spin

by Daniya March 3rd, 2011 - No Comments »

The Los Angeles City Council approved a new blueprint Tuesday for the city’s streets that shifts focus away from automobiles.

The bicycle master plan calls for the creation of 1,680 miles of interconnected bike lanes in the city where transport has been defined by the automobile for generations. Significantly, this is a network designed not for recreation, but for actual transportation.

The plan, which was created with significant input from the city’s well-organized bicycling community, would mean 100 miles per year of new lanes over each of the next five years, and 40 miles a year thereafter. Funding will come, in part, from a half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation upgrades, overwhelmingly approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2008.

Way to go LA!!!

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Electric Future of Rolls Royce

by Daniya February 25th, 2011 - No Comments »

The first electric-powered Rolls-Royce car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, the luxury vehicle maker announced last week. It’s a huge leap for the company who prides itself on power and prestige. throwing a electric motor into a car that is normally powered by a massive 12 cylinder engine will be a a challenge for the company to overcome. The Phantom 102ex will be Rolls Royces test electric vehicle.

“We have engineered the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment,’ said CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös. ‘With this vehicle, we begin an exploration into alternative drive trains, seeking clarity on which alternative technologies may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future.”

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