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I felt this was a worthwhile business venture to share. Concepts Plastics, founded by Oscar Andres Mendez Gerardino, is a Colombian enterprise that aims to replace informal settlements with decent housing … Continue reading Man builds homes for the homeless from recycled plastic
In February 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (also known as, ARRA, the Recovery Act, or simply the stimulus). Through the Recovery Act, the Energy Department … Continue reading Update (Video): Recovery Act’s Clean Energy Revolution
I bought a rain barrel last spring from a local environmental advocacy group and finally installed it today. Although I missed the April showers, May appears to have some rainy … Continue reading “Blame It On The Rain” (Barrel)
EPA’s Eco Tip: Change your HVAC system filter Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change … Continue reading Calendar Reminder – Change Your HVAC Filter Every 3 Months
EPA’s Earth Tip: Insulate your hot water heater by wrapping it with an insulating jacket, save at least $30 a year and reduce carbon pollution. To help keep your hot … Continue reading Earth Tip – Insulate Your Hot Water Heater
News from City Hall City Communications Office City of Kansas City, Mo. http://www.kcmo.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2014 City Market gains solar panels What’s greener than a local farmers … Continue reading What’s greener than a local farmers market? One with green energy!
Kansas City suburb, Overland Park, Kansas, will soon be home to a new Starbucks — but this one is different. It will be the first store in the area built … Continue reading Starbucks “recycled” store coming to Kansas City Metro
This video details why it’s important to view a house as a system when addressing weatherization and energy efficiency.
It used to be difficult remembering to grab my reusable bags when going inside the local supermarket. Now I make sure to grab them. The first time I used them, … Continue reading Say No to Plastic and Yes to Savings with Reusable Bags
On November 7th, Kansas City Police Department cut the ribbon on its newest campus. The new South Patrol and Special Operations Division facility is a $28 million project at 9701 … Continue reading Kansas City Cuts Ribbon on Eco-Friendly Police Facility
Dr. Tony G. Reames 