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Free-Range Chickens. Who Cares?

Blog entry posted by MClayton in Environment on June 5, 2024 - 10:08am

I was riding the train the other day and saw an advertisement. It had to do with free-range chickens and ice cream. The company makes the claim that they use free-range chicken eggs as a participating ingredient in their ice cream. Who knew ice cream needed eggs?

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The Original Green: Unlocking the Mystery of True Sustainability

Article posted by nbruning in Environment on June 4, 2024 - 12:43pm

So, you think you know what ”green” means.  Energy-saver light bulbs.  Recycled paper. Air conditioner set at 77 degrees, not 57.  Yes, but there’s more to than that—a lot more.  According to Steve Mouzon, these are all good, but they are only a small part of the picture.  It seems we need to think bigger--much bigger.

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Did you know...there is a way to measure how much energy you use in your home?

Article posted by Publisher in Environment on April 17, 2024 - 1:09pm

Ever wondered how much energy your refrigerator used, or how much energy you light bulbs use when you leave then on all day while you are at work? A device called a "smart meter" is measuring just that.

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Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED)

Link posted by Publisher in Environment on October 27, 2024 - 11:57am

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Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED)

Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED) works to promote the sustainability of New York City neighborhoods by encouraging communities to plan their own futures.