Category Archives: New Green

New Green is sustainability that is personal – in your home, your workplace, your community. Stuff that you can actually do to make a difference. The goal of new green is to get people engaged, excited, and ready to make a difference.

Technological Solutions to Complex Challenges

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I have just gotten back from a great class session at Antioch and wanted to share some of the interesting stuff that we talked about tonight. Our course focuses on “Green IT” challenges, and tonight we talked about the IT challenges a multi-generational workforce presents. We had a conference call with Rob Salkowitz, author of…

Paper Towels: Do You Really Need ‘Em?

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I cut out paper towels this summer and haven’t missed a beat. Not using paper towels has a positive impact on all three of the triple bottom lines in my life! Environmental, social, and financial. Read more about my experience.

Composting: Getting Started

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The first step to getting started on composting your food waste is to choose the compost bin type that is right for you. There are three main types of bins. There are pros and cons to all three.

Solar Powered Web Hosting

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Solar Powered web hosting is a great way to improve your organization’s environmental bottom line.