Green News You Can Use

The BiOH Bulletin highlights news bites and websites of relevance to the industry and to the sustainable movement. Have you found a clip you’d like to share? Let us know! Contact us at customerservice_polyols @cargill.com

A Consumer’s Guide to Going Green

Integrating environmentally friendly concepts into your lifestyle can be daunting and confusing. The Wall Street Journal compiled their guide to help consumers lessen their carbon footprint and included common sense tips on when it makes sense to buy the new refrigerator and what to do if you can’t afford to buy a new hybrid. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1194
6326 9049588171.html?mod=todays_us_the_journal_report

A Slow Drive

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is crusading for cleaner air in New York City. One step in cutting carbon emissions will be requiring all the city’s taxis to be hybrids by the end of October, 2012. More at http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=%2020601103&sid=aQGO8VgUVowA&refer=us

Better Art Supplies for Budding Artists

If your child loves to make art, make sure their supplies meet healthy standards. Check out The Green Guide’s list of what to look for when buying for your little Monet. Plus, some of the safer alternatives are soy-based. www.thegreenguide.com/doc/116/artsupplies

The Future EcoBlock

China’s soaring population is creating serious environmental problems. In response, eco-cities (self-sufficient developments in terms of energy and water use that are carbon neutral) are gaining favor as China makes fast and aggressive changes. http://www.green biz.com/resources/design/news_third.cfm?NewsID=36169.

Seven Tips for Creating Eco-Fabulous Interiors: Green Theme

Who says living green means sacrificing beauty and style? Check out the Natural Resource Defense Council’s ideas for green spaces that are environmentally savvy and stylish. http://green.yahoo.com/global-warming/nrdc-230/seven-
tipsfor-creating-eco-fabulous-interiors.html

 

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