March 17, 2011

Ford’s Energy Efficiency Efforts Earn Sixth ENERGY STAR Award

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Ford Motor Company’s actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S. operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s coveted 2011 ENERGY STAR Award for the sixth consecutive year.
The 2011 ENERGY STAR Award for Sustained Excellence recognizes Ford’s continued leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

A diverse group of people enjoys an eco-friendly picnic at a recycled plastic table in a sunny park, surrounded by trees, reusable dishes, and fresh, unpackaged food.

Bright Idea Shops Acknowledges The Power of Picnics

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The website http://www.powerofpicnics.com includes picnic checklists, ideas for picnic fare and fun activities as well as links to further information about the benefits of families spending time in nature and eating meals together.
Bright Idea Shops adds: “We are quite proud to offer the #1 selling recycled plastic lumber heavy duty picnic table since its entry into the market in 1991. Known for its distinctive upscale appearance, premium quality recycled HDPE lumber, meticulous craftsmanship, and engineered for sturdy durability.”

People crafting sustainable products at rustic wooden tables in a Portland studio with exposed brick, large windows, and potted plants under a sign reading ‘Conscious Collective.’

The Power of the Conscious Collective Philosophy

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A start-up apparel company working to bring enlightenment into what we where.
A while back out of Boston, a company called Consious Minds Ink called me to see if I would be interested in writing up a story about them. I said sure but I want to try there product. You know to really understand if a green products work is to try it; not just from a press release..
So they sent me these extral large shirts with graffiti all over it. I said what the heck is this? Then I figured out it said Be Consious. Then I looked at the tag and noticed it uses bamboo and organic cotton.