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An increasing number of cities are asking tourists to "go green" while visiting. The City of Chicago is among those and is leading by example. More>>
Yokohama is testing its new DB Super E CSPEC, the first ever tire made using orange oil. More>>
This coming weekend, you can tour Central Coast homes and businesses that have been converted to solar energy. More>>
A new non-profit store in downtown San Luis Obispo is making it easier to shop for Fair Trade products. More>>
Most of the water usage in the average Central Coast home takes place in the bathroom. The top user in that room is the toilet. But, new innovations with toilets may help curb those numbers. More>>
Switching to solar power at your home or work, often requires getting a loan to cover the high cost of installing the system. More>>
Both San Francisco-based Gap and Levi Strauss are investigating the alleged dumping at the plant in Lesotho in southern Africa. More>>
Despite a tough economy, a California couple is turning their homegrown invention into a booming business. More>>
Business on the Central Coast can save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars each year in energy costs by taking advantage of a free program from PG&E More>>
Currently, only a small handful of participants in Santa Barbara separate out food scraps generated daily so the city can send them up to a processing plant in Santa Maria to be turned into compost. More>>
The eco-product industry is expected to grow to more than $70-billion dollars this year but, that's less than it could be. That's because choosing to go green is becoming an expensive proposition in these economic times. More>>
Making your home more eco-friendly can be a challenge. A new kit by a California company is designed to take some of the guesswork out of the process. More>>
While we're conserving here on the Central Coast, as well as residents up in the Bay Area, water customers down in the L.A. basin aren't facing the same restrictions. More>>
Pizza Fusion owner Brandon Borene says, "We are the most earth-friendly restaurant in San Luis Obispo County." Some of the efforts are commendable like; compact florescent lighting, recycled paper products throughout, and fully organic cotton uniforms. More>>
Each time you use the Internet, you may not think about how much energy it takes to deliver the information you need but, it's a huge drain on the power system. More>>
Santa Barbara Assemblyman Pedro Nava wants to greatly restrict Styrofoam, and even some paper products, from being used as disposable food containers in California. More>>
PG&E says a solar network designed to deliver enough power to run about 150,000 homes is planned for California and, while none of the solar sites are approved yet, the Central Coast is among its most desirable locations. More>>
The J. Lohr project uses solar panels that follow the sun from east to west, giving each panel the highest amount of exposure, and hence more convertible energy, cutting the winery's traditional power need by 75-percent. More>>
You may have never considered this when shopping for roses but, many are sprayed, rinsed, and dipped in a battery of potentially lethal chemicals before they ever reach your local retailer. More>>
Compared to old tube sets, the newer plasma and LCD versions can comprise up to ten percent of your electricity bill, but not all consumers are made aware of the difference. More>>
Here's something car dealers won't advertise -- hybrids are less efficient in the winter. " More>>
From Styrofoam to wrapping paper, a few tips and reminders on how you can have a "Greener" Christmas holiday. More>>
United Parcel Service is currently testing a pilot program on the Central Coast, aimed at taking trucks off the road and replacing them with bicycles. More>>
The Central Coast Vineyard Team got its start 13 years ago, and has grown considerably during that time. Recently, it was honored twice by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. More>>
Santa Barbara County estimates there are some 30-thousand junk cars and trucks now eligible to be bought and destroyed. More>>
Despite the recent drop in oil prices a lot of people, for various reasons, are still doing what they can to cut back on how much gas they use. More>>
Learn about cellular phones and the importance of properly disposing of them. With toxic elements like lead and mercury found in each mobile unit, it is important to keep cell phones out of landfills and incinerators. More>>
Learn about electronic waste and the different end-of-life options for these goods with frequently asked questions, reports and more. More>>
Staples makes it easy for customers to recycle e-waste by simply bringing their used equipment to any U.S. Staples store, where it will be recycled in accordance with environmental laws. More>>
Find additional information about cellular phones, including statistics and international donation opportunities. More>>
Learn about curbside recycling and how various communities make it convenient for residents to recycle at home. More>>
Most people do not know that curbside recycling costs money. More>>
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