Our Take On Green
December 13, 2012 1:41 PM
By now, you’ve probably hung your Christmas holiday lights. Maybe you’re still using those old incandescent strands, but consider this: LED holiday lights, while more expensive upfront, can save on energy costs and last up to 40 seasons.
What’s holding you back? If you’re still hesitating, consider these additional benefits.
• LED light strands are cooler than incandescent bulbs, and they’re also made of plastic, so the risk of breakage and fire is less.
• The chance of personal injury is...
December 06, 2012 2:58 PM
Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and protecting Chicago’s infrastructure from hotter summers, more precipitation, and other climate shifts are part and parcel of the sustainability plan under Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Judging from the response so far from local environmentalists, he’s doing a great job.
One of the Mayor’s first moves was to eliminate the city department responsible for aspects of the Chicago Climate Action Plan. Instead, the Mayor made agencies responsible for certain...
November 26, 2012 5:08 PM
Like many older office buildings, the four-story garage at 500 Davis Center in downtown Evanston was in need of some TLC, including a lighting retrofit. Constructed in 1978, it still relied on T12 fluorescent bulbs, which were a huge drain on the building’s energy bill.
Richard Similio, on-site property manager for Circle Realty Advisors which manages the 10-story office building, turned to EverLights as a one-stop shop for a lighting retrofit. EverLights’ first order of business was to recycle...
November 07, 2012 11:42 AM
This week’s election may have divided us as a nation, but there’s one thing on which most would agree: we need to do a better job of recycling.
Thankfully, there’s a day for that. America Recycles Day, turning 15 on November 15, may not rank up there in the public consciousness with major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but an estimated 2 million people will celebrate it at public events ranging from electronics collections to a recycled art show. Though many of the events will be...
October 31, 2012 3:03 PM
There’s more to the month of October than autumn leaves and Halloween. October is also National Energy Action Month, an initiative from the federal government that encourages Americans to work together to boost the economy, help the environment and make the U.S energy independent.
Some new rules governing fluorescent lamp ballasts were created last year to help the nation achieve some of the goals listed above. They were released by the Department of Energy in November of 2011 and have two...
October 31, 2012 3:03 PM
There’s more to the month of October than autumn leaves and Halloween. October is also National Energy Action Month, an initiative from the federal government that encourages Americans to work together to boost the economy, help the environment and make the U.S energy independent.
Some new rules governing fluorescent lamp ballasts were created last year to help the nation achieve some of the goals listed above. They were released by the Department of Energy in November of 2011 and have two...
September 12, 2012 9:45 AM
On August 20, 2012, Waste & Recycling News announced its latest round of Rosie Award winners, and our very own Kelly Gallagher (pictured on the right) was one of this year’s winners!
Waste & Recycling News created the Rosie Awards to recognize the women who have dedicated their knowledge, time and energy to the industry. Named after Rosie the Riveter, the iconic and enduring symbol of the power of the American woman, the awards recognize women who inspire greatness with their...
September 12, 2012 9:45 AM
On August 20, 2012, Waste & Recycling News announced its latest round of Rosie Award winners, and our very own Kelly Gallagher (pictured on the right) was one of this year’s winners!
Waste & Recycling News created the Rosie Awards to recognize the women who have dedicated their knowledge, time and energy to the industry. Named after Rosie the Riveter, the iconic and enduring symbol of the power of the American woman, the awards recognize women who inspire greatness with their...
September 12, 2012 9:45 AM
On August 20, 2012, Waste & Recycling News announced its latest round of Rosie Award winners, and our very own Kelly Gallagher (pictured on the right) was one of this year’s winners!
Waste & Recycling News created the Rosie Awards to recognize the women who have dedicated their knowledge, time and energy to the industry. Named after Rosie the Riveter, the iconic and enduring symbol of the power of the American woman, the awards recognize women who inspire greatness with their...
August 02, 2012 2:18 PM
We still come across a lot of people, and businesses, who aren’t sold on making the switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents or LEDs. When comparing the price tag on an incandescent bulb to a fluorescent or LED option, most of us instantly think it’s the cheapest option. Think again!
For most of us, switching from incandescent bulbs to CFLs will save a good chunk of money. Lighting accounts for roughly 20 percent of the electric bill in the average U.S. home or office....
