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Whole Foods Bag Discount
You probably already know that effective January 1, 2010, the District will begin charging shoppers 5 cents for every plastic bag used at the grocery or liquor store. Most of that money goes to...
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Don’t let the tiny town of Edmonston, Maryland fool you. Despite its size, P.G. County’s minute municipality is on the cutting edge of environmental awareness – as evidenced by the groundbreaking of...
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Appliance “Cash 4 Clunkers” in DC
The Federal government’s “Cash 4 Clunkers” campaign was a big hit with Americans looking to dump old fuel hogs in exchange for efficient new cars. Congress has debated extending the trade-in program...
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Michelle Obama’s Eco-Christmas
Everyone knows the responsibility of decorating the White House for the holidays falls on the First Lady. For her first year in the role, Michelle Obama is bringing a green flair to her duties by...
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DC Govt: Free Reusable Bags
From the District Department of the Environment: As part of the District’s “Skip the Bag, Save the River” campaign, the District Department of the Environment and CVS/pharmacy have teamed up to...
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DC’s Greener Christmas Tree
Today, President Obama, and a diverse group of guests that included Santa Claus, lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse of the National Mall. Ordinarily, a giant Christmas tree like this one...
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Waterkeepers Sue Maryland Over Chesapeake
An alliance of Waterkeepers responsible for protecting the Anacostia, Potomac and Patuxent rivers are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to remove Maryland’s environmental oversight...
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Washington Post’s New Climate Blog
Today, the Washington Post officially launched their climate & energy blog, Post Carbon. The blog is designed to give readers up-to-the-minute information on key international climate and energy...
View ArticleGovernment Eco-Action Mon.: Fairfax Meeting to Address “ABC’s” of Bay TMDL
TMDL. No, it’s not some newfangled programming code, but an acronym you’re likely to be hearing quite often nonetheless in the days–and years–to come. Tonight, you’ll have a chance to learn what one...
View ArticleGovernment Eco-Action Mon.: The Office Goes Green
OK, so it’s not actually The Office (that beloved TV show) but your office that soon may be getting a bit greener–especially if you work in Arlington, Virginia. The county has been selected as one of...
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