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UCF Students Make Fuel from Fryer Grease

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With the price of fuel still on the rise, many people are racking their brains to find new ways to afford to fill up their car’s gas tank.

This is especially hard for college students, who already have a hard enough time affording to pay for anything!

But mechanical engineer students at the University of Central Florida have discovered a new way to take used fryer grease from a Chick-fil-A restaurant…

Eco-Friendly Credit Cards from Brighter Planet

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Brighter Planet, a company which offers products that help individuals and companies fight global warming, has teamed with Bank of America to provide customers credit cards that can reduce their carbon footprint and fund renewable energy projects.

These cards are part of Bank of America’s new $20 billion 10-year initiative to support sustainable businesses…

Toyota Expands Green Efforts Beyond Its Vehicles

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The Toyota Prius is one of the best-selling hybrids on the market because it has consistently received top marks for customer satisfaction.

But did you know that Toyota goes beyond greening just its cars with other eco-friendly conservation efforts?

From creating green rooftop tiles to planting shrubs that absorb pollution, Toyota is making a name for itself in the green movement…

The Story of Stuff

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Do you have 20 minutes to spare? What if I told you that those 20 minutes might change your entire way of thinking and living?

Take a break from your studies. Shut off your television. Sit comfortably at your computer chair and visit the website TheStoryOfStuff.com…

2008 Mustang to Feature Soy-Based Foam Seats

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Ford is teaming up with Lear Corporation, a leading environmental automotive interior design company, to debut soy-based flexible foam seats in the 2008 Ford Mustang.

This isn’t the first time Ford has soybeans in its vehicles. The Model T used to contain 60 pounds of soybeans in its paint and molded plastic parts, and the 2003 Model U had soy-based seat cushions…

Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

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Even if you live an eco-lifestyle, today is an important day to be even greener because it’s Earth Day.

Earth Day began 38 years ago in San Francisco, and since then it has turned into a global celebration of protecting the planet.

Regardless of what people may choose to do, as individuals or part of an organization, we will all be connected for at least one day…

PNC Bank Expands Green Initiatives

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We posted a blog a few months ago about the green efforts of PNC Bank, which has more certified green buildings than any other company in the world.

With Earth Day only a few days away, we’re excited to share how PNC is going even greener to save the planet by offering customer incentives which include deals on loans for hybrid cars, recycled check cards and even a car sweepstakes…

Green Thrift Store Shopping Tips

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Instead of spending your paycheck on an expensive new outfit or gadget, how about saving some cash and helping out the environment by shopping at a thrift store.

Thrift store shopping is just another form of recycling and regulating CO2 emissions. Not only do you get to reuse a unique or vintage item, but you also stop factories from making more items and creating pollution

Californians Pay Extra For Greenhouse Gas Project

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Californians are going to be charged an extra 25 cents per month on their electric bill for the next 10 years to help fund a new project created by the California Institute for Climate Solutions.

This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California, and it’s supported by governor Schwarzenegger, who hopes that this project will…

Enzyme in Cow Stomach Turns Corn into Fuel

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Traditionally, only the kernel of a corn plant could be used to make ethanol, but scientists at Michigan State University have discovered a way to use the entire corn plant’and it all has to do with a cow.

An enzyme which helps cows digest grass and other fibers is the key to reducing fuel costs and creating alternative energy sources…