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Create a soda bottle rainforest
Create a soda bottle rainforest
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.Full Story
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.Full Story
Green bling: DIY bottle cap charm bracelets
Green bling: DIY bottle cap charm bracelets
These one-of-a-kind bottle cap charm bracelets are easy to make, totally green and very creative!Full Story
These one-of-a-kind bottle cap charm bracelets are easy to make, totally green and very creative!Full Story
Recycle those old crayons
Recycle those old crayons
Making something new out of something old is a great way to teach your kids about the power of recycling.Full Story
Making something new out of something old is a great way to teach your kids about the power of recycling.Full Story
Farmers market secrets
Farmers market secrets
Farmers markets are booming this time of year. But before you head off to one there are three insider secrets you'll want to bring along.Full Story
Farmers markets are booming this time of year. But before you head off to one there are three insider secrets you'll want to bring along.Full Story
Could compact fluorescent bulbs pose skin cancer risk?
Could compact fluorescent bulbs pose skin cancer risk?
As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Full Story
As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. But research now points to a new and ubiquitous indoor source of these harmful rays.Full Story
24 surprising uses for coffee grounds
24 surprising uses for coffee grounds
Coffee grounds have numerous uses around the house and in the garden. You can even use them in your beauty routine.Full Story
Coffee grounds have numerous uses around the house and in the garden. You can even use them in your beauty routine.Full Story
Beat the heat by keeping your home cool and green
Beat the heat by keeping your home cool and green
When the sticky-steamy days of summer heat up, it's such a relief to crank up the AC, but did you realize that half of all the energy that your home uses is tied to cooling it down?Full Story
When the sticky-steamy days of summer heat up, it's such a relief to crank up the AC, but did you realize that half of all the energy that your home uses is tied to cooling it down?Full Story
Safe composting tips for people with food allergies
Safe composting tips for people with food allergies
Composting food waste is safe for people with food allergies if they take some basic precautions, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Full Story
Composting food waste is safe for people with food allergies if they take some basic precautions, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Full Story
8 ways to make your home healthier
8 ways to make your home healthier
Your house's air quality and the products you use every day can all have an effect on your health and that of your family. Here's how to make your home a safer and healthier place to live.Full Story
Your house's air quality and the products you use every day can all have an effect on your health and that of your family. Here's how to make your home a safer and healthier place to live.Full Story
Grill the green way this summer
Grill the green way this summer
Summer time and grilling go hand in hand. And keeping things eco-friendly is easier now than ever before. Here are a few green tips to keep in mind this summer.Full Story
Summer time and grilling go hand in hand. And keeping things eco-friendly is easier now than ever before. Here are a few green tips to keep in mind this summer.Full Story
Honda Fit EV has highest EPA efficiency rating of any car
Honda Fit EV has highest EPA efficiency rating of any car
The 2013 Honda Fit EV has earned the highest EPA efficiency rating granted to any vehicle offered in the U.S.: 118 miles-per-gallon-equivalent.Full Story
The 2013 Honda Fit EV has earned the highest EPA efficiency rating granted to any vehicle offered in the U.S.: 118 miles-per-gallon-equivalent.Full Story

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General information about recycling
General information about recycling
Learn about curbside recycling and how various communities make it convenient for residents to recycle at home.Full Story
Collecting used bottles, cans, and newspapers and taking them to the curb or to a collection facility is just the first in a series of steps that generates a host of financial, environmental, and social returns.Full Story

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What is climate change?
What is climate change?
Learn the basics on Climate Change and understand key terms.Full Story
Why should I be concerned about climate change?
Why should I be concerned about climate change?
Learn more about how Climate Change affects us all.Full Story
What can I do to help prevent climate change?
What can I do to help prevent climate change?
Learn what actions you can take to help prevent Climate Change.Full Story
What is being done to help prevent climate change?
What is being done to help prevent climate change?
What organizations and agencies are doing to address the issues.Full Story
Global warming versus climate change
Global warming versus climate change
What is the difference between global warming and climate change?Full Story
Balancing environmental impact - household lighting
Balancing environmental impact - household lighting
By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save $70 each year in energy costs and help save the environment.Full Story
Climate change: Helpful links & resources
Climate change: Helpful links & resources
Find additional resources and links about Climate Change here.Full Story

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Local Energy Alliance Program
Local Energy Alliance Program
Local Harvest - Find the Nearest CSA, Farmers Market and More
Local Harvest - Find the Nearest CSA, Farmers Market and More
Albemarle County Green Map (PDF)
Albemarle County Green Map (PDF)
Green Infrastructure Center - Charlottesville
Green Infrastructure Center - Charlottesville
Louisa's Clean Community Commission
Louisa's Clean Community Commission
Albemarle County Green Roof Project
Albemarle County Green Roof Project
Charlottesville's Green City Initiative
Charlottesville's Green City Initiative
Virginia Green Travel
Virginia Green Travel
Web Sightings: BuyLocalCville.com
Web Sightings: BuyLocalCville.com
Think about what you had to eat today. Do you know where did it all came from? Did you also know you can find some really fresh food in Charlottesville? Check out buylocalcville.com to learn about the local food movement.Full Story
Think about what you had to eat today. Do you know where did it all came from? Did you know most food is shipped more than 1500 miles before it hits the shelves? Did you also know you can find some really fresh food in Charlottesville? Check out buylocalcville.com to learn more about the local food movement.Full Story
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Greening the Virginia ABC
Greening the Virginia ABC
Virginia's Office of Pollution Prevention
Virginia's Office of Pollution Prevention
Green Virginia Tourism
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Make every day Earth Day... with a book!
Make every day Earth Day... with a book!
There are many books that celebrate the earth and show you how to keep the earth clean and healthy. If you want to learn more about Earth Day, check out these books at your local library or book store:Full Story
There are many books that celebrate the earth and show you how to keep the earth clean and healthy. If you want to learn more about Earth Day, check out these books at your local library or book store:Full Story

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Reusing, donating and recycling electronics
Reusing, donating and recycling electronics
Millions of computers are being stored or thrown away, threatening the environment with toxins and excess waste. Learn about e-waste and the different options for safely disposing of your computer.Full Story
Information on some of the green alternatives available when you want to dispose of your electronics.Full Story
Why recycle electronics?
Why recycle electronics?
Our growing dependence on electronics products has given rise to a new environmental challenge: electronic waste. Learn about e-waste and the different end-of-life options for these goods.Full Story
Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, reduces pollution, saves energy, and saves resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.Full Story
Electronics: Buying green
Electronics: Buying green
Many electronic products are now manufactured to address pressing environmental issues. Learn more about Green Purchasing and Leasing electronics/computers.Full Story
Environmentally responsible electronics use involves not only proper end-of-life disposition of obsolete equipment, but also purchasing new equipment that has been designed with environmentally preferable attributes.Full Story
eCycle cell phones
eCycle cell phones
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.Full Story
Did you just get a new cell phone? Are you wondering what to do with the old one? Rather than adding it to your growing collection of unwanted mobile phones, recycle it!Full Story
Battery recycling
Battery recycling
Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools. Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and the air.Full Story

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