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How to reduce usage of gift wraps? How about saving trees?

Learn about biodegradable dinnerware and other green suggestions for your festive.

And, of course, best ideas for Green Gift Giving!

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Almost every industry has been affected by the emerging green economy. As public awareness broadens, the sector of building and home efficiency audits grows. Certified professionals inspect homes, offices, commercial and industrial buildings, and work with the owners to optimize the economic, energy and environmental performance of their buildings.Image by Avi, Avi Decorative Painting, Inc.... read more

Allied Schools will exhibit at the upcoming Solar Power International event, showcasing its flexible and convenient online green courses. Addressing the demands of the increasing renewable energy industry, the school will promote green business-to-business and student training opportunities.

Allied will occupy booth #3275 at Solar Power International, which will be held in Anaheim, California from October 27th to October 29th. The event is North America's largest business-to-business solar industry expo, with 900+ exhibitors and exhibit hall that includes all types of solar technologies, from PV to solar heating. There are expected to be more than 25,000 attendees. Registration is available at http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowSEP091/Default.aspx.

With the current administration committed to doubling U.S. renewable energy by 2012, there is expected to be a steady need for trained professionals. Allied has developed career-training courses in today's emerging green technologies. The 100% online courses include: • Advanced Principles of Photovoltaic Systems • Business of Solar • Home Energy Survey Professional • Introduction to Green Building • Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems • LEED – Green Building Practices • Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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I never had the typical college experience.  Sure, I lived on campus at two separate universities, but they were both primarily commuter colleges.  My sister, however, had your typical college experience at a university where 98% of freshmen and 50% of all undergrads lived on campus and, therefore, had cafeteria meal plans.  My sister frequently mentioned how appalled she was at the sheer wastefulness of the students.

So, apparently, was Andilee Warner at the Southern Illinios University Carbondale, who was been named "Recycler of the Year" in 2007 by the Illinois Recycling Association.  Warner earned this title because of the vermicomposting project she started with the university's cafeteria waste.

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California has been a longtime proponent of solar energy use, which is a major component of the green movement currently sweeping the United States. A recent report from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council supports this fact. Their study shows that solar capacity in California increased by a third from 2007 to 2008, and now represents about two-thirds of the national total.... read more