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What Does It Mean To Go Green? By John Toth
Sometimes you’ll hear the word “sustainability”. Both “green” and “sustainable” are easily interchangeable. There are many definitions for sustainability. The United Nations has adopted this definition: “Sustainability meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability related to the continuity of economic, social, institutional and environmental aspects of human society, as well as the non-human environment.
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To find out about sustainable planning for the Reno, Tahoe, and Carson area
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Green Directory

The Green Directory is a user friendly guide to Northern Nevada’s environmental groups. Nevada EcoNet publishes the directory every two years. Here you will find contact information for businesses that are eco-friendly to the environment. Salons, computer stores, plumbing services, restaurants and much more can be found on this eco-conscious site. Full Story ››

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Cox Conserves

Join the employees of Cox Enterprises in the company's environmental initiative Cox Conserves -- offering tips on how anyone can be more environmentally friendly.Full Story ››

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Would you switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs to save energy?
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What Can I Do Now

Turn Off Electronics
Recycle
Save Gas
Adjust Thermostats
Buy Green Power
Perform a Home Energy Audit
Replace Appliances with Energy Efficient Ones
Upgrade Windows
Evaluate Solar and Wind Energy
Vote!

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If you live in an area where curbside recycling is not available, you can still recycle by taking your recyclables to any of the following Recycle America drop-off locations which are open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Here are recycling drop-off locations for your area. Full Story ››

Facts

Americans throw away 44 million newspaper everyday. That’s the same as dumping 500,000 trees into landfills each week.


Americans throw away enough aluminum every month to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet.


Every year we save enough energy recycling steel to supply L.A. with nearly a decade’s worth of electricity.

Interactives

Take a look at viewer-submitted images from national parks. Full Story ››


Compact fluorescent light bulb
Check out infrared photos of energy leaks in a typical home -- and then find out how you can save money on your energy bills. Full Story ››


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