| Name |
Description |
| "Green" Bathroom Remodeling Guide |
In order to take control of their environment people are “going green.” They are learning there are ways to make a difference and make improvements by choosing a lifestyle that is more natural. There are cleaning and food products on the market that help them live a healthier lifestyle but they may not think that choosing to remodel the bathroom is yet another way to “go green.” The bathroom is one of the simplest rooms to improve upon simply by exchanging already installed fixtures that were in place before water conservation mandates. Because of these mandates consumer needs have changed and manufacturers are paying attention. There are many more products being developed that are recyclable, sustainable, and will improve upon the environmental quality of life. |
| American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of over 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. |
| Botanic gardens |
A page celebrating botanic gardens in Colorado. Great tips on your own gardens. |
| Easy steps to going Green |
The goal of this guide is to take you on a walk through a typical day of a college student. Along the journey it will provide you with simple steps you can take to make your own life a little greener so that you can do your part in helping not only the PLU community, but our planet as well. |
| Energy Department |
The Energy Department's mission speaks to all sectors of the economy. Whether your expertise is in science, technology, engineering, national security, international affairs or business, the Energy Department offers challenging and innovative work environments |
| Energy Saving Tips: Using Your Appliances More Efficiently |
Saving energy can help cut your household costs and benefit the environment. A significant portion of energy expenditure in the home goes into running appliances. Making sure appliances run efficiently can reduce waste and make for a more environmentally friendly home. There are opportunities for saving energy in appliances throughout the home. |
| Global Green USA |
Founded in 1993 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green USA is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment.
Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California with offices in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York, and is one of over 31 national GCI affiliates throughout the world. |
| Green crafts for kids |
Our first skill for life is knowing the importance of protecting and preserving the environment by going green! We’re learning about recycling and reusing things we already have. |
| Greener air conditioners |
The 39 models in Consumer Reports latest tests all were good at cooling and all the models meet the 9.7 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) now required for small and medium-sized models below 8,000 British thermal units (Btu) per hour, and the 9.8 EER required for larger, 8,000- to 13,999-Btu models. |
| NASA website on Ocean colouring |
Ocean color data has provided us with remarkable insight into the biological dynamics of the world's oceans. The Coastal Zone Color Scanner (CZCS) was a pioneering mission, "proving the concept" of ocean color remote sensing. The Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) demonstrated that the collection of high quality ocean color data over the entire globe could be accomplished. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) provides data with high spectral quality and resolution over the world's oceans, which will further enhance our knowledge. |
| Naural Resources Defense Council |
NRDC's mission is to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends. |
| Science link for kids |
Various science topics for kids of all ages. |
| Smart Growth |
Supporting the development of vibrant, healthy communities |
| The story of stuff - bottled water |
The Story of Bottled Water, releasing March 22, 2010 on storyofbottledwater.org, employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the story of manufactured demand—how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows from the tap. Over seven minutes, the film explores the bottled water industry’s attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. The film concludes with a call to ‘take back the tap,’ not only by making a personal commitment to avoid bottled water, but by supporting investments in clean, available tap water for all. |
| US Department of Energy |
Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes. A wide variety of technologies are available for heating and cooling your home, and they achieve a wide range of efficiencies in converting their energy sources into useful heat or cool air for your home. In addition, many heating and cooling systems have certain supporting equipment in common, such as thermostats and ducts, which provide opportunities for saving energy. |
| Water Conservation |
It is necessary to conserve water because water conservation is recognized as the most environmentally sound and affordable tactic to lessen people’s demand on water. Water conservation stretches supplies further and also protects the resources of bodies of water that are already in duress. Using a lesser amount of water also lightens the burden that is placed on sewage treatment facilities. Water conservation helps to reduce the amount of energy that is normally required for water heating. |
| Water Conservation Resources |
About 75 percent of our planet is water. But the vast amount of that 75 percent is salt water from our oceans, which can't be consumed, used for washing, or for feeding animals or vegetation. Another huge amount of that water is permanently frozen on the planet's North and South poles. What that leaves for human consumption is about 1 percent of the Earth's water. |
