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McDonalds Goes McElectric

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 08.21.2009 | Business

Read More: Fast Food, Usgbc, McDonald's, Green Business, Biodiesel, Leed, Electric Cars, Green Energy, Business News
Jonathan A. Schein

The world's largest fast food franchise corporation is continuing its move into the green era by offering an electric charging outlet for cars at its Cary, NC, location.

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Greening Hollywood: Jet Hangar 25 World's First Platinum LEED Certified

Paige Donner | Posted 01.12.2009 | Green

Read More: AV Jet, Energy, Platinum LEED, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, John Picard, Private Jet, Green Building, Hangar 25, Burbank Airport, Syngrass, Shangri-La, Van Nuys Airport, Maguire Aviation, Usgbc, Solar Panels, Investment Tax Credit, Greening the White House, ITC's, Federal Tax Credit Incentives, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Green News
Paige Donner

Green building costs less in lifecycle. "Investments can no longer be about a 2-3 year return. We must factor in lifecycle," said Picard.

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Greening Hollywood: Ecopreneur Deirdre Wallace's Ambrose Hotel

Paige Donner | Posted 11.18.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Nrdc, Usgbc, Vosges Chocolate, Santa Monica, Greening Hollywood, Deirdre Wallace, Burt's Bees, Environmental Entrepreneurs, Bio-Diesel, LEED Certification, Craftsman-Style Hotel, Ambrose Hotel, Sustainable Works, Moa, Ecopreneur, Leed, Ambrose Collection, Green Hotels, Buying Local, Green News
Paige Donner

"In building the hotel, we just made really smart choices. Not necessarily thinking, 'Oh, this is a green choice,' but thinking this makes sense on an economic level."

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Greenwashers Beware: The Truth Will Come Out

Graham Hill | Posted 07.30.2008 | Green

Read More: The U.S. Green Building Council, Greenwashing, Going Green, Green, Environment, Usgbc, Green Business, Green Living, Green Tips, Paul McCartney, Lexus Hybrid, Green News
Graham Hill

Since the green movement has gained momentum, there has been a lot of talk about whether a company is greenwashing or whether carbon credits can be trusted.

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Three Green Decisions With Little or No Downside

Graham Hill | Posted 07.18.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, Waste, Green, Usgbc, Environmentalism, Homeowners, Green Living, Global Warming, Green Furniture, Green News
Graham Hill

Who was the guy that said living eco means sacrifice? It's not about living in a cave and shaking your head at the 'modern day luxuries,' folks. Getti...

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