A few of you asked questions and gave suggestions about harvesting electricity from one location and sending it to another. This map might help you understand why some of that is not possible with our current grid.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Grid Interconnect Map
A few of you asked questions and gave suggestions about harvesting electricity from one location and sending it to another. This map might help you understand why some of that is not possible with our current grid.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. EPA expects to award approximately 100 grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 and will accept applications until December 31, 2009.
The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Biofuels from Diapers
Biofuels from Diapers:
As I was listening to the radio the other day, I heard a very interesting report on diaper recycling/fuel production. Yes, you read correctly. This company in the UK is recycling soiled diapers and producing green fuel. As part of the recycling process, the materials are sterilized, separated into individual components which include organic residue, plastic and super absorbent polymers. These components are then recycled into plastic wood, plastic roofing tiles, absorption materials, recycled paper products, among others. What really caught my attention was the production of green energy! If I heard correctly, six megawatts of green energy were produced in the recycling process. One was used by the company to operate the plant and the other five megawatts were sold to the local grid. Go green! That’s a great way to reduce even further the amount and toxicity of our garbage.
Personally, when my children were babies, we didn’t consider which was the most environmentally friendly option when choosing diapers. we just selected the most convenient method for our family: disposable diapers. It’s interesting that several months ago, in one of our Questions of the Week on diaper selection, we had a very interesting green conversation going with well over 170 people weighing in on which is the best option for the environment, disposable or cloth diapers. There are many articulate arguments in favor of both options. At least, companies like this one are finding creative ways to reduce waste while having the added bonus of producing green energy.
As I was reading up on the issue for this blog, I learned that it can take 450 years for a disposable diaper to disintegrate in the ocean, and over 500 years in landfills. While we all should make an effort to adopt more environmentally practices to reduce waste, it gives me hope that at least in the case of disposable diapers there is some hope to go green. So, will we be talking about baby power at a recycling center near you? That might be the way of the future.
Credits: Lina Younes of the EPA since 2002 and chairs EPA’s Multilingual Communications Task Force. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
J. Sam Sadler
elleven consulting group
As I was listening to the radio the other day, I heard a very interesting report on diaper recycling/fuel production. Yes, you read correctly. This company in the UK is recycling soiled diapers and producing green fuel. As part of the recycling process, the materials are sterilized, separated into individual components which include organic residue, plastic and super absorbent polymers. These components are then recycled into plastic wood, plastic roofing tiles, absorption materials, recycled paper products, among others. What really caught my attention was the production of green energy! If I heard correctly, six megawatts of green energy were produced in the recycling process. One was used by the company to operate the plant and the other five megawatts were sold to the local grid. Go green! That’s a great way to reduce even further the amount and toxicity of our garbage.
Personally, when my children were babies, we didn’t consider which was the most environmentally friendly option when choosing diapers. we just selected the most convenient method for our family: disposable diapers. It’s interesting that several months ago, in one of our Questions of the Week on diaper selection, we had a very interesting green conversation going with well over 170 people weighing in on which is the best option for the environment, disposable or cloth diapers. There are many articulate arguments in favor of both options. At least, companies like this one are finding creative ways to reduce waste while having the added bonus of producing green energy.
As I was reading up on the issue for this blog, I learned that it can take 450 years for a disposable diaper to disintegrate in the ocean, and over 500 years in landfills. While we all should make an effort to adopt more environmentally practices to reduce waste, it gives me hope that at least in the case of disposable diapers there is some hope to go green. So, will we be talking about baby power at a recycling center near you? That might be the way of the future.
Credits: Lina Younes of the EPA since 2002 and chairs EPA’s Multilingual Communications Task Force. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
J. Sam Sadler
elleven consulting group
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chloregy Group Invitation
A friend of mine, Ann Panagushin is a Program Manager for Content and Events for Chloregy. She does an excellent job posting and keeping things up to date. I would highly recommend going to the web site http://events.chloregy.com and signing up to be a free member so as to keep in the know on the latest green events. I joined when I visited the site for the first time and you will too.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Biomass-to-Energy Projects
Anyone involved with current or potential biomass-to-energy projects in the State of Indiana should be sure to attend the Indiana Biomass Business Conference. The conference will be at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis on February 9 & 10, 2010.
Learn more and register on the website - http://www.biomassindiana.com/index.html
Learn more and register on the website - http://www.biomassindiana.com/index.html
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Start Something Green Expo
We are proud to announce the "Start Something Green Expo". Saturday September 26th from 10AM to 3:00PM at The Denton Civic Center on 215 E. McKinney St. There will be no charge for admission.
Learn how you can start something green! The expo includes information about composting, xeriscaping, solar energy and a lot more. The family friendly atmosphere includes music, food, demonstrations and children's activities. Don't miss the fun!Look for elleven consulting group for a complimentary home energy guide to get the most bang for your buck in going green.
Monday, September 14, 2009
International Green Money Conference 2009
The inaugural International Green Money Conference 2009 has been announced by the Founder Michael L. Padurano. The event is being held November 12 through 15, 2009 in Moura, Portugal. The event is being organized by Environmental Networking, Lda. and The International Green Summit, Inc. who are trusted friends of elleven consulting goup and have been fundamental in aligning environmental projects with funding around the world.
The inaugural event is being held in Moura, Portugal. Moura is one of the most environmental and sustainable regions in the world. Portugal is home to the largest hydroelectric dam in Europe and the largest Photovoltaic solar field in the world. Moura is a leader in implementing ecologically minded economic infrastructure and we are pleased to highlight these technologies to countries around the globe going as to how to make change happen.
This is a unique opportunity for green energy manufacturers to showcase their technologies or projects in front of environmental investors and decision/policy makers from around the world. They will have a chance to sit down after their presentation on a one on one basis to make deals happen. The International Green Money Conference will bring together all sides of ecologically minded businesses to stimulate funding opportunities, implementation and education.
Attendees should be green investors such as Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, investment companies, CEOs, Sustainability Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Development Professionals, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals, Academics, Policy & Government Officials, and individuals that are interested in investing in the Green Movement.
All participants will also have access to the International Green Summit 2010 VIP red carpet launch party which will be on top of Castle de Moura, November 14, 2009. In April 2010, the International Green Summit will also be held in Moura, in order to create awareness and educate the populations, to influence the political processes and to develop an earth friendly eco-system.
“Awareness creates Knowledge, Knowledge creates Change”.
For more information on the International Green Money Conference 2009 please visit their websites.
www.internationalgreensummit.com www.igmc.environmentalnetworking.pt
Content for this article provided by: Michael L. Padurano
The International Green Summit
CEO/Founder
Cell. 1-561-809-1671
eFax. 1-561-258-8185
mpadurano@igsonline2009.com
The inaugural event is being held in Moura, Portugal. Moura is one of the most environmental and sustainable regions in the world. Portugal is home to the largest hydroelectric dam in Europe and the largest Photovoltaic solar field in the world. Moura is a leader in implementing ecologically minded economic infrastructure and we are pleased to highlight these technologies to countries around the globe going as to how to make change happen.
This is a unique opportunity for green energy manufacturers to showcase their technologies or projects in front of environmental investors and decision/policy makers from around the world. They will have a chance to sit down after their presentation on a one on one basis to make deals happen. The International Green Money Conference will bring together all sides of ecologically minded businesses to stimulate funding opportunities, implementation and education.
Attendees should be green investors such as Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, investment companies, CEOs, Sustainability Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Development Professionals, Marketing & Public Relations Professionals, Academics, Policy & Government Officials, and individuals that are interested in investing in the Green Movement.
All participants will also have access to the International Green Summit 2010 VIP red carpet launch party which will be on top of Castle de Moura, November 14, 2009. In April 2010, the International Green Summit will also be held in Moura, in order to create awareness and educate the populations, to influence the political processes and to develop an earth friendly eco-system.
“Awareness creates Knowledge, Knowledge creates Change”.
For more information on the International Green Money Conference 2009 please visit their websites.
www.internationalgreensummit.com www.igmc.environmentalnetworking.pt
Content for this article provided by: Michael L. Padurano
The International Green Summit
CEO/Founder
Cell. 1-561-809-1671
eFax. 1-561-258-8185
mpadurano@igsonline2009.com
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