New Trend: Being Green Even Into Retirement
A growing demand is occurring as baby boomers begin to retire for sustainable, green retirement communities. This is expected considering the baby boomers were the first generation to be exposed to the relationship between human activity and its effect on
Five Green Projects in New Orleans
New Orleans is in the spotlight these days with the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this past weekend. As a resident of New Orleans during this life changing time, it is important for this blogger to shed a positive
Be Green: Eat the Ugly Produce
At Waste to Energy Systems, we are constantly looking for ways to be green and sustainable no matter how big or small the change. Sometimes it is the simplest change that can make a big impact! A recent one popular
Famous Landmarks Get a Green Makeover
Landmarks have always played a key role in a city's economics because they draw tourists, which in most cities like Paris, Rome, and London plays a huge part in their yearly income. However, the unexpected cost of keeping these landmarks
Part 2: Renewable Energy Enters the Limelight in Upcoming Presidential Campaign
A continuation of the Guardian's article "Is Hillary Clinton's ambitious solar energy goal for the US workable?". We pick up again in the article with the second goal in the plan. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Clinton noted that further federal
Renewable Energy Enters the Limelight in Upcoming Presidential Campaign
The Presidential Campaigns are upon us and one of the first big issues is the environment and renewable energy. The Waste to Energy Systems team is proud to be a part of the environmental movement and excited that it is
Climate Change and the Unexpected Impact on Health and Healthcare Costs
If we stop and think about the connection between health and pollution, it raises the question "Could preventing climate change have a huge impact on global health costs?" It is a different perspective than most would take on the reason
Wildfires: An Increasing Sign of Climate Change?
With wildfires rampaging across parts of Alaska, British Columbia and California, we have to stop and truly ask ourselves if this is a huge red flag for climate change. So far this year, 4.4 million acres in Alaska alone have
The Truth About Sustainability
In your every day life, you probably hear or see the word sustainable at least once a day. At the grocery store, items say they are from sustainable fishing or farming. Businesses claim to have sustainable practices. On this blog
Renewable Energy Industry Employs 7.7 Million Worldwide
After years of a poor job economy, seeing growth in this area is a welcome change. The growth may come in an unexpected industry for some. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released their annual report showing that the Renewable