Alabama

  • Alabama Student Calculates Cost Savings of Recycling

    July 2nd, 2008


    A business student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has found that the city of Birmingham could save as much as $1.8 million over 10 years if it could boost its recycling participation rate to 25 percent, reports the Associated Press.

    Herve Billiet, 25, recently presented his research to City Hall. Right now, the recycling participation rate in Birmingham continue …


  • Nearly One Million Take Pledge to Make Energy Efficient Change

    October 23rd, 2007


    The 20-day national Energy Star Change a Light Bus Tour concluded today with nearly one million Americans across the country pledging to change more 2.6 million lights to help fight climate change.


  • ENR Ranks Top 50 Green Contractors

    October 17th, 2007


    Engineering News-Record has released its inaugural list of the Top 50 Green Contractors, a ranking of U.S. contractors based on the number of sustainable and green projects they have worked on.


  • Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Nationwide Beach Water Quality Program

    May 28th, 2004


    Beach season is officially here! The Memorial Day weekend is the first, big beach weekend of the summer, but before you break out the sunscreen and volleyballs, make sure you check the most comprehensive website in the nation for the latest beach and water conditions for Coastal and Great Lake States.