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BrandsMart LEED Location now Open Buford! GIGA
added on 8/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
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an environmentally friendly store is having their Grand Opening in Gwinnett County this Friday, August 21st. I had the pleasure of touring the facility with Larry Levine who is the Vice President of Corporate Operations for BrandsMart. This store is the first Commercial LEED building in North Georgia. Beginning with the constructi
Brandsmart USA in Gwinnett County - Buford LEED
added on 5/14/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Brandsmart. First Commercial LEED Building in North Georgia
By greeningwinnettarea
The
new Brandsmart store that is being constructed at I85 and Buford dr in
Gwinnett County is more than meets the eye. This store has been
designed and is being constructed to LEED standards, making it the
first commercial building in north Georg
GIGA - IBM Green Computing
added on 6/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
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ZURICH, CH -- IBM today
unveiled a new, first-of-its-kind high-performance computer (HPC) that
will use water for cooling, as a way of cutting energy use and
greenhouse gas emissions from data centers.
The new machine, which has been developed with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich
(ETH), is called Aquasar, and the two orga
Green In Gwinnett and How To Make A Star
added on 6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
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In everyday life we generally think of renewable energies such as wind, solar, or even geothermal power to be the key to our energy futures. There is another technology though that is being harnessed currently. Fusion.
A fusion power plant would produce no greenhouse gas emissions,
operate continuously to meet demand, an
Green In Gwinnett Area Green Tip of the Day
added on 5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Good Day Gwinnettians... Is that spelled with two t's or just one???
It is Wednesday May 6th, 2009.
Today's Green Tip of The Day:
Instead of sending old rugs to the landfill, check with local animal shelters to see if they can use them. Old towels, blankets and sheets are also appreciated.
You can find information here for t
Green In Gwinnett dailydef "Waste Heat Recovery"
added on 4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Any conservation system
whereby "some space heating or water heating is done by actively
capturing byproduct heat that would otherwise be ejected into the
environment." Sources of water-heat recovery in commercial buildings
include refrigeration/air-conditioner compressors, manufacturing or
other processes, data processing centers, lighting f
Green In Gwinnett Renewable Suggestions
added on 6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Renewable
energies play a decisive role in the energy concepts of the future.
However, their potential will remain largely limited as long as the
sun’s energy can neither be stored nor utilized on a large scale. That
is where organic materials offer revolutionary solutions. Current
trends and the latest developments in this field will be on
Green Tips for Gwinnett and All!
added on 5/27/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Green Tips for Gwinnett and All!
-Use reusable containers to pack your lunch. Reusable containers keep disposable plastic bags and packaging out of landfills, oceans and animal habitats.
-Green Power is renewable and comes from non-polluting sources such as wind and solar. Check with your utility company to explore options fo
Green Tips for your Gwinnett Business or Home cO2
added on 9/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
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$0Green In Gwinnett Area Tip:$0
$0Gwinnett, did you know you could increase your company's
annual profit by turning your computer OFF. Commercial buildings in the U.S.
account for more than 18 percent of the country's CO2 emissions. Turning the
lights off and shutting down computers (Standby doesn't count) has the
potential to
Gwinnett County Farmer's Markets
added on 5/29/2009 12:00:00 AM
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The MarketsSuwanee Farmers Market
What
to expect: Locally grown seasonal produce - lettuce, broccoli, spring
onions, strawberries, turnips, radishes and beets - herbs, plants,
free-range meat and eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies
When: 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 17, except Sept. 19
Where: Town Center Park, 370 Buford Highway,
Gwinnett's Green Generation
added on 4/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
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At
a time when environmental issues are at the forefront it is critical
that teachers integrate environmental education into their lessons. Children need to be given the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to positively impact the environment. There are many sources of information now available.
We are fortunate in Gwinnett
Gwinnett, what is "EPEAT-certified"?
added on 4/21/2009 12:00:00 AM
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As of January 2009, EPEAT-certified
products were required purchases for all agencies of the federal
government, after implementation of an Executive Order requiring
agencies to purchase those products where certifications exist.
EPEAT is a system to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate,
compare and select desktop c
Plastic Bag Recycling Gwinnett
added on 11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Time to downsize that pile of plastic bags that have been collecting in your kitchen closets and/or pantry. You can do this by reducing the use of these plastic bags. Start taking reusable cloth bags to the stores so you dont have to bring more non-biodegradable plastic bags into your home. The Publix facilities in Gwinnett Count
Sustainability Summit - Gwinnett Economic Devel...
added on 5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Gwinnett Economic Development Council presents the
1st Annual Sustainaibily Summit: The Value of Energy Efficiency
Wednesday May 13th, 2009
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
What You'll Learn:
In this economic downturn cutting cost can be crucial, now more than ever.
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