Students and parents of high school scholars, this November 4th and 5th is your chance to meet hundreds of colleges and universities. Learn directly from school reps about their green curriculum, sustainability initiatives and green career support. Click here to learn much more.
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An EcoWiz college intern considers this question after watching a thought-provoking movie in class: The movie Homo Toxicus is a Canadian documentary about the toxins now found in the human body, how they get there, and their effects. It is part of Pomona College’s Science and the Environment class. The documentary ranges from poignant … Continue learning about Are Humans Toxic Sponges? Seattle architects, planners, builders and urban designers are working toward making Seattle the first carbon neutral city by 2030. Take a look at how this ambitious team intends to achieve this landmark shift away from ‘business as usual’ with special attention on the roles, careers and talents that make change … Continue learning about Seattle Leads Race to Zero Seattle area company Plug Out Fitness is advertising exercise equipment (an elliptical and a stationary bike) that generate electricity. However, the idea isn’t new. In 2009, Oregon State University retrofitted 22 machines in order to plug them into the grid, one of many universities to do so. While the machines … Continue learning about Powering Through Your Workout Congrats to University of Washington #1, Evergreen College #9 and Western Washington #14 on Sierra Magazine’s Top 20 ranking of “coolest” schools based on a series of green criteria. Check out the Puget Sound Business Journal’s local coverage here. Wherever you go for news, tips and insights, somewhere on the list is bound to either be a blog or information that is sourced from blog writers. Far from the once conceived outlier, bloggers can now be ‘in front’ of some very big trends, ideas and the release of headline news. However, there continues to … Continue learning about Green Student Newswatch Seattle area company Plug Out Fitness is advertising exercise equipment (an elliptical and a stationary bike) that generate electricity. However, the idea isn’t new. In 2009, Oregon State University retrofitted 22 machines in order to plug them into the grid, one of many universities to do so. While the machines … Continue learning about Powering Through Your Workout Net Impact Conference 2011 is October 27-29 in Portland, Oregon. The conference will host 300 leading speakers, 100 sessions, and four keynotes–including luminaries like Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist, Fred Dust , Partner at IDEO and Meg Garlinghouse, Head of Employment Branding and Community for LinkedIn….just to name a few. Last … Continue learning about Creative Solutions + Sustainable Innovations Audobon has a toolkit for positive change. Audobon.org partnered with togethergreen.org and penniesfortheplanet.org to produce a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for engaging people in active conservation planning, to make systematic, on the ground local change. This is an excellent resource for … Continue learning about Want to change the world? Interested in solar, renewables and their real world application in residential and commercial projects? Learn from the people in the field some who discovered this new energy source over thirty years ago. Join Shoreline Community College as they host the 8th Annual NW Solarfest, July 16th. Students, what questions do you have about … Continue learning about Shoreline CC hosts NW Solar Fest |
  
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