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Biodiesel Improving Air Quality In Chicago Parks
Pilot B100 program cuts carbon emissions from refuse vehicles by 84 percent.
No-Fuss Landscaping
Managing city parks can sometimes seem like choreographing a circus performance. Each day involves juggling personnel and fiscal resources; balancing visitor expectations against budget constraints;
Hands Off!
Thinking outside the box can have positive consequences for an organization—if you take that leap of faith. I know because I was one of those crazy citizens who pushed for change in park management and helped
A Living, Breathing Inspiration
Finding the ideal site to construct a “living building” was no easy task. In 2001, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) opened the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, Md., to educate the public
Clever Conservation
In 2014, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 258-million tons of municipal solid waste was generated in the United States. So it may seem overwhelming to
Green Infrastructure
Although “green” and “sustainability” have been buzzwords for more than a decade, the concepts have recently gained significant interest for public infrastructure projects, both large and small.
Dissecting Dollars Makes Sense
During the recent recession, many governmental entities across the country faced diminished valuations, increased operational costs, and reduced earned-income streams due to patronsХ income reductions, lay-offs, and lower discretionary funds.
Jacobsen Wins Stewardship Award
International turf maintenance equipment manufacturer Jacobsen has received the 2011 Environmental Excellence Gold Award from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. This award honors
Company Earns Environmental Honor
International turf maintenance equipment manufacturer Jacobsen has received the 2011 Environmental Excellence Gold Award from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. This award honors