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I cannot help but comment on the current marketing campaign by the City of Fresno about how we are number 1 in the nation as far as waste handling is concerned (applause please). My beef is just that when there is a consumer-focused marketing campaign, shouldn't the interactive component be geared for consumers as well.

The current fresnorecycles.org website just forwards to a corporate-type web page, which is a part of the City of Fresno's fresno.gov. Wi… Continue

I came across this company and the innovative approach they have to agriculture. With the increasing water shortage here in Central Valley, could we bring this company to share their expertise with our farmers?

http://www.valcent.net/s/HDVGS.asp


Note that their vertical farming approach uses only 5% water to that of traditional farming methods.

Aside from installing solar panels to reduce your energy usage dependence on the grid, here's an article that lists many ways to "green" your business. From getting rid of styrofoam cups to using bio-fuels and hybrid trucks, the article gives you many simple and creative ideas.

From Fast Company: http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/120/50-ways-to-green-your-business.html

LIVE GREEN:
Stop Junk Mail. It takes more than 100 million trees to produce the total volume of American junk mail - do your part by reducing your junk mail today. Find out how.

DRIVE GREEN:
Check Your Tire Pressure. You can improve gas mileage by more than 3% by checking your tires for proper pressure.

Source: Global Green

There are many good reasons to conserve energy. If we use less gas, oil and electricity we will save money, and the pollution associated with extracting and using fossil fuels will decrease. Reducing greenhouse gas production may help to reverse global warming. In a nutshell - conservation of energy has both personal and societal benefits.

Most people are concerned with making their money last longer and energy conservation can help by reducing our energy costs. Homeowners can do many things to… Continue