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Arizona’s Green Universities
I wanted to say that A Green Arizona is very proud of the going green efforts coming from all three of our major universities here in the great state of Arizona. Here are the official links and more info:
Arizona State University has started one of the nation’s first School of Sustainability, where students can earn [...]
Recycling Printer Cartridges
I heard on the Mrs Green Goes Mainstream radio show today about a great company called Cartridge World. They accept empty cartridges. They can also re-fill old inkjet cartridges or re-manufacture laser cartridges for you. With the high cost of ink cartridges, they can help save a good chunk of change! Refilling cartridges costs up [...]
If you break a CFL…
From as far back as I can remember I have never broken any light bulb. But of course, accidents happen, so just in case you accidentally break a CFL, be cautious, because as you know they contain mercury. Very little of it, but they do, nonetheless. So how do you properly take care of a [...]
Eco-Friendly Fundraising
Are you looking to raise money to support your child’s PTA, your club, or organization?
You may not be thrilled with the options available. Do you really want to stay outside in the heat and wash cars? Do you want to be raising money by selling empty calories? Or by wasting more trees by selling magazine [...]
What’s Your Solar Potential?
Sunlight shines abundantly across the great state of Arizona, which makes it an ideal location to harvesting solar energy. But how much solar energy can you really generate if you install solar panels on the roof of your house?
Roof Ray can provide the answer for you! By entering a street address, you can calculate your [...]
Green Radio Show!
Have you ever listened to Mrs Green Goes Mainstream?
Gina Murphy-Darling (aka Mrs. Green) admits that she is no green guru, but she is Mrs. Mainstream who is learning how to be green. During the show, Mrs. Green generally interviews an expert who shares information and tips on how to maintain a green lifestyle.
Oftentimes, people want [...]
Eat Local Challenge
The Tucson-based The Food Conspiracy is coordinating the Eat Local Challenge in Southern Arizona. What is the Eat Local Challenge?
It’s a chance to commit to eat foods and produce grown locally. You can sign up to participate in the challenge, where you will be able to list your goals, to which you would like to [...]
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