Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:20 -0500 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:20 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Environmental-Community-Service-Award.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:51:14 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*120/17437372.jpg
Is your school environmentally conscious? If so, you can get a cash prize.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Human-Feces-Used-as-Fertilizer-Has-Neighbors-Fuming-136290803.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:05:29 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/human-feces.jpg
Local farms are using fertilizer made up of human sewage and residents say they can't drink their water because of contamination.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Nutter-Announces-New-Way-to-Score-Recycling-Points-135617433.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:18:41 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Philly+Recycling.jpg
Effective immediately, residents can recycle food and beverage cartons -- helping the environment and earning more recycling points at the same time.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Philadelphia-Schools-Honored-for-Green-Thumb.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:50:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/green+roof.jpg
Philly School District No.1 when it comes to going green, report says.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Recycling-Appliances-Responsibly/134144613 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:18:22 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/recycling_appliances_722x406_2168797631.jpg
ARAC Advanced Processing in Philadelphia recycles about 25 truck loads of appliances a day. Many of these appliances contain ozone-depleting chemicals or greenhouse gases so ARAC makes sure to recycle them responsibly.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Recycling-Horse-Stables-for-Tables/134086053 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:56:56 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/stables_tables_722x406_2168456051.jpg
Stable Tables in Montgomery County uses old wood from horse stables, bowling alleys, barns or more and turns it into furniture.

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Fare an organic restaurant located at 2028 Fairmount Ave. is much more than healthy place to eat, it's also an eco-friendly environment.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Recyclers-Take-Over-Eagles-Tailgates/133839703 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:18:37 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/eagles_fans_722x406_2167464652.jpg
Tailgating for the Eagles games is something you'll see thousands of fans doing all football season, which means a lot of trash. Pennsylvania Resource Council decided to start recycling what the...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Center-City-Restaurant-Opa-Goes-Green-133769093.html Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:04:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/OPAbarTables.jpg
A Center City restaurant has a unique back story about the recycled material used to create its sleek space.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Plugging-in-at-the-Mall--131866618.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:55:25 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/KOP+EV+charging+station.jpg
King of Prussia Mall opens electric vehicle charging stations so drivers can plug in an electric car while shopping.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Philadelphia-Named-a-Walk-Friendly-Community-130376648.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:10:51 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WEB+WalK+Friendly+Philly.jpg
National program recognizes city as ‘walk friendly.’

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Penn-Park-Brings-Green-to-University-City/129774443 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:05:19 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Penn_Park_Philly_Skyline_722x406_2128685704.jpg
Get a sneak peek at the University of Pennsylvania's new Penn Park, which features, fields, courts and stadiums on what used to be a parking lot.

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In these difficult economic times, designer extraordinaire Nate Berkus gives Philadelphians some genius tips for living on a budget in smaller spaces.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Bottoms-Up-Energy-Exec-Drinks-Fracking-Fluid-128234633.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:07:26 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/AP061130045067.jpg
Halliburton says its new concoction is safe enough to chug.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Philly-Goes-Green-127236713.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:42:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/philly-skyline3.jpg
Philadelphia makes the list of top 25 Greenest Cities in the U.S.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Make-Money-by-Going-Solar?/126442243 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:44:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Solar_Home_Solar_Panels_Generic_722x406_2075464063.jpg
Find out how some homeowners are using solar energy not only to help the environment but to even make some money off the investment.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Devon-Preps-Solar-Car-Creation/126230558 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:02:42 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Solar_Car_Competition_722x406_2071028662.jpg
Jacob Riedel from the Devon Preparatory School talks about the solar car his team entered in a national competition.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Old-Homes-Go-Green/126047728 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:32:49 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Green_home_722x406_2066448644.jpg
Greg Lingo from Cornell Homes gives you a tour of a green home that is a century old.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Kids-Grow-as-Their-Garden-Grows/126047298 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:14:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Urban_Garden_722x406_2066434599.jpg
Teens at an Teens 4 Good urban farm at 8th and Poplar are growing vegetables and confidence for their summer vacation.

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Police will be including recently laid off recycling drivers in the investigation into the $30,000 crime.

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Tracy Davidson has money saving tips to keep "vampire electronics" from draining your wallet.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Dead-Humpback-Whale-Washed-Up-on-Jersey-Shore-123045068.html Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:46:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/whale23.jpg
Young 29-foot whale believed to have been killed by boat.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Little-Fish-Make-Big-Dent-in-NJ-Mosquito-Population/122108709 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:16:15 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Mosguito+Fish.JPG
The Cape May County Department of Mosquito Control is using "Mosquitofish", who have a healthy appetite for Mosquito larvae, to cut down on the number of pesky blood-suckers. Get more on Mosquito...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Students-Use-Gardening,-Turbines-to-Go-Green/120516529 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:55:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Spinach_Garden_722x406_1894082983.jpg
Students at the Charles F Patton Middle School in Kennett Square, Pa. and Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia show off their award-winning green projects. Both schools got a cash prize...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/New-Steam-Engine-May-Revolutionize-Transportation/120482409 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:19:26 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/steam_engine_042211_722x406_1893790479.jpg
A company is testing a steam engine they say is compact, powerful and more efficient than a internal combustion engine.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Survey_-Recession-Changed-US-Energy-Habits/120482404 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:18:07 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/light_off_042111_722x406_1893790595.jpg
As Americans tried to find ways to save money, energy use decreased, according to a new survey.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Celebrate-Mother-Earth!/120445279 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:12:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/GoGreenEarthDay_722x406_1893560824.jpg
Check out a few things going on in our area to commemorate the beloved Earth Day.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/From-Ts-to-Quilts!/120443419 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:52:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/GreenWeekQuilts_722x406_1893550127.jpg
A fun idea for those in need of a functional way to keep those old t-shirts around that you just can't bear to part with.

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Terry shows us how some kids are getting an early start at an elementary lesson in re-using.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Save-Green-By-Getting-Dirty/120348224 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:12:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Gogreen421_722x406_1892059592.jpg
Solar panels and seeds are the topics of today's "Go Green" story.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Save-Money-With-a-Garden/120316634 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:24:24 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/seeds.jpg
Learn how a garden can put green on your plate and in your pocket.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Going-Volt-to-Go-Green?/120315749 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:53:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/voltcar_722x406_1891184882.jpg
Tim Furlong takes the Chevy Volt for a drive to see if the hard-to-find "green" car is worth the cost.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Go-Green-With-Bamboo/120316044 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:22:18 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/bambootoiletseat_722x406_1891189376.jpg
The Frugal Philly Mom tells Tracy Davidson how to go green with bamboo products.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Earn-Rewards-for-Recycling/120324604 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:22:10 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/219*120/Recycling1.jpg
The Philadelphia Rewards Recycling Program powered by Recyclebank gives you exclusive rewards and coupons for recycling and reducing your trash, says Denise Diorio McVeigh. Sign up to get your sticker...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Did-She-Say,-Skunkfunk?/120317039 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:17:34 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Shirt_Talkback.jpg
Confused on how to take your first steps to living a green life? Find out how to be more earth-friendly, one step at a time. Here are the links for the things Karla Trotman shows off: Karla's...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/Philly-Frugal-Mom-Goes-Green-With-Bamboo-120312169.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:23:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/bamboo+toilet+seat.jpg
Bamboo clothing? You bet.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=01c6734711352ae67408f01687b6d58d&p=4 01c6734711352ae67408f01687b6d58d ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:23:45 -0500 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Teens-Prom-Dress-Weaved-From-Starburst-Wrappers/120283759 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:57:11 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/starburst_promdress_042011_722x406_1890866038.jpg
Tara Frey's outfit for the big dance took six years to make and is made almost entirely from candy wrappers.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/E-Cycling-Takes-Care-of-Unwanted-Gadgets/120281684 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:28:06 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/electronic_recycling_042011_722x406_1890840208.jpg
If you want to get rid of an old TV, computer or other electronic device, there are better options than the landfill.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Getting-Nailed-at-the-Pump?/120256014 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:16:53 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/gaspump_722x406_1890311700.jpg
Make sure you're getting what you pay for, and watch out for malfunctions like pump jump and creeping.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/A-Rain-Garden?-Good-for-the-Environment?/120245839 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:57:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/flower_722x406_1889801747.jpg
We didn't know what a rain garden was either, but when we did we knew it'd be perfect for NBC 10's green efforts. Find out what a rain garden is--and how it benefits the earth.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Trash-Tree-Interview/120241049 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:59:06 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/trash+tree.jpg
Josette Bonafino, Executive Director of the Multicultural Youth Exchange along with Diamon Williams and Nancy Yuan from the New Foundations Charter School talk about the Trash Tree built from trash...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/green/What-the-Tech-Clearing-Your-Hard-Drive-the-Right-Way-120228789.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:37:31 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/180*120/hard+drive+dijutaltim+flickr.jpg
If you're selling or recycling that old computer, make sure your data doesn't get into the wrong hands.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/Good-Things-Sprouting-at-Brewerytown-Farm/120203179 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:57:54 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/PHImarathonfarmsprout_722x406_1889185093.jpg
The Marathon farmers hope the impact of what they're doing in one Philly neighborhood spreads far beyond the plate or the places that use their healthy foods.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/green/American-Airlines-Aims-High-With-Recycling-Program/120201884 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:48:06 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/american_airlines_041911.jpg
Windows, magazines, carpets, pillows and blankets and, of course, cans, are all targets of the company's effort to reuse and recycle.

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