How Can Ancient Farming Methods Help With Climate Change?
Technological advances have helped the world in many ways from longer life expectancy to space exploration. However in some areas, new technology may increase efficiency and mass production but it also harms the environment. One big area of debate is
New Trend: Being Green Even Into Retirement
A growing demand is occurring as baby boomers begin to retire for sustainable, green retirement communities. This is expected considering the baby boomers were the first generation to be exposed to the relationship between human activity and its effect on
Five Green Projects in New Orleans
New Orleans is in the spotlight these days with the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this past weekend. As a resident of New Orleans during this life changing time, it is important for this blogger to shed a positive
Be Green: Eat the Ugly Produce
At Waste to Energy Systems, we are constantly looking for ways to be green and sustainable no matter how big or small the change. Sometimes it is the simplest change that can make a big impact! A recent one popular
Famous Landmarks Get a Green Makeover
Landmarks have always played a key role in a city's economics because they draw tourists, which in most cities like Paris, Rome, and London plays a huge part in their yearly income. However, the unexpected cost of keeping these landmarks
Could Gasification Save the Environment?
As the population grows, so will our need for waste management. The current situation in the US alone may be surprising to most people. Americans generate 250 million tons of garbage a year, and some reports show over 400 million tons
Largest Renewable Energy Projects in the World
Every renewable energy project is just as important as the next when it comes to changing the world's view on its energy sources. But in this blog, the Waste to Energy Systems team wanted to recognize the amazing projects that make
The Truth About Sustainability
In your every day life, you probably hear or see the word sustainable at least once a day. At the grocery store, items say they are from sustainable fishing or farming. Businesses claim to have sustainable practices. On this blog
Renewable Energy Industry Employs 7.7 Million Worldwide
After years of a poor job economy, seeing growth in this area is a welcome change. The growth may come in an unexpected industry for some. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released their annual report showing that the Renewable
Top 10 Greenest Companies in the U.S.
Newsweek recently released it list of the top 10 greenest companies in the US. Let's take a look at the top 5 companies taking the biggest strides toward sustainable business and how they are doing it. 1. Biogen, one of the oldest and