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Schools and Colleges Debate the Merits of Going Green
Back in May, I wrote about Oberlin College’s Seed House, a green residence hall designed to help students conserve energy and resources on an everyday basis. But if you thought Seed House was the only on-campus initiative around, Sarah Lawrence C...
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Keeping Your Classroom Clean and Green Can Lead to Better Academic Performance
These days, activists and educators alike talk about the health benefits of going green at school. But even if you reduce air pollutants or conserve energy enough to prevent serious health problems, any lingering environmental issues can still af...
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Schools Go Green with Summer Construction and Renovation
Despite the tough economy, schools across the nation are hard at work this summer on building and interior renovations as well as maintenance work, according to the Washington Post. Much of the work involves additions, rug and window replacement,...
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SPONSORED POST: Countertop Newspaper Display Rack Makes It a Breeze to Read
It seems like almost everyone reads the news off their PDA or laptop these days. But even so, there’s still nothing quite like enjoying a cup of coffee over the morning newspaper. And whether you’re heading out the door for work or sitting in a w...
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LEED Opts for Third Party Green Certification Status
Last month, we talked about how third party green certification provides the most trustworthy assurance in theory that you’re buying truly green furniture because one party makes the product, a second party sets a green standard, and a thir...
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