Archive for category Food & Drink

Wind-Powered Burger King Encourages Customers to Avoid Gas

Posted by admin in Food & Drink on June 17, 2010

A new Burger King restaurant in Germany features wind, solar,
lighting, heating and cooling systems that are expected to produce
whopping cuts in energy use and costs. The new environmentally
friendly fast-food depot also has a solar-powered electric v…

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To Green the World, McDonald’s Unleashes French Fry Power

Posted by admin in Food & Drink on May 5, 2010

McDonald’s is announcing examples of how the company and its suppliers are bringing sustainability to their operations through greener french fries, from powering homes with potato waste to using wind power in fry factories.

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First Ever Rooftop Farm on Affordable Housing Project

Posted by admin in Food & Drink on February 6, 2010

Solar is not the only green feature appearing on affordable housing projects these days. In fact, a project in the South Bronx is hoping to combat food miles and food deserts at the same time,

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Two Colorado Microbreweries Turn to Solar in One Week

Posted by admin in Food & Drink on January 11, 2010

When people think of microbreweries in Colorado known for their sustainable business practices, the first name that comes to mind is usually New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire, one of the best-known craft beers in America. But less than a mile away, local’s favorite, Odell Brewing, is giving New Belgium a quiet run for their money.

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