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Going Green Georgia

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The City of Atlanta announced today that a select group of Atlanta residents will soon be rewarded for their curbside recycling efforts. In an effort to encourage proper recycling habits, boost recycling participation, reduce the amount of recyclables being sent to area landfills and save taxpayer money, city officials introduced the pilot rewards program as an opportune way to move towards a greener, cleaner Atlanta. Full Story ››


Survey results released reveal that motorists’ perception of the program’s environmental benefits increased significantly from 2008 on four points, including the program’s role in helping Atlanta meet federal air quality regulations, providing better health for others and cleaner air for metro Atlanta, and allowing economic growth to continue in Atlanta as a result of better air quality. Full Story ››


The national Bonnie Plants cabbage-growing program illustrates the best form of teaching…making learning fun and engaging. It provides third grade students enjoyable lessons on plants, patience and perseverance as they attempt to grow the biggest cabbage in their state. Full Story ››


Georgia State Parks leaf watch
Georgia State Parks
This is more going brown, orange and yellow than Going Green – but it’s still a fabulous activity for families to enjoy! Full Story ››


Family Canoeing
Here is a listing of fun and educational events happening in October at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Full Story ››


Grady-Midtown E-Scrap Event
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, bring your e-scrap to the parking lot of Grady High School on 8th Street, between Monroe and Charles Allen Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story ››
PDF: Grady-Midtown eScrap Event

Mohawk Industries Green Champion

Nominate an individual, organization or company that actively supports green initiatives which improve our environment.


This month’s Going Green Champion is the Mother Nature Network. It’s a website dedicated to providing the public with environmental information! Full Story ››
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    Interactives

    The federal government is offering up to $1,500 tax credits to homeowners who make energy-saving home improvements before the end of 2010. Click around this house to find out more. Full Story ››


    Compact fluorescent light bulb
    Check out infrared photos of energy leaks in a typical home -- and then find out how you can save money on your energy bills. Full Story ››


    Take a look at viewer-submitted images from national parks. Full Story ››


    Calculate Water Consumption
    A Look At Compressed Natural Gas
    Which Hybrids Save Most Money?
    All About Hybrid Cars
    How Does Composting Work?
    KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images
    Democrats ignore a Republican boycott and push a climate bill through a key committee by a 10-1 vote. Full Story ››

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    Video

    The days of being asked "Paper or plastic?" at a grocery store could be coming to an end soon in Florida. Full Story ››


    A 5-year-old Texas boy caught an 800 pound alligator while hunting with his dad and a family friend. (Oct. 2) Full Story ››


    Man Grows Record-Breaking Pumpkin
    Granny Fights Off Bear With Pillow
    Mountain Resort To Harness Wind Power

    Cox Conserves

    Join the employees of Cox Enterprises in the company's environmental initiative Cox Conserves -- offering tips on how anyone can be more environmentally friendly. Full Story ››

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    Green Tip Of The Week

    Choose a natural fabric, such as cotton (organic if you can find it) or bamboo, for your next shower curtain and liner.

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