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The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Angency has partnered with Ripple Glass to allow clear and colored glass to be collected together. More>>
Scientist John Downing's study found 88 percent of the lakes sampled had increased phosphorus levels. More>>
A new wind turbine at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is now generating electricity. More>>
Dubuque will be getting its first-ever food cooperative. The store is scheduled to open in October. More>>
The remains of a house fire are helping fuel sustainability in Dubuque. More>>
Owners of a Council Bluffs ethanol plant have agreed to pay a fine for failing to implement risk management regulations required under the Clean Air Act. More>>
Students at Lowell Elementary School in Waterloo are going green by making reusable grocery sacks from old t-shirts. They've also written a book about the dangers of littering, and hope to spread their efforts through the schools and community. More>>
The plant being built in Blairsburg is expected to produce 6,000,000 gallons of ethanol when it becomes operational in 2013. More>>
Money to biofuel companies has increased since 2003 More>>
There are so many small changes that can make a big difference in the amount of waste we create. Green lifestyle expert Sara Snow shares her five best tips for adhering to the adage "Waste not, want not." More>>
Just about everyone seems to be carrying around cough drops and tissues these days. Here are a few homemade remedies that can help you soothe that cough. More>>
There are many books that celebrate the earth and show you how to keep the earth clean and healthy. If you want to learn more about Earth Day, check out these books at your local library or book store: More>>
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