The Green Scene

Pledge to recycle for America Recycles Day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:25:38 -0500

The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, along with the Carolina Recycling Association and North Carolina Keep America Beautiful, is reminding people of upcoming America Recycles Day.

Hillsborough's 'Big Sweep' sets record

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:47:30 -0400

Despite rainy conditions, a record number of volunteers turned out Saturday to participate in Hillsborough's Big Sweep event.

DOT roadside environmental unit prepares for State Fair

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:45:13 -0400

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Roadside Environmental Unit is setting up for thousands of people expected at the State Fair, which begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, Oct. 25.

Report: N.C. 'green' economy growing, despite recession

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:38:23 -0400

The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) has released the 2009 North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Industries Census, which identified 10,250 green energy jobs.

Safety urged during fall fire season

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:49:18 -0400

National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, and the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources is asking everyone to be careful with fire, especially during the upcoming fall fire season.

Hillsborough to hold 'Big Sweep' on Oct. 24

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:32:48 -0400

Join the Town of Hillsborough on Oct. 24 at Gold Park and other locations as part of NC Big Sweep, North Carolina's component of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.

N.C. State University to receive vehicle for 'EcoCAR' challenge

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:06:14 -0400

A team of engineering students from North Carolina State University will receive a donated vehicle from General Motors on Friday afternoon at the N.C. Solar House at 1201 Gorman St.

DOT to open state's first 'green' rest area

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:27:09 -0400

Ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Thursday morning to celebrate the state's first environmentally-friendly rest area.

Remember to recycle plastic, oil and wood pallets

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:00:26 -0400

Starting Oct. 1, a state statute banning the disposal of plastic bottles, oil filters and wooden pallets in landfills will take effect in North Carolina.

Transit use up in N.C.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:46:25 -0400

More North Carolinians are parking their cars and opting for a train or bus.