Green Coverage

Coastal landfills find new ways to reduce, reuse & recycle

While landfills may seem like a large pile where unwanted stuff and trash ends up, there is one landfill that's going the extra mile to recycle what it can.

Who can afford to go green? Hard-pressed consumers are pushing back

Many people have seen their incomes eroded over the past 18 months by soaring food and energy bills and high borrowing costs. Even among those who accept that climate action is needed, rising numbers are unwilling or unable to shoulder additional expenses in these circumstances.

By Hanna Ziady, CNN

Which cleaning products are really 'green'?

More of us are thinking about the environment these days, so maybe you're thinking about changing your cleaning products, making a "greener choice."

WRAL Five On Your Side: How to make sense of green cleaning product labels

More of us are thinking about the environment these days, so maybe you're thinking about changing your cleaning products, making a "greener choice."

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Automakers going green

General Motors is investing more than $2 billion in its manufacturing operations in the US, with much of that going to increase production on its electric cars.

Airbus plans zero-emission aircraft by 2035 - here's how

Airbus has unveiled its plans for bringing the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft into service by 2035. Heres how.

Enjoy the outdoors? Top 5 benefits of using natural products this summer

Spending time outdoors this summer? Here are five reasons why natural insect repellent can keep you bug-free and healthy-- in more ways than one.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

From garage to loading dock - how a local navy veteran created a unique national brand

After retiring from the Navy, Philip Freeman started Murphy's Naturals, a locally based provider of insect repellant with a national reach. Named after Freeman's beloved dog, the company emphasizes doing good for the community and the environment.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Why you should consider using a natural mosquito repellent

Natural insect repellants can not only be just as effective as their DEET-based counterparts, but are also better for personal and environmental health.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Concerns surface about new Samsung Galaxy S-20's cameras

Brian Shrader addresses the emerging phone concerns and is talking tech with the greener way to shop.

Authorities: Green substance in Durham creek not harmful

Firefighters responded to a report of a spill in a Durham creek Friday afternoon that turned the water bright green.

Is it St. Patrick's Day? Durham creek turns green

Firefighters responded to a report of a spill in a Durham creek Friday afternoon that turned the water bright green.

Rosalia Fodera, WRAL reporter

Chapel Hill Internet of Things startup aims to improve energy efficiency

Smart OES provides energy optimization for buildings and is setting the tone for environmental issues startups across the Triangle.

Chapel Hill Internet of Things startup aims to improve energy efficiency

Smart OES provides energy optimization for buildings and is setting the tone for environmental issues startups across the Triangle.

Natalie Yerger, freelance reporter

Recycling company helps you reduce waste in a big way, businesses support ‘going green’

TerraCycle is a recycling company that eliminates barriers to safely return hard-to-recycle waste, meaning everything from plastic packaging to one-use coffee capsules.

After fire, old Boone Trail school will find new life as community gathering place

Boone Trail School was already abandoned when it caught fire earlier this year. But the legacy of the landmark will be preserved as a community center and green space.

Apex High School returning to true colors with return of green color

A new school year means a brand new building for students at Apex High School. It also means a return to some history and the color green.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

New Apex High School opens with return to green color

The new Apex High School has opened and with it is a return to the traditional green color. Bryan Mims explains in his report

Scorecard reveals best, worst US cities for clean energy

As the U.S. government steps back on climate action and cities step forward, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released the largest scorecard ever of city clean energy efforts.

Smashing aluminum cans may make them harder to recycle

It is always a good idea to recycle or encourage others to do the same.

How to be more sustainable in 2019

What changes can we make to be less wasteful?

How to be more sustainable in 2019

What changes can we make to be less wasteful?

Could an edible water bottle be the answer to plastic waste?

Small transparent spheres filled with a drink could be the answer the problem of plastic waste, according to their London-based developers.

Four great gains of going green

Searching for your 2018 dream home? Green building programs have taken root as a staple in home construction, from WaterSense-certified faucets to solar panels.

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