The Field Museum unveiled its Renewable Energy Vehicle Program Wednesday, Oct. 17. at Gurdon S. Hubbard High School for 30 freshman and sophomore high school students. The eco-friendly van, which resembles the magic school bus come to life, is powered by vegetable oil and carries a solar-powered laptop and iPod docking station, as well as a veggie-fueled go-kart. The van will be used as a school on wheels throughout Chicagoland to teach two major topics: alternative fuel choices and alternative energy.
October 17 2007 | Green Energy | No Comments »
Some people are taking the green trend to a new depth — six feet under to be exact. Going green is no longer just for the living; some burials are going green.
Families are choosing to make burials for their deceased loved ones an environmentally friendly practice. Rather than use toxic chemicals, some funeral homes are opting to refrigerate bodies and place them on dry ice before public viewings.
In addition, green cemeteries are burying bodies in biodegradble materials, such as wood boxes or cloth shrouds. Recently, Green Burial Council founder Joe Sehee discussed green burial options at Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel.
October 17 2007 | Green Trends | No Comments »
