Open House Today!

Our sister company, Bridgeport Biodiesel, is having an Open House today at 1pm.

We hope you will stop by and find out more about how we make biodiesel out of kitchen grease!

Open House

Our sister company, Bridgeport Biodiesel, is having an Open House on January 30th at 1pm.  It will be held at our offices in Bridgeport, CT. 

We hope you will stop by and find out more about how we make biodiesel out of kitchen grease!

You can view the evite here if you would like to RSVP.

Visit to Wilmington Organic Recycling Center

On Friday October 15th we visited the Wilmington Organic Recycling Center and we were lucky enough to get a tour from Vice President & General Manager Brian Schaffer.
For more information on the company and their recycling process, visit their website.  Their Interactive Demo does a great job of explaining the process from start to finish.
Here are some pictures that I took:

The Tip Building at their site.

An Organic Diversion truck.

Aged compost at their site near the Christiana River in Wilmington DE.

Going Green

Here is a picture of the new natural gas station at Enviro Express Natural Gas LLC on Wordin Ave. in Bridgeport, Ct.

As you can see, that is one of our toilets sitting in front of it!

New Solar Panels

We recently had solar panels installed on the roof of our headquarters in Bridgeport CT by Sound Solar Systems.  Click here to see the panels.

This Wednesday we had an opening ceremony.  Here are some pictures of the ceremony:

The party had to be held in our garage due to the rain (boo)

The Mayor speaking

 

The Mayor and Tony Savino flipping the switch!

And here are some videos of the event:

Both Lars Norell, Sound Solar Systems and Bill Finch, Bridgeport Mayor speak.

And then the big moment!  Tony Savino, of Sound Solar Systems, and the Mayor flip the switch on our new solar panels!

It was a great event.  Thanks again to Sound Solar Systems for putting the whole event together!

Green Movie

Go Green Series

A new "Green" site for you to check out is TreeHugger. Here is a link for their Green Basics page, which can give you some easy, starter tips for Going Green. Here is another link for How to Go Green. That page covers everything from alternative energy to dinner parties to Green Gadgets. The final, easiest, way to get more "Green" information is to sign up for one of their newsletters, by clicking here.

So start clicking!!!

Go Green Series

The Top 7 Green Products for your Money

By Marc Lallanilla, About.com

The whole concept of green living can be a bit overwhelming. Many people want to lessen their impact on the environment, but they think it’s too hard, too expensive, or they simply don’t know where to begin. Sound like you?

Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s not hard; it doesn’t have to be expensive; and to give you a good idea on how you can begin living an eco-friendly life. Following are the seven most cost-effective, environmentally-sound products on the market to get you started living green:

1. Compact Fluorescent Light (or CFL) Bulbs

These light bulbs can replace incandescent, halogen, and other light bulbs around your home or office, with great effects on the environment. Not only do these bulbs use less energy than incandescents, but they also have a much longer usable life. CFL’s use between 60%-80% less energy than their incandescent counterparts, and their usable life is approximately 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, meaning they’ll save you energy and money, while also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Low-Flow Shower Head

Early models of low-flow shower heads simply decreased the amount of water allowed through in order to conserve water. While this is still the case, manufacturers have concerned themselves with consumer satisfaction as well. Low-flow shower heads today combine air with water running through them to give the feel of high water pressure while decreasing daily water usage by up to 20%.

3. Water Purifier

Bottled water is one of the most wasteful industries in the world today. Not only does bottle production use up to 1.5 million barrels of oil for production in the U.S. each year, but 86% of all used bottles end up in landfills, and plastic is not easily biodegraded. By selecting a water purifier for your home, you’ll get the same taste as bottled water without the negative environmental impact.

4. Solar Electric System

Using the sun as a renewable energy source is not an entirely new idea. In fact, many renewable energy companies have been around for over a decade, though the concept is just now getting a lot of attention. Setting your home up to use renewable energy can be costly, but if you choose, it can replace your current energy source altogether, and end up paying for itself in the end.

5. Hybrid Car

A hybrid car is just that: a hybrid of electric and gasoline engine power. Though hybrids don’t eliminate carbon emissions by any means, they certainly decrease the amount entering the environment. These green cars are a little bit more expensive than more common models, but saving the consumer around $500 of gas a year and cutting carbon emissions by about 30% lessens the blow a little bit.

6. Organic Cotton

While organic cotton might seem like it’s hard to come by, it’s actually working its way into the mainstream, and for good reason. Conventional cotton is one of the most chemically dependent crops produced: in fact, approximately 1/3 pound of chemicals is required just to produce enough cotton for a t-shirt! Organic cotton, on the other hand, is highly sustainable, and it is grown without pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, or chemical fertilizers.

7. Baking Soda

Not only is baking soda a primary ingredient in most do it yourself cleaning recipes, it is an incredibly diverse substance that can freshen pretty much anything. Baking soda can take the place of teeth whiteners, laundry additives, and even deodorant if used correctly.

Obviously some of these items are a bigger investment than others, but you can always start small!!

Green Living Series

I've decided to do a series of posts on Green Living or Going Green. Here is your first tidbit:

What is Green Living?

Answer:

Green living is all about making choices - big and small - that lessen our environmental impact. It's about living a healthier lifestyle, not just for this generation, but for the many generations to come. Essentially, greener choices will fall in to one or more of the following four categories:

1. Protecting Natural Resources

   This means conserving water and energy or preventing pollution. Cutting back your consumption and choosing products that won't damage our world's waters are great ways to contribute to a greener planet.

2. Limiting Waste

   When most people think green, they think recycling. While recycling is a big part of limiting waste, composting, reducing and reusing are also effective alternatives.

3. Socially Responsibility

   By choosing to purchase fairly traded items and shop locally, you're not only cutting out the middlemen, you're contributing to a better way of life for those who need it.

4. Healthy Living

   A healthy planet is important, but so is a healthy lifestyle. By being consciously aware of your diet and exercising regularly, you can be sure that you'll be around to reap the benefits of going green.

In the short-term, you may be just as concerned with saving money as you are about limiting your impact. Or maybe avoiding contaminants in your food more than social responsibility. But making conscious decisions in your day-to-day life will have a very big effect on the planet in the long-term.

It may sound trite, but it's true: Even the smallest efforts add up.

From Green Living FAQ

New Trend in Races

I recently saw this article online:

Beach to Beacon 10K goes green

The 10th annual Beach to Beacon 10K, Maine's largest road race, will take place this weekend on Saturday August 1st.

Although runners can no longer register for the popular event, there are other opportunities for participation including volunteering and cheering on the sidelines.

Founded by the winner of the first women's Olympic marathon, the 6.2-mile race begins near Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth and ends at Portland Head Light, one of Maine's most visited lighthouses.

Six thousand runners participated in the race last year, with more than ten thousand spectators, making it the largest race in the state to date. This year, race organizers have introduced a new element to the even by going green. In addition to the standard recycling and trash pick-up, the portable toilets will be eco-friendly, participants can bring shoes to reuse, and there is a ride-sharing program, so take advantage of it and enjoy the race!

If you are looking to do this at your next race, let us know. We offer portable toilets made from 35-40% post consumer recycled plastic, 100% recycled toilet paper and our delivery trucks are all low emission trucks. Go Green today, with A Royal Flush!