Living - April 24, 2009
UWM presents plenty of ways to green your 'hood
This week UWM has been celebrating Earth Week. Not content to spend a mere 24 hours honoring the planet we call home, the university has been discussing our addiction to plastics, our dilemmas with clean water, displaying environmental art projects in the Harambee neighborhood, recycled fashion and much, much more.
Tags: earth day, earth week, uwm, green, biking, bikes, milwaukee bicycle co-op, critical mass, victory garden initiative, milwaukee urban gardens, wellspring csa

Living - April 22, 2009
An Earth Day message from concerned children
Some kids at Grandma's House daycare center in Wauwatosa are fired up about Earth Day and want action to reduce litter in the parks and rivers.
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Bars & Clubs - April 22, 2009
Buffalo Brewing Company celebrates with free beer
Buffalo Brewing Company honors the 76th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition by passing you a free pint this afternoon. Starting at 4 p.m., you have 76 minutes to get to Just Art's Saloon, 181 S. 2nd St., for a free pint of Buffalo Brewing Co.'s signature lager, Bison Blonde.
Tags: buffalo brewing company, just art's saloon, repeal day, prohibition, earth day, craig peterson, bison blonde

Living - April 22, 2009
Video of the Day: Some workplace tips for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Here are some tips for creating a greener workplace.
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Marketplace - April 22, 2009
The Eco Hatchery greens your home and your wallet
The somewhat obscured truth about eco-friendly practices is that they are often as kind to your pocketbook as they are to the planet. Adam Borut's Eco Hatchery is a great example. His Milwaukee-based company makes a series of eco kits, effective "fitness programs" for the earth that combine easy-to-use tools with practical instructions, education, and online programs.
Tags: eco hatchery, eco kit, earth day, green, enegry efficiency, carbon footprint, carbon calculator