Summerfest Guide - July 2, 2008
Summerfest reduces its environmental impact
With the addition of several new features as well as the replacement of a few old ones, Summerfest is doing its part to reduce the festival's environmental impact.
Tags: summerfest, green, harley davidson, general motors stage, biodiesel, recycling, milorganite

Marketplace - May 16, 2008
Swap-O-Rama-Rama celebrates creative re-use
Unwanted clothing can easily avoid the landfill if you donate it or, better yet, swap it out for something new. Milwaukee's Swap-O-Rama-Rama event this Saturday is a great way to ditch the unwearables and take home a few free gems.
Tags: swap o rama rama, clothing swap, recycling, future green, milwaukee sewing machines, fashion

Milwaukee Buzz - April 30, 2008
Recycle at the Urban Ecology Center
In light of the recent interview I did with the Urban Ecology Center's Executive Director Ken Leinbach, and in the spirit of Green Month's motto: Reduce, reuse, recycle, I figured I'd alert the readers of the Center's recycling opportunities.
Tags: green month, urban ecology center, recycling, donations

Marketplace - April 29, 2008
Habitat's ReStore opens in recycled Sam's Club
Habitat for Humanity's new ReStore recycled construction materials store is open in a recycled Sam's Club location at 801 S. 60th St., a few blocks south of I-94.
Tags: ReStore, Habitat for Humanity, construction, recycling

Politics - April 24, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: The city's "tree guy," Preston Cole
While the former city forester does worry about trees, Milwaukee's Environmental Services Superintendent Preston Cole has a bigger job now. Five years ago, the city merged its forestry and sanitation divisions, and he now oversees 650 employees.
Tags: preston cole, environment, recycling, Emerald Ash Borer, trees, forestry