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Don’t Throw That Phone Away!

now that we’ve got your attention, let’s talk about electronic waste

Part of buying electronics is responsibly disposing of them. Electronics contain chemicals that if broken and disposed of improperly are toxic and can pollute the environment. In addition, electronics ...

Exploring the Solar Scenario

looking at the feasibility of solar power in the Valley with Next Step Energy

As solar power becomes far more mainstream, and with a surging interest to remove dependency on fossil fuels, residential and business solar PV (photovoltaic) energy systems are becoming more ...

THE JUGGERY: A Zero-Waste Shop Poppin’ Up In E.C.

this small biz will be the first of its kind in the Valley

If you’ve never been to a zero-waste store before, you’ll get your chance soon! The Juggery is going to be poppin’ up by August in ...

SUSTAINABLE & QUALI-TEA: Black Kettle Tea Shoppe's Organic Roots

do you know where your fav hot beverage is coming from?

A one-woman show, Vodvarka runs Black Kettle all herself, growing much of the product in her own backyard over in River Falls, including peppermint, lavender...

HISTORY MEETS HELIACAL POWER: Rassbach Museum Fundraises for Solar Panels

inspired by WWII ‘Victory Gardens,’ museum plans for solar array

“There’s always been the idea,” said Melissa Kneeland, executive director of the Dunn County Historical Society. “Like, ‘Wouldn't it be cool to have solar panels?’ But it always seemed a little too big ...

Monarch Habitat Takes Off in Wisconsin

hundreds of thousands more acres available for migrating butterflies

Wisconsin monarchs looking for milkweed to lay their eggs on will now find hundreds of thousands of more acres of habitat in Wisconsin thanks to voluntary efforts by organizations and individuals statewide ...

Xcel is No. 1 Clean Energy Provider in U.S., Industry Group Reports

utility on track for 100% renewable energy by 2050

Xcel Energy, which a few years ago became the first U.S. utility to announce plans to reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2050, has added another feather to its renewable energy cap: A report released this month by the ...

5 Things You Should Know as a New Beekeeper

a new-‘bee’ guide to starting your own hive and helping to save the bees

I’ve never seen creatures work together the way that honey bees do. Last summer, I began learning about beekeeping from my uncle, and became intrigued by what I can learn from the bees. In April, my uncle invited me to join his apiary with my own two colonies ...

1% for the Planet, 99% Caffeinated

Hikers Brew Coffee is one of only a few 1% For the Planet companies, dedicated to lowering waste

1% for the Planet comprises “a global network of businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues,” according to its website. And one local business is dedicated to the cause of ...

The Future Looks Bright: New Solar Array Boosts Sustainable Efforts at CVTC

Sunflower? More like solar flower! Check out CVTC's newest efforts to boost renewable energy production and education

A recent donation to Chippewa Valley Technical College shines a bright light on the college’s efforts to educate students about renewable energy. Solar energy – as well as geothermal and wind energy – was already part of the curriculum for students in ...

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