Environmental awareness, education, and discussion are each vital components of any positive and successful sustainability effort. It should come as no surprise that many Minnesota campuses have become thought leaders in these important areas of the green movement. By increasing understanding of environmental issues, they also increase appreciation and usable knowledge to better serve campuses, community, and the earth itself.
Cravings to Go is also dedicated to increasing this awareness through our weekly link roundup posts, and our Cellphone Recycling Program with participating Taco Bell restaurants.
This week’s green link roundup looks at the Minnesota College Campuses that are paving the way for an environmentally sustainable future through education, research, and initiatives for a greener Minnesota. Read the rest of this entry »
Biofuels, biodiesel, excess vegetable oil, and other alternative energy sources are fast becoming a hot topic during times of exorbant petroleum fuel prices and environmental concerns. These alternative energy sources have the potential to produce cheaper and cleaner burning or carbon neutral fuel, but there is still debate of their long term viability and effectiveness.
This week’s green link roundup looks at a myriad of resources on Biofuel specific to Minnesota, providing general information on the fuels themselves, some Minnesota initiatives to implement them, places for those interested alternative fuel to exchange ideas, and some documents on what roles they play in Minnesota’s economy and natural environment.
As always, Cravings to Go and Border Foods Companies take active interest in the Minnesota environmental cause with promotions such as our “What’s Greener Than Our Guacamole” program to recycle cellphones and our roundup on the best green links for Minnesota. Read the rest of this entry »
A smooth transition from existing fuel dependencies to renewable energy sources is an environmental goal that nearly everyone can get behind. Switching to renewable energy doesn’t only have the potential to reduce the carbon emissions and pollutants associated with current energy sources, but it can also be an excellent way to save money, reduce dependency on unstable fuel sources, and even make money through selling wind/solar power back to the grid.
Minnesota is being recognized as a national leader in the sustainable power movement with the recent “25% by 2025” renewable energy legislature as well as Minnesota Power’s serious commitment to alternative energy sources in Wind Turbines. For smaller organizations, businesses, and Minnesota residents who want to learn more and take action in the exciting renewable energy movement, finding information, contacts, and funding can often be difficult.
That’s why Cravings to Go and Border Foods Companies are committed to the environmental cause, with our “What’s Greener Than Our Guacamole” cellphone recycling promotion and by providing you with the best in Minnesota Sustainable energy resources for this week’s Green Link Roundup. Read the rest of this entry »
In previous Cravings to Go Tuesday Link Roundups we’ve seen the initiative corporations and communities have taken to become a responsible contributor to a healthier and more sustainable Minnesota.
The question now is how far have we come? This week we look at what steps have been taken to reduce greenhouse gases in Minnesota, how much carbon dioxide we emit as a state, and what you can do to reduce your footprint. Read the rest of this entry »
Diminishing natural resources, pollution, and the ever increasing price of gasoline are just a few motivating reasons to recycle and protect our fragile environment. One way responsible corporations have taken the green initiative is through environmentally sustainable building practices and materials.
The “What’s Greener Than Our Guacamole” promotion sponsored by Taco Bell (parent company of Cravings to Go) was developed to recycle out of commission cell phones and is part of our sustainable efforts in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbia.
Today’s Tuesday link roundup, “Building a Greener Minnesota” is a compilation of great sites intended to inform the public about the options and advantages of building sustainably in Minnesota. Read the rest of this entry »
Want a great value for recycling your old computer tower or monitor, laptop or television? Check out Green Halloween at ValleySCARE. On September 27th and 28th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at ValleySCARE in Shakopee offers up an incredible eWaste recycling event.
All items you bring to recycle will be collected for FREE and provide a donation that will benefit two great local charities, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and Lionsgate Academy. Plus you will get a special discount offer for ValleySCARE. Read the rest of this entry »
Human kind’s denigration of natural resources and the skyrocketing cost of fuel, are just two (of many) compelling reasons to conserve and recycle. More and more, corporations are taking a deeper responsibility for for supporting such goals.
Taco Bell (parent company of Cravings To Go) is pleased to sponsor the “What’s Greener Than Our Guacamole” promotion, designed to harvest and recycle retired cell phones in the greater Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding communities.
There are many complimentary Minnesota initiatives. Today’s Tuesday link roundup, “Making Minnesota Green,” is a collection of state sponsored and corporate initiatives designed to support recycling efforts in our great state.
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