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Toxic algae thriving in RI waters

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 17:43

Rhode Island officials are warning people and pets to avoid contact with a highly toxic algae that's growing in local waters.

12 Cranston schools go green

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 17:32

Twelve of Cranston's Public Schools have earned the prestigious Energy Star label.

RI recycling rules change

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 17:55

The rules of recycling just got easier.

Fall River purchases 2 solar compactors

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 19:14

The city of Fall River announced Wednesday that it has purchased two new solar powered trash compactors.

Unemployed residents get green training

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 17:36

There's a new program in Providence that's reducing unemployment and helping the environment at the same time.

CCRI to offer renewable energy course

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:49

The Community College of Rhode Island this fall will offer one of Rhode Island's first courses on renewable energy.

CCRI to offer renewable energy course

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 13:09

CCRI will offer a renewable energy course this fall.

Local dry cleaner helping environment

Thu, 07/15/2010 - 19:46

The Eyewitness News Green Team has discovered a Johnston dry cleaning company which hopes their environmentally friendly way of doing work will become the trend of the future.

Dispose your cooking oil at RI landfill

Tue, 06/22/2010 - 14:34

Rhode Island residents can now dispose their cooking oil at the Central Landfill free of charge.

Business park installs 7K solar panels

Wed, 06/16/2010 - 14:50

The New Bedford business park seems to attract a lot of interest from renewable energy companies, now there's a new addition on the way that may be the first of its kind.

Recycling needles a 'no no'

Tue, 05/25/2010 - 18:04

Each year, the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) recycles millions of items ranging from paper to plastic.

Reusable bags more harm than good?

Fri, 05/21/2010 - 15:13

Many grocery shoppers now won't leave home without them. But could reusable bags actually be more harm than good?

City unveils energy efficient ambulance

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 18:05

Officials in Warwick are showing off a brand new green rescue vehicle, complete with state of the art lifesaving equipment.

Be sure to recycle your plastic bottles

Fri, 05/14/2010 - 18:02

It seems more and more people prefer the taste of bottled water over tap water. Billions of bottles of water are sold in the United States each year, but not all of that plastic is getting recycled.