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Green

Community gardens blooming locally

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Community gardens are sprouting all over southeastern North Carolina; one is blooming in Wilmington. A group of volunteers gathered Friday morning to work on an addition... Full story...
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Local companies recognized for green efforts

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videoGoing green in a big way: a number of local projects are being recognized for their efforts to be environmentally friendly. The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards were given out Thursday night. Full story...
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Go green, tax-free weekend on Energy Star appliances

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videoThis weekend is a good time to go green, because the tax man is cutting us a break. The State of North Carolina is encouraging folks to ditch their old appliances for new, more energy efficient models. Energy Star appliances will be tax free this weekend. Full story...
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Website helps businesses exchange biomass materials

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videoA new website is helping businesses exchange materials that may otherwise become waste. NCBiomassTrader.org is already having an impact locally. Full story...
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Going Green with rain barrels and compost bins

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There is yet another way to go green right in your own backyard. The New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation Office is holding a compost bin and rain barrel sale. Full story...
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Ways to save some green by going green

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videoSaving green by going green: that is the idea behind new tax breaks that can save homeowners some substantial money. Full story...
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Wilmington turns green Wednesday, locals win awards

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Folks in Wilmington were seeing "green" Wednesday night. The Green Living Expo, sponsored by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal and WWAY, featured more than 40 vendors. Each of them exhibited ways for folks to be a little more eco-friendly. Full story...
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UNCW works efficiently to make campus more green

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videoThe campus of UNCW is a little bit greener than in years past, and energy costs are way down. The Seahawks have cut energy costs by over 28 percent over the last six years; an effort that benefits both the environment and the university's budget. Full story...
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