green

Going 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...

This 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...

A new website is helping businesses exchange materials that may otherwise become waste. NCBiomassTrader.org is already having an impact locally. Full story...

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...

Saving green by going green: that is the idea behind new tax breaks that can save homeowners some substantial money. Full story...

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...

The 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...