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Planet Footprint Provides Environmental Scorekeeping for MRSP schools

Planet Footprint Provides Environmental Scorekeeping for MRSP schools
Posted by Natalie Young on 28 Sep 2010
During the next 16 months, Planet Footprint will provide a subscription to world-class environmental scorekeeping services to K-12 schools participating in the Michigan Renewable Schools Program.

What are Carbon Offsets?

What are Carbon Offsets?
Posted by Kendal Kuneman on 28 Dec 2009
Energy Works has purchased carbon offsets to balance our office carbon emissions by supporting carbon reduction projects, including several projects in Michigan. Learn more about carbon offsets and the impact of carbon emissions as a result of our daily activities. Before purchasing carbon offsets, consider how to reduce your carbon emissions by making small changes in your daily lifestyle. Learn more about how Energy Works has made these changes in our office to reduce our carbon emissions.

William Kamkwamba - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

William Kamkwamba - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Posted by Emile Lauzzana on 03 Dec 2009
John Stewart interviews William Kamkwamba who recounts his mission to overcome famine and poverty in his village by building a windmill from a picture in a library book.

The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff
Posted by Kelly Weger on 02 Dec 2009
This 20 minute video by Annie Leopard strives to explain all the things that go into the products we buy, the environmental ramifications, and why we should be more selective with how we spend our money.

Kite Power!

Kite Power!
Posted by Kelly Weger on 17 Nov 2009
Can we harvest wind energy with kites?

Future lesson plans currently in development

Future lesson plans currently in development
Posted by Kelly Weger on 28 Oct 2009
Our educational development team is working on custom lesson plans for Michigan schools.

Create a stellar home recycling system

Create a stellar home recycling system
Posted by Andrea Austin on 27 Oct 2009
This article from CNN offers 5 quick tips for household recycling.

Website Offers Tips to Kids for Saving Energy

Website Offers Tips to Kids for Saving Energy
Posted by Andrea Austin on 27 Oct 2009
This fun website from the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offers games and tips for kids and resources for consumers...

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