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Green Computing

Green Computing is a term used to describe the use of environmentally sustainable computers and accessories which, during their usage and disposal, create minimal or zero harm to the environment. Also known as Green IT, this technology aims to both increase energy efficiency and to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in hardware design.  A further result means that when these items are then disposed of or recycled, they will do no harm to...


The Energy Will Surface

Most people don’t know how I ended up on my path. Bear with me a moment and the relationship to this month's theme on energy will surface. At the time of this writing, my path is in transition, yet the focus has always remained the same. As a kid and teenager, two main things played a part in the unfolding of my path. First, I have always been an empathic person. Curious about others’ lived experiences, I listened and asked questions....


Corporate Sustainability and General Mills Project

From Charleston, SC

Corporate Sustainability and General Mills Project

By: Katie Webb, Corporate Accounts Manager of AM Conservation Group and Charlene Moody, Senior Account Executive of AM Conservation Group

We as a global economy have come to the realization that to keep from becoming obsolete, corporate sustainability is vital! And now more than...


Exploring Ancient Runes through Coloring Workshop

Ever wondered how to have a direct experience with a universe many have long forgotten? The Norse Runes are very ancient symbols known to contain great power and whose “circuit of energy” can be tapped.

• Learn the history of the Runes • Learn about their uses for Divination and as Talismans • Color the Runic symbols to enhance your unique experience. • Receive energy and...


Innovations in Solar + Glass

From Silicon Valley

Innovations in Solar + Glass

By PR for People News Team

NSG Group, the owner of the Pilkington brand, and one of the world’s largest glass producers, and Solaria, specialists in PV technology, are entering into a collaboration agreement to manufacture and produce semi-transparent building...


The Future of Fuel Cells

From Ohio

The Future of Fuel Cells

By PR for People News Team

The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple — it converts chemical energy into electricity.

To hear Kent State professor Dr. Yanhai Du tell it, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technology is anything but basic. Fuel cells have the potential to deliver on the promise of the elusive cold-fusion...


Sure Beats Boiling and Bandana Straining!

LifeStraw® Filtering Water Bottle Beats Boiling and Bandana Straining!

Before my son Edward and I headed up the trail west of Leadville, Colorado, we did our research. The pathway through Holy Cross Wilderness would take us across two streams that could be knee-deep, although it was fallish rather than springish, so the snows had already melted and run down the mountain. Even with the streams in their seasonally-depleted state,...


Neighborhood Activists Pressure the City of Seattle

From Seattle 

Neighborhood Activists Pressure the City of Seattle to Do the Right Thing

In a city choked by the heavy artillery of cranes and construction crews, two Seattle residents are taking a stand in their own Queen Anne neighborhood. Jack and Louise Locke are the voice of reason during the great Seattle construction boom. They want to stop the rezoning of a single family...


Give Body Shamers and Haters a Piece of your Mind!

Give Body Shamers and Hates a Piece of your Mind!

The 7Sisters project is proud to be partnering with Pace University’s Women’s Leadership Institute on October 15, 2016 to host 7Sisters LIVE@Pace. If you are a Pace student, you can register here.

Ready to rock your own talk show?

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Still Green After All These Years

From Boston: Still Green After All These Years

Veteran chef/owner Jim Solomon remains true to his causes

As any foodie knows, restaurant trends come and go…and so do restaurants! That is why longevity of any kind is remarkable. In order to stay current, however, many chefs and owners feel the need to change things up in order to ride the prevailing (and often fickle) tides of customer desire...