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It's not in the bag...

Used to be that the ultimate school recycling model was your Mom making you save your brown paper lunch bag and bringing it home to be used again and again. For some kids, having to save your lunch bag was a big pain on a whole number of...   More...   (0 Comments)

It's a matter of degrees

This is one of the simplest, yet most overlooked ways to cut down on the energy you use: Re-adjust your thermostat. Instead of cooling your home to 72 degrees in the Summer, try 73 or 74. Most folks can't feel a one or two degree difference...   More...   (0 Comments)

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What is 1THING? It's a place share and learn about the 1THINGs that you and I can do to improve our environment, the world around us and make it a better place for ourselves and those who come after us. It's about ecology, stewardship of...   More...   (0 Comments)

Turn off your power.

Rufus Wainwright: I propose this... on a Saturday around the summer solstice for a twelve hour period (noon until midnight) where ever you are, let’s all turn off the power at the same time... This time could be spent contemplating...   More...   (0 Comments)

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Share your 1Thing!

October 10, 2008 - 9:53am
Posted by: Rahny

Just wanted to encourage everyone to join the website and share the 1Thing you are doing to help the environment! Do turn the water off while brushing your teeth? Make sure any unnecessary lights are off when you leave the room? Let us know! Click on "Join the Community" in the upper right hand corner of the site and share your 1Thing today!

White House Victory Garden?

November 20, 2008 - 7:49am
Posted by: mbarutt

Roger Doiron has a plan... he wants President-elect Obama to replant a large organic victory garden on the lawn of the White House to supply food for the White House kitchen as well as local food pantries...

Check out the rest of our newest article in the At Home section by clicking here.

Snow Removal Tips!

November 19, 2008 - 7:36am
Posted by: Kidd

We have been putting it off and hoping it wouldn't happen, but we finally got some snow. Click the link below to learn how to take care of the snow once it begins to accumulate.

http://milwaukee.1thingus.com/at-home/eco-friendly-snow-removal

President-elect Obama's Energy and Environmental Agenda

November 17, 2008 - 8:55am
Posted by: mbarutt

The transition office of President-elect Obama has posted the administration's Energy and Environmental Agenda. Take a look at the agenda on the transition website at http://change.gov/agenda/energy_and_environment_agenda/ . Make sure to check out the "Submit Your Ideas" link to provide your input on the administration's policies.

City wants "net zero energy development" for Bay View site

November 12, 2008 - 7:16am
Posted by: mbarutt

The City of Milwaukee recently issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking developers interested in buying and developing a vacant 5.6-acre site at 2372 S. Logan Ave. in the Bay View neighborhood. The property was formerly used as a U.S. Army Reserve site.

The city's asking price for the property is about $2 million. The RFP for the property is due on Jan. 17.

City officials want to see a "net zero energy development" on the site with a mix of single family, townhouse and multi-family residential units on the site. The city wants between 75 and 150 residential units built on the property.

A "net zero energy development" must create enough energy through on-site renewable energy resources annually that is equal or greater than the amount of energy that is consumed annually.

Alderman Tony Zielinski said the future residential units at the site will most likely be powered entirely by solar energy and wind power.

Holiday Tips!

November 10, 2008 - 10:18am
Posted by: mbarutt

Visit our environmental holiday tips under the At Home section or click on the following link: http://milwaukee.1thingus.com/at-home/tips-the-holiday-season

Also check out the Hannukah Gift Guide! http://milwaukee.1thingus.com/at-home/hannukah-gift-guide

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