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Phish Festival 8: Reducing the Environmental Impact of a Rock Concert

Phish Festival 8: Reducing the Environmental Impact of a Rock Concert

In a recent conversation I had at the 3-day Phish Festival 8 with Matt Beck, Touring Director for Phish’s charitable organization, The WaterWheel Foundation, he said something that struck me as incredibly honest and from the heart: “There’s nothing about a rock and roll concert that is sustainable when you really get down to the [...]

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Coffee as Biofuel: Good to the Last Drop

Coffee as Biofuel: Good to the Last Drop

Ah, that first cup of coffee in the morning. It really gets you moving. And soon, it could get your car moving, too.

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The Power of the Sun… Flower

The Power of the Sun… Flower

Fuel your car with Sunflowers?  Not that far fetched, we already use them in the production of biodeisel, and now scientists are looking into using this fast growing iconic flower to make Ethanol. Certain woody species like the Silverleaf and Algodones dune sunflowers can grow up to 21 feet high and have the ability to produce [...]

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