Go Green in Silicon Valley, California - Invest in a “Bloom Box”

What do five major companies in Silicon Valley have in common when it comes to investing in green energy and technology?
Fed Ex, Walmart, Staples, Google, and Ebay are among the first large corporations that recently invested in their neighbor “Bloom Energy” located in Sunnyvale, California. These green minded corporations purchased Bloom Energy Servers. This technology in a nutshell is comprised of thin fuel cells that are manufactured from beach sand and are painted with a patented green and black ink on both sides of the cell. They are then stacked together and are sandwiched with metal alloy. These skinny fuel cells utilize oxygen and various fuel sources to create electricity with no emissions. The end result of this cutting edge technology is changing the way people generate & consume energy. The number one benefit of the Bloom Box is unlike solar and wind power, it’s produces continuous and reliable energy 24/7 365 days a year. Therefore it has the capacity to provide everyone with clean, reliable and affordable power.

K.R. Sridhar, CEO of Bloom Energy originally invented the technology for NASA to produce oxygen on Mars. When the project was scrapped by NASA, Sridhar reversed his Mars machine and started pumping oxygen in instead of producing oxygen. After proving the effectiveness and versatility of his Bloom Box, Sridhar is setting very ambitious goals for setting up a Bloom Box server at the White House, as well as placing them in every American home within 10 years and creating opportunity for the product to be in homes worldwide.

Since July 2008 the Bloom Energy Servers have collectively produced over 11 million kilowatt hours of electricity - with C02 reductions estimated at 14 million pounds. The perspective of these statistics is comparable to powering 1000 American homes for a year and planting one million trees.

Bloom Energy was recently broadcast on 60 minutes. You can watch the episode here.

Composting & Vermicompost - Moraga Hardware & Lumber

April 3, 2010
1:00 pm	to	2:30 pm

Composting & Vermicompost
Date / Time
2010-04-03 / 1-2:30 p.m.
Location
Moraga Hardware & Lumbar
Description
1409 Moraga Way, Moraga
Space Available (925) 376-3600
30 spaces / 30 available

Is There a Green Light for the “Kia Ray” to Enter the Hybrid Market?

At the recently held 2010 Chicago Auto show, Kia unveiled a snazzy concept hybrid car “The Kia Ray” that turned a few heads at this prestigious show. Upon a first glance, this car proves to be very eye catching with its EcoDynamic inspired design. This amazing four seat compact sedan has a proposed mileage range of about 746 miles with an impressive fuel rating of 202 mpg. The battery alone can power the car for about 50 miles on a single charge. This truly green car reduces its carbon footprint by utilizing roof top cool glazing solar glass and recycled materials whenever possible

Kia’s popularity has been gaining momentum in the US market since it’s official entry into the market in 1994. Recently Kia opened a plant in Georgia employing 2,500 people and creating an additional 7,500 jobs in the surrounding area. Their best quarter sales were stated in 2009. They continue to diligently and methodically market themselves and are spreading their consumer awareness through providing an affordable vehicle and a solid 10 year 100,000 mile warranty.

If you are curious about how the various Kia vehicles perform, rent a Kia on your next vacation or road trip. Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, National & Alamo all provide Kia car rentals. Do your own research, make your own decision and remember, invest your money wisely. Choose companies and products that resonate with your core beliefs.

Composting & Vermicompost - Lindsay Wildlife Museum

March 27, 2010
2:00 pm	to	3:30 pm

Composting & Vermicompost
Date / Time
2010-03-27 / 2:30-4 p.m.
Location
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Description
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Space Available
30 spaces / 30 available
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Composting & Vermicompost - Mt Diablo Nursery

March 20, 2010
1:00 pm	to	2:30 pm

Composting & Vermicompost
Date / Time
2010-03-20 / 1-2:30 p.m.
Location
Mt. Diablo Nursery
Description
3295 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Space Available
30 spaces / 30 available
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Free Composting Class in Discovery Bay, CA

March 6, 2010
9:00 am	to	11:00 am
9:00 am	to	11:00 am

www.cccrecycling.com
call for reservations 1.800.750.4096