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Roof, floor and walls are up! Visit Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus for updates and photos. Only 18 days until the competition!

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Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus member Amy Long is spotlighted by UF as one of the first Sustainability program graduates. Read about her college journey here: http://news.ufl.edu/2010/04/26/bssbe/

University of Florida News – UF College of Design, Construction and Planning graduates first Sustain GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On May 1, Amy Long will walk across the stage at the Phillip’s Center for the Performing Arts to accept her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Just a year later, she ...

40th Earth Day a planet-wide movement More than 1 billion people all over the globe will observe the 40th anniversary of Earth Day today, which promises to be the largest since that first event in 1970. In 2010, the environmental challenges we face are global and call for new solutions.

Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus wins a "Sustainable Solutions" award from Sustainable UF today in honor of Earth Day! Great support from UF President Machen and Director of Sustainability Anna Prizzia.

I pledge to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle « Project RE:FOCUS So I had an epiphany this afternoon. Day-after-day I receive daily tips on how to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle in order to share it with you guys through the www.facebook.com/notafootprint and www.twitter.com/notafootprint social media pages. ...

It's official: The house ships to Spain on April 12th

April « 2010 « Project RE:FOCUS I can’t believe it’s all coming down to this week. I went by the Solar Energy Park to see the house yesterday, and the building and construction team is already taking it apart. Our solar home is officially ...

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Do you love Starbucks? Consider taking your own reusable coffee mug each time you go get coffee. Think of all paper cups you'll prevent from ending up in landfills.

If you are in the market for a new washing machine, make sure you get a front-loading model, which uses a third less water, heat energy and detergent than standard top-loading designs. Read more:

Front Loading Washing Machines - Efficient Washing Machines - Water Conservation and Energy Efficien Front-loading washing machines use a third less energy, water and detergent than top-loading models. So upgrade today, and make sure you get one that is Energy Star certified.