West Valley Magazine features the 5TH ANNUAL WILD WESTERN FESTIVAL!
E-Waste Being Wasted
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by Karen in Green Living
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), three fourths of Americans have old computers and televisions stored in their garages or closets. Not surprising since these electronics are considered hazardous waste called ‘e-waste’ due to heavy metal content like lead, mercury, cadmium—and fire retardants and polluting PVC plastic shells. In 2007 alone, 68 million computers [...]
Eco Avenues
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by trish in Green Living
The cities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson, the Town of Buckeye, the Southwest Valley and Buckeye Valley Chambers as well as Estrella Mountain Community College and other business partners have come together to create ECO Avenues. ECO Avenues is an event that showcases the environmentally friendly products, services, education and activities from [...]
The Reformed Polluter, by Dru Bacon
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by trish in Green Living
As the economy recovers, high gasoline prices are likely to return with a vengeance. High gasoline prices can make commuters feel helpless. But don’t despair. Help is on the way.
Help for high gasoline prices came through Phoenix on December 18 in the form of a sleek, fast sports car, the Tesla Roadster. The Tesla has [...]
