Day May 27, 2008

USPS providing e-waste recycling

In an effort to improve electronics recycling in the United States, the U.S. Postal Service is developing a free national collection program for small electronic items. They provide pre-paid postage envelopes for small electronics to be shipped to a company…

ZMag interviews Tom Hayden

Hayden touches on many important points in this wide-ranging interview on the publication of his new book Writings for Democratic Society. One key quote: The Sixties are on trial in this national election. Because of the broad brush of the…

Border Patrol corruption spreading

The pattern has become familiar: Customs officers wave in vehicles filled with illegal immigrants, drugs or other contraband. A Border Patrol agent acts as a scout for smugglers. Trusted officers fall prey to temptation and begin taking bribes. HSA is…

HELOCs no longer fueling auto sales

In 2007, 11% of new car sales nationwide were financed by using a Home Equity Line of Credit. In California, it was nearly 30%. Yikes. With the sharp dive in home prices, using HELOC money is no longer an option…

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. There’s an amazing amount of information here, well-organized and presented, detailing numerous incentives for energy available from all levels…