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New wind farm can power 60,000 homes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:51 GMT

A new wind farm in White County is up and running. A dedication ceremony marked the completion of the phase one Meadow Lake Wind Farm.

Go Greener Commission looks at transit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:45:24 GMT

West Lafayette's Go Greener Commission discusses how area transportation systems are running cleaner.

Hunters take advantage of state hunt

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:08 GMT

Fifty Indiana deer hunters spent two days helping the Department of Natural Resources thin down the growing deer population at Prophetstown State Park.

Students compete to design reusable bag

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:35 GMT

An upcoming fundraiser will give elementary students the chance to design a reusable bag. Mintonye Teacher Brian Hall stopped by to explain.

Carroll County passes wind ordinance

Joe LePage — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:25:06 GMT

The expansion of wind energy continues throughout our part of the state.

Hunting safety key for young and old

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:53:44 GMT

Thousands of deer hunters, young and old, will be heading into Indiana's woods and forests for the opening day of the firearms season Saturday, November 14.

Economy driving more hunters to woods

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:28:26 GMT

The slow economy could lead to a higher-than-average number of deer hunters in Indiana this year.

Hawk released to wild in Lafayette

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:26:06 GMT

One of three red-tailed hawks removed from Purdue's campus this spring was released to the wild in southern Lafayette.

D.N.R. investigating cougar sightings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:52:31 GMT

The Department of Natural Resources is investigating the possibility of a big cat in the wild near Idaville in White County.

W. Laf. woman lauded for saving tree

Jeff Smith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:26 GMT

A West Lafayette woman who put her foot down to save a large white oak tree in her yard is the winner of this year's Tree Preservation Award from Tree Lafayette.

CityBus: Be comfortable traveling green

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:32 GMT

With holidays on the way, shopping trips and family get-togethers may add up to a lot of time in the car. Travel trainer Katy Dietrich explains how travelers can get the most out of public transportation.

West Lafayette looking for grease

Niccole Caan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:02:45 GMT

West Lafayette residents are encouraged to recycle their cooking grease.

Using solar energy at home

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:32:00 GMT

You don't have to become a wind farmer to produce renewable energy. Eric Cotton from ECI Wind and Solar LLC joined us in the studio to explain some benefits of using solar energy.

Lafayette Amtrak may be greener ride

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:18:10 GMT

One way to go green is to keep the car in the garage. Joe Krause joins us to explain some benefits of using Lafayette Amtrak.

Green & healthy tailgating ideas

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:17:12 GMT

With another Purdue home game around the corner, you might be looking for some new ideas for your tailgate menu. Today Maribel Alchin joins us in the studio to show us some healthy and eco-friendly ideas.

Only 1 can of trash from 8-10 people

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:26:29 GMT

West Lafayette Go Greener Commissioner Rachel Witt said that over the past several years she's had eight to ten people living in her house, but they put out less than one 32-gallon trash can a week.

Trash talk in West Lafayette

Joe LePage — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:34:09 GMT

West Lafayette's 'Pay As You Throw' trash program has gotten mixed reviews from city council members.

Lafayette to reduce sewage in Wabash

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:20:54 GMT

The city of Lafayette signed an agreement with the state to reduce the amount of raw sewage the city dumps into the Wabash River.

Pay as you throw coming to W. Lafayette

Niccole Caan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:55:35 GMT

The West Lafayette City Council passed a pay as you throw ordinance but plans to refine the idea before trash is taken to the curbside.

Wastewater gets new blower

Joe LePage — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:11:56 GMT

Lafayette's Wastewater Treatment Plant is continuing to take 'green' steps.

PU measures carbon footprint of dairy

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:38:40 GMT

A Purdue University study is trying to determine the carbon footprint caused by producing a gallon of milk.

Bridgeway demolition begins

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:36:08 GMT

Big changes are underway for a Lafayette neighborhood. A foreclosed apartment complex that the city considered a problem area is being torn down and the city said it is attempting to use environmentally sound practices.

Subaru plant recognized for going green

Julie Krizen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:33:10 GMT

The Subaru of Indiana plant is now part of the Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program.

Mall shares green info

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:59:13 GMT

Whether you're looking for ways to save energy, a more fuel-efficient car, or even a career in green energy, you can learn more at the Tippecanoe Mall this Friday. Eric Erskin explains.

"Pay as you throw" idea thrown around

Kristin Crowley — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:22:14 GMT

How much trash people in West Lafayette throw away could determine how much they pay for trash service.

Purdue's first green roof won't be last

Jeff Smith — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:37:30 GMT

Green Week celebration includes dedication of the first "green roof" on the Purdue campus.

From food to fuel

Joe LePage — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:34:29 GMT

What goes uneaten at Purdue dining hall dinner tables will now be recycled.

Desk-side recycling goes campus-wide

Jeff Smith — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:52:51 GMT

Purdue is changing its definition of what is "trash" and what is recyclable, as it works to improve its recycling effort.

Old medicine can hurt the environment

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:19:16 GMT

The West Lafayette Go Greener Commission held a drug collection at the Sagamore West Farmers' Market.

Dispose of old medicine safely

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:32:18 GMT

There's an easy way to get rid of your unwanted or unused medications and believe it or not, it's at the West Lafayette Farmers Market. Robin Pickett and Sue Gerard explained.