We are the Element 79  Green Team. Trying to green up the office and what’s outside of it.Tumblr (3.0; @greenandgold)http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/<p>Check out Active Transportation Alliance for a ton of useful information about Bike to Work Week, including a list of events and freebies everyday!<br/><a href="http://www.activetrans.org/commuterstations"><a href="http://www.activetrans.org/commuterstations">http://www.activetrans.org/commuterstations</a></a></p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/121933385http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/121933385Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:11:41 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAuol2p5snJa0uySfHo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chicago’s own James Hotel uses eco-friendly room cards instead of plastic.</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/121762809http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/121762809Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:51:38 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAuobhz1jqQbwGAqNio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>E79ers - Get your bike ready for the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.activetrans.org/biketoworkweek">Bike to Work Week Challenge</a>!</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/118072585http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/118072585Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:01:32 -0400bikingbike to work week<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAuo9u0sgexVc1EBFTo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/117426920http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/117426920Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:03:16 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAunsqk9peWxP57fyko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/111541445http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/111541445Fri, 22 May 2009 13:54:22 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAunsqf2iz8P6XgsMlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/111540805http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/111540805Fri, 22 May 2009 13:50:19 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAunelulw2VNm8EswLo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>/ THE GREEN TEAM HAS BEEN SCREEN PRINTING. MORE DETAILS SOON.</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/106875377http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/106875377Tue, 12 May 2009 16:33:00 -0400<a href="http://current.com/items/90025524_coming-july-new-green-light-bulb-lasts-25-years.htm">Even better: New green light bulb lasts 25 years</a>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104721568http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104721568Thu, 07 May 2009 17:06:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAun7hjh47ozQ53dYQo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>/ TIME TO CHANGE YOUR LIGHT BULB?</p> <p>Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) use up to 75% less energy and can last up to ten times longer than traditional incandescent lightbulbs. Pick up a four pack at Home Depot for under $4- great for work and home. <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2049265_dispose-cfl-bulb.html">Click here for details on how to dispose of old CFL bulbs.</a></p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104718741http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104718741Thu, 07 May 2009 16:58:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAun7h1vb8dZCkxgoXo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104713872http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104713872Thu, 07 May 2009 16:44:57 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAun5qy8ydllZIRz9go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/bike_chicago.html">BIKE CHICAGO 2009</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.bobbysbikehike.com/">CHICAGO BIKE TOURS</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.activetrans.org/event/2009-05-17t000000/tour-neighborhood-bikeways">NEIGHBORHOOD BIKEWAY TOUR</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.bikethedrive.org/">BIKE THE DRIVE</a></p> <p><a href="http://chicagocriticalmass.org/">CRITICAL MASS</a></p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104199577http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/104199577Wed, 06 May 2009 11:46:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumylz60iVEJmZR1Eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>FOLLOW / GOOD STUFF</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/102297178http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/102297178Fri, 01 May 2009 11:52:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumn861misZJ1lrL9o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>/ DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE FREE SECURE BIKE PARKING IN THE AON CENTER?</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99334128http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99334128Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:40:00 -0400<a href="http://greenworldads.blogspot.com">Eco friendly ads from around the world</a>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99060698http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99060698Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:52:39 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumm54h6hmUdS44KCo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>\ REASONS TO BELIEVE THAT MOTHER NATURE WANTS YOUR BOXES:</p> <p>-There are no landfills left in northern Cook County!</p> <p>-Our garbage goes to Wisconsin and some of New York’s trash is shipped to Southern Illinois.</p> <p>-Recycling costs as much as 40% less per ton than garbage disposal.</p> <p>-The average American generates 4.5 pounds of trash every day and about 40% of it is recyclable.</p> <p>PLEASE USE THE NEW RECYLING BINS LOCATED IN BOTH KITCHENS ON 33.</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99051199http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/99051199Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:27:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumj2skro2qUFAj1Mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>\ CHICAGO- THE LEADER OF AMERICA’S URBAN GREEN MOVEMENT</p> <p>Click cover for an online version of Hemispheres magazine- the Green Chicago article starts on page 47.</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98222839http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98222839Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:59:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumj2qlwjdPG5tksHo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98222486http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98222486Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:57:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumixn13tGO1Pd5lKo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>\ GREENPEACE DESIGN AWARDS 2009</p> <p>Design a poster for Greenpeace and submit it by June 15.</p> <p>Click above for competition details.</p> <p>Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organisation that uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace has utilised various forms of visual communication throughout its history.</p>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98184184http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/98184184Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:35:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumev6vdsEEp3u1Hvo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/97282399http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/97282399Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:15:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/Kdx7n6dAumeq1yp4oqej8uJlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/97245789http://greenandgold.tumblr.com/post/97245789Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:51:39 -0400