Written by Dennis Liu, Four Green Steps

Ottawa’s new waste solution is in the form of a long term management program-a deal that has been struck between the Ottawa city council and the environmentally conscious organization, Plasco Energy Group. The group proposes to eliminate the increasing waste using a method that would not only benefit the environment by lightening the load on Ottawa’s current landfills, but also save millions in the tax dollars of Canadians.

Written by Carlotta Morteo, Four Green Steps

While oil reserves are low, oil prices are high, and oil dependency politically problematic, shale gas has become the new energy frontier. Not only is shale gas production increasingly profitable in the US and Canada - world leaders in shale gas research and investment- it is also quite abundant in emerging countries such as Argentina and China who possess incalculable reserves beneath the earth.

Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

If you had thought watching TV only wastes time you are half right- a new study shows that cable boxes and DVRs are responsible for wasting a shocking amount of energy. Next time you decide to pass a Saturday channel-surfing or leave your TV on while you sleep you might want to remember this report from the New York Times:

Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

Portland held it's famous (or perhaps, infamous) naked bike ride this past weekend in an effort to raise awareness of eco-friendly transportation. Portland, Oregon (Where nudity is generally legal) was proud to celebrate their 8th annual Naked bike ride since they first began in 2004.