July 11, 2010

Maintaining Vermont’s Long Trail for another 100 years will be challenging for the future members of the Green Mountain Club.

A day hiker takes in the view from the Chin, the highest point along the Long Trail at the summit of Mount Mansfield at 4,395 feet on Wednesday.

A look at the first green roof on a North American sports arena.

Fenton There will be a new industrial business on the block in the citys industrial park, in the former Lear Corporation building. McDunnough, Inc., a plastics recycling company, is moving from Whitmore Lake to Fenton.

A day hiker takes in the view from the Chin, the highest point along the Long Trail at the summit of Mount Mansfield at 4,395 feet on Wednesday.

Following are Allen County building permits for commercial and residential buildings and additions of $30,000 or more issued recently. The residential building cost is the builder’s estimate and does not include land.

Four trainings equip construction pros to provide energy efficient services; empower practitioners, stimulate business development

It’s a tough economic climate out there, especially for the new and the green. While many small businesses are finding it difficult to turn profits, those selling green products or services face the extra hurdle of introducing something new that typically costs more upfront.

Will County continued its commitment to “going green” as workers installed a green roof on the county office building, 302 N. Chicago St. The green roof, which seeks to reduce energy costs and offer other environmental benefits, is the first of its kind in downtown Joliet.

The City of Pflugerville is home to a unique “Green Red Barn.” This historical structure is located at Heritage Park. It has been renovated for use as a green building that generates energy from solar panels and wind turbines. The Barn can be rented for private events, and it is now home to a weekly Farmer’s Market.