Regardless of your motivation, it’s time to start living a little “greener.”
Whether it’s because of the environment, because of your wallet, or both, the time has come to embrace the movement to use less energy and be more parsimonious with our resources for one simple reason: There is no sense in not doing so.
Say the term “green living” around some people and they’ll turn various other colors with disgust. That’s fine. To some extent, the green movement has been co-opted by those both for and against for political manipulation. But to adhere to the principles of the energy conscious is a win for those on either side.
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Albany County is regulating baked goods.
Starting next year, all fried foods served in restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County must be cooked in oils that are free of trans-fats. Six months later, the ban will extend to desserts and all baked goods.
The details of the phase-out program came a year after the County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution banning trans-fat and called on the county health commissioner and Board of Health to devise a plan... Continue Reading

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