Energy

• See exhibits on
  • Reducing your energy consumption
  • Renewable energy sources like solar, wind and soybeans
  • Renewable energy and Carbon Offset credits
  • Learn about the role chemistry plays in energy, fuel and food.
• Web sites to visit
  • National Biodiesel Board
  • NC GreenPower
  • NC Solar Center's DSIRE Database
  • State Energy Office
  • NC Cooperative Extension Service E-Conservation Program
  • NC Section of the American Chemical Society
    

Alternative Fuels and Travel

• See a variety of alternative fuel vehicles including a Compressed Natural Gas vehicle (CNG), Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) and a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle.
• Learn about biodiesel production.
• Vacation the green way – visit a park near you.
• Learn about public transportation options.
• Web sites to visit
  • Biofuels Center of North Carolina
  • Emissions Testing for Cars
  • New Uses for Soy
  • National Biodiesel Board
  • North Carolina Soybean Producers Association
  • GoTriangle.org
  • Triangle Clean Cities Coalition

Water Conservation

• Learn about the many options for harvesting rainwater.
• See the outdoor rain garden and permeable paver displays.
• Find out where storm water from your neighborhood goes to.
• Web sites to visit
  • Backyard rain gardens
  • SaveWaterNC - North Carolina's water conservation web site
  • The Informed Cosumer Initiative
  • Stormwater information
  • NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality
  • Rainwater Conservation Systems

Eco-Friendly Living

• Exhibit topics include:
  • Want clean air? Don't burn trash.
  • Properly insulating your home.
  • Using energy efficient windows, appliances and lighting.
  • How to have a Healthy Built Home.
• Web sites to visit
  • NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
  • New Uses for Soy
  • United Soybean Board
  • NC Solar Center's Healthy Built Homes program

Recycling

• What can I recycle, and how do I do it?
• Learn about buying recycled products.
• Web sites to visit
  • Recycling Flourescent Lights
  • America Recycles Day
  • RE3.org
  • Recycle Guys
  • NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance

Sustainable Foods

• Visit the Got to Be NC exhibit, across from the Green NC exhibit, to learn about foods grown in North Carolina, and where to find and buy locally grown foods.
• Learn about food waste composting options
• Web sites to visit:
  • North Carolina Soybean Producers Association
  • United Soybean Board
  • Organics Recycling & Composting
  • How to build a worm composting bin
  • NC Farm Fresh.com