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Going Green: New Uses for Old Things

Sep 27 2011
I love to read tips about ways to reuse things in a new and different way.  Below are a couple of my recent favorites: 224 Vote up! ... read more

2010 One Report: Doing Our Part On The Ground

Sep 22 2011
This is the ninth in a series of posts about our integrated annual report, the 2010 Southwest Airlines One Report™, where we have illustrated our commitment to a triple bottom line and how our passion and focus on Performance, People, and Planet continues to propel us forward.  221 ... read more

Going Green: Happy Fall!

Sep 20 2011
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the first day of fall is September 23.  I am looking forward to not only a break in the heat, but also to the fall colors (sort of, in Texas).  Fall also is a great time to start preparing your home for cooler weather to help save energy and money.  Our friends at  read more

Going Green: Energy Conservation During Record-Breaking Heat

Aug 09 2011
Here in Dallas, we recently received word that due to extreme heat, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) was asking the public to help conserve energy to avoid mandatory rolling blackouts.  Peak demand for electricity last week reached an all-time high of 66,867 MW on August 2, breaking the previous record set just one year ago on August 23 of 65,776 MW. 257 ... read more

Going Green: The Environmental Commute

Jul 19 2011
Happy Green Tuesday!  Visiting friends across town, heading into work, or going shopping means that for the majority of us, we have to hop into our cars and drive.  We certainly encourage you to think of the alternatives, such as public transportation, car pooling, and discovering bike paths, but if you have to get into the car here are some tips to help you save Green and g 413 ... read more