Gone are the days when composting was regulated to rural areas. Major cities across the U.S. are becoming serious about decreasing the amount of waste in their landfills and incinerators. Some cities, like San Francisco, have gone as far as … Continue reading →
At a park, as a garden ornament or as engaging, interactive urban art, this Pagoda Bells instrument rings with blended tones – focusing attention on any outdoor setting. Reminiscent of the architecture of the Orient, the vertical array provides lush … Continue reading →
Smoldering its way across the U.S., the question of whether municipalities and retailers should act on a ban of coal tar-based pavement sealants won’t quite go out – but hasn’t fully engulfed, either. For 60 years the midwest, southern and … Continue reading →
In June 2005, former Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter of the Chicago Fire Department developed a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) emergency response team that provided paramedic support during special events in the city’s downtown and lakefront area. This first responder program … Continue reading →
