Donut Family seeks Green Vendor Award at Illinois State Fair
At the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, The Donut Family stands out for serving in paper while many vendors still use plastic. Officials note the fair promotes recycling and conservation with new kiosks and bin options, though energy needs and crowd behavior pose challenges. Local and national fairs push toward greener practices, from solar panels to biofuel.
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Springfield
Ill
Maria Calico
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
United States
Canada
California
Washington
Illinois
Marcelyn Love
Fair
Amy Bliefnick
Susan Lavoie
New England
Lavoie
Sue Gooding
Texas
Marin County
Ganizers
Clara Franco
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Dad and son turn waste oil into fuel in Akron
Dan and Tom Fister convert a 1994 GMC Yukon to run on vegetable oil collected from restaurant grease and bulk purchases. They add a second tank and heated lines to keep the oil flowing, while still using diesel to start and shut down. The pair estimate 20 to 25 hours of work already, with more to finish.
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Akron
Ohio
Dan Fister
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Dan
Tom
Yukon
Soa
Usairways
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Hopkins International
Medina
Offshore gas drilling seen as safe risk debate in New Jersey
Geologists and officials weigh offshore natural gas finds 90 miles from Atlantic City amid oil spill fears and a revived push to lift the 1982 Atlantic drilling ban. Supporters cite gas stability and spill dissipation while critics warn of beach damage and tourism impact.
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Hackensack
N.J
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Congress
Atlantic
Chris Oynes
Federal Minerals Management Service
Rutgers University
Kenneth Miller
Jon Corzine
U.S
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