Cox Conserves

Join the employees of Cox Enterprises in the company's environmental initiative Cox Conserves -- offering tips on how anyone can be more environmentally friendly. More Details

Green Ohio Valley Businesses

Green Businesses

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Protecting the environment for our neighbors and future generations – is one that everyone can embrace. We remind residents that protecting the environment is really a local activity. We encourage you to also seek out responsible disposal and recycling options for household chemical products, such as cleaners, fertilizers and pool chemicals. Click Here.

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WTOV9 Going Green Business Award Recipients

Arcelor Mittal Steel Named Going Green Business of the Month

Arcelor Mittal Steel efforts in the reduction of energy usage are what make the WTOV9's Going Green business of the month More Details

Valley Converting Recognized For Recycling Efforts

Belmont-Jefferson Regional Solid Waste Authority Goes Green

American Electric Power Recognized For Green Efforts

Green Ohio Valley Schools

Green Schools

Find out how local schools are going green. More Details

WTOV9 Going Green School Award Recipients

Buckeye Northwest Elementary School; WTOV9's Going Green School Of the Month

All year long, students and teachers at Northwest Elementary School have given their best effort in the Going Green program with WTOV9. More Details

INSIDE: Hear from teacher's about their efforts

John Gregg Elementary School Recognized

Woodsdale Elementary School Honored

North Elementary School Wins WTOV9's Green Award

Bellaire Elementary Goes Green

Holy Rosary Central School Honored For Green Efforts

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Going Green Schools-Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston-St. Michael

POSTED: 1:41 pm EST February 21, 2008

UPDATED: 2:16 pm EST February 21, 2008

WHEELING -- St. Michael School has been collecting aluminum cans for recycling for the past two years. The can collection is done by the seventh-grade to raise money for the eighth-grade graduation dance.

Students collect used printer cartridges and use the funds raised for technology at the school. The school also holds a neighborhood cleanup every Earth Day.

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Interactives

Which Hybrids Save Most Money?

See which cars can save drivers the most money, and which should be avoided. More Details
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Calculate Water Consumption

Learn how some simple steps can save a lot of water. More Details

Top 10 Hybrids For 2008

Cars.com ranked the top 10 hybrid cars and SUVs for 2008. More Details

All About Hybrid Cars

You've heard all about them, but do you really know how hybrids work? More Details

How Does Composting Work?

Get the dirt on composting, and find out if it's right for you. More Details

Seal Energy Leaks

Check out infrared photos of energy leaks in a typical home -- and then find out how you can save money on your energy bills. More Details

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Tell us what you're doing to help the environment and get green-savvy ideas from others across the Valley. More Details

Recycling Programs In Your Town

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County-Wide Resources

Find recycling resources in the county where you live. More Details

The Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority works in both counties to teach the public about recycling and to provide easy access to recycling facilities. Click Here.