About Brandon Fuller
Brandon Fuller works at the intersection of environmental policy and communications. Currently, he publishes a blog on environmental issues and green living that has been featured in the Washington Post Express, Washingtonian.com, GreenPlanet.com and more. He is also a member of the advisory committee for CarbonFreeDC, a grassroots initiative dedicated to mobilizing DC-area residents to dramatically reduce local carbon emissions. He recently earned a law degree in environmental law and policy and has served as both a Law Clerk and Legislative Assistant for the State of Florida.
- by Brandon Fuller on Thursday, September 17, 2009
Just when you thought the only exciting thing happening in Rockville was the new kosher Subway that opened up this summer, someone figures out how to turn Rockville’s plastic bottles into high-quality, synthetic oil.
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- by Brandon Fuller on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
You might have heard the rumors about Michelle Obama’s new farmers’ market coming to downtown DC. It’s exciting to think about eating some hope-filled lettuce and change-fortified beets, but you can bet the crowds clamoring for the First Lady’s organic crops will be huge. If you’re not interested in fighting someone off for vegetables, take the metro down to Navy Yard to check out their new farmers’ market.
In case …
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- by Brandon Fuller on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
It may sound totally absurd to purchase “environmentally friendly” products for your pets, but when you consider that there are 75 million owned dogs and 88 million owned cats in the United States, you begin to realize the tremendous impact our furry friends can make on the planet. By slightly altering the way we feed and care for our pets, we can help reduce their environmental paw print.
This is where Green …
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- by Brandon Fuller on Thursday, September 3, 2009
Is Maryland’s hybrid truck initiative benefiting an anti-environment company?
The Maryland Energy Administration received a $5,924,190 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the “Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative.” This initiative provides financial and technical assistance to corporate truck fleets so they can transition to hybrid-electric trucks.
The goal of the initiative is to bring 150 hyrbid trucks onto Maryland’s highways, displacing an estimated 461,400 gallons of petroleum each year. The companies receiving the funds include ARAMARK, UPS, Sysco, Effeciency Enterprises and Nestle Water Company.
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- by Brandon Fuller on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Washington is inundated with conventions and meetings throughout the year. Sometimes it seems like every business, organization and issue stops in our city to release throngs of wandering visitors equipped with name tags and lanyards.
With all these conventions comes the inevitable convention eco-impact. Mountains of signs, displays, and pamphlets are needed to update convention-goers on the latest gizmo that will revolutionize their industry.
This is an environmental nightmare. Is there any way …
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