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Subaru of Indiana Automotive named as part of the Sustainia100



Congratulations to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, for being included in the Sustainia 100, due to its zero landfill manufacturing, and contributions to a greener planet.

Gathered from 56 countries spread over six continents, Sustainia100 is a complete guide to innovative and scalable solutions instrumental in creating sustainable societies. Building on ready and available solutions only, Sustainia100 is as a tangible tool for sustainability professionals - from politicians to CEOs -­ dedicated to create desirable  and sustainable societies...
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Help Subaru build 'A Guide to Everything'




A Guide to the Road Less Traveled
by the People Who Travel It!


As a Subaru owner, you've probably found more than a few interesting places off the beaten path. It could be a great out-of-the-way restaurant, a remote scenic overlook, or a unique find right in town. Whatever it is, now you have the opportunity to share your discovery ...

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Subaru of Indiana 1st U.S. Auto Plant to meet ISO 50001 Energy Standard


Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. in Lafayette was recognized for its heightened commitment to energy conservation that could help the car manufacturing plant save costs and reduce emissions.

SIA is the first U.S. car manufacturing plant to become certified in energy management, which means it complies with the International Organization for Standardization's global standards - meant to increase a company's energy efficiency...

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Pet-Safe Gardening

Pet-Safe Gardening

Warm weather, sunshine, fresh air and longer days. It's time to go outside and work on all those projects we thought up over the winter! The backyard can be a great place to relax and play, but it can also be dangerous for our pets. Pet owners need to take a few extra steps to make their outdoor…
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Creating Tick Safe Zones

Ah… Spring! As much as we hate to think about it, one of the things that come with our warmer weather is the increased likelihood of sharing our outdoor activities with ticks. Fortunately there are several tactics you can use to prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of tick-borne disease...
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Sunday Driving: National Park Week

National Park Week

Photo of a young woman with a big red backpack -- Picture yourself in park! National Park Week, April 21-29, 2012. Photo: Maridav/Bigstock.com


Looking for something fun, free, and fantastic to do with family and friends? 
Head out to America's national parks where millions of stars light up the dark 
night sky, deer and antelope (and a few other critters!) play on the wide open 
range, and history is an unbelievable experience, not an exam.

And the best news? During National Park Week, April 21-29, ALL 397 of your 
national parks offer free admission...

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Sunday Driving: Greening our Rooftops

From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to City Hall in Chicago


Photo: Edmund C. Snodgrass

Green roofs go a long way toward helping to create a more sustainable world. While it may seem an unusual building technique, green roofs go back as far as 600 B.C. to the hanging gardens of Babylon in Iraq, built by King Nebuchadnezzar for his wife, Queen Amyitis, who longed for the tropical gardens of her Persian homeland...

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