
It comes as no big surprise that the upcoming inauguration celebrations for President-elect Barack Obama will be the
greenest ever. What steps ate being taken to green this national event?
- The EPA will be advising party planners on how to make things go green.
- Two of the inaugural balls will be carbon neutral.
- Official events will feature organic food.
- There will be valet parking for those on bicycles.
- Public restrooms will nix the paper towels in favor of air-dryers.
- Some catered events will use biodegradable plates and utensils.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad this is all happening. It just seems like a natural progression of the times instead of big news to remind us all how green Obama will be. I'm guessing there have been other green inaugurations. How much of a carbon footprint could George Washington have had, really?