The 2010 Winter Olympics, now underway in Vancouver, may be the greenest Olympics ever, and not just because the lack of snow has revealed patches of green grass. The 2010 Games are clearly eco-conscious, from the use of clean-energy sources, the construction of LEED-certified buildings for the Athlete’s village, and a living roof of 400,000 native plants atop the Convention Center. Even the most prized gold, silver, and bronze medals have gone green; they were made from recycled electronics. Read the full article to learn more about why the 2010 Winter Olympics may be considered the greenest Olympics in history! [Read this article]
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