This is what trash looks like in a typical receptacle but here at Syracuse University, Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Lloyd says there is a new alternative that is more sustainable. Terry Ettinger has more.

Once the holidays are over, many of us drag our live tree out of the house and put it at the curb. A municipality will haul it off, grind it up and then allow the residents to take the resulting mulch and use in their landscape. Terry Ettinger has more.

We've all seen the heavy damage that can be done when violent winds or ice and snowstorms whip through our neighborhoods. Trees topple on cars, homes, and take out power lines. Homeowners can prevent some of the damage by spotting dangerous trees and removing them before a storm hits. Terry Ettinger has more.

The holiday season is upon us, which usually translates into a lot of shopping and gift giving, and that can become a bad thing. Terry Ettinger has more.

This is a balsam fir, one of the many different evergreens that can be used as a Christmas tree for the holiday season. A lot of people, though, really question the sustainability of cutting down a living tree to enjoy it for such a short period of time. Terry Ettinger has more.

Wood burning technology has advanced to such a point that you can heat your home with roughly six to eight cords of wood over the winter months. Now if you choose to go off the grid like that, how much land would you need to own in order to produce that much wood? Terry Ettinger has more!

When we talk about alternative energy sources, the conversation usually revolves around wind or solar power but a good case can be made to include wood in that circle. It's a renewable energy resource that's readily available in New York. Terry Ettinger has more.

It looks the future could be a return to our past when it comes to heating our homes. A hundred years most people heated their homes with wood and a lot of people are making the move back to wood with systems that are more efficient and a lot less polluting. Terry Ettinger has more.

Heating your home with firewood is becoming more and more popular. If you're just getting into it or thinking about it, one of the keys to success is to know a little about wood.

Terry Ettinger has more on how to avoid installing invasive plants in your landscape.

Thriving populations of seaside goldenrod have been found in Central New York, a plant that was previously thought to have vanished from upstate New York. Terry Ettinger has more.

Nationwide, about 20 to 25 percent of our electrical use is for lighting so our homes are a good place to conserve energy and save money. Homebuilders have gotten the message from buyers and are doing a lot to build in efficient lighting systems, like motion sensors to turn lights off. Terry Ettinger has more.

Today we're all concerned about water quality and water conservation. Now, more homes are being built with that in mind. Terry Ettinger has more.

Energy efficiency in new home construction is way beyond windows, doors, and insulation. Today it's all about controlling airflow in your indoor environment. Terry Ettinger has more.

More and more colleges and universities are working to reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint. Many are being spurred on by their students, like at St. Lawrence University in Northern New York. Terry Ettinger has more.

You may soon notice a change of clientele at your birdfeeder because of climate change. Terry Ettinger has more.

Safe drinking water is a high priority and for most of us, our water comes through a filtration system but the City of Syracuse taps Skaneateles Lake and it's so pure no filtration system is needed. Terry Ettinger has more.

In this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger tells us about bioretention basins.

Researchers are doing a lot of work on Lake Ontario and one group of middle and high school science teachers had a special opportunity to get involved as part of a summer cruise aboard the Lake Guardian. Terry Ettinger has more.

Felxi-Pave is a mix of stone and recycled tires that is being used as a green alternative to roadways. Terry Ettinger has more.

Terry Ettinger has more on how to keep your how energy efficient with a green roof.

How many times have you heard, wipe your feet before you come in the house? Well it turns out that is not only good advice to keep your house clean, it turns out to be good for your health. Terry Ettinger has more.

You know, when we go to the grocery store we all face the decision, do we use plastic bags or do we use paper bags to be more environmentally friendly? As it turns out, neither is a good choice. Terry Ettinger has more.

We all know we need alternatives to petroleum for the fuels we use. Terry Ettinger tells us about using wood chips for energy.

We drive along our streets and highways without giving much thought to the pavement beneath, but the traditional method for making asphalt is not very eco-friendly. Now, there is a way to make blacktop green. Terry Ettinger has more.

Researchers at SUNY ESF have found a way to grow elm and chestnut trees in test tubes. Terry Ettinger has more.

Terry Ettinger tells us how ecological engineering is helping to keep groundwater clean.