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First Zap Car On The Road In Central Kentucky Last Updated: 6:04 PM 10/03/08 There was much debate this summer over whether or not all electric vehicles would be allowed on Kentucky roads. (READ FULL STORY) New Gas-Sipping Car Not Available In U.S. Last Updated: 6:02 PM 09/11/08 Ford Motor in Europe has designed the Fiesta ECOnetic car that gets an astonishing 65 miles to the gallon, but it isn't sold here. (READ FULL STORY) Governor's Environmental Conference Coming Up. Last Updated: 8:21 AM 09/10/08 The 32nd Annual Governor's Conference on the Environment will be held Oct. 6-7, 2008, at the Lexington Convention Center. (READ FULL STORY) City Introduces The "Lily" Rain Barrel With Hopes To Improve Water Quality Last Updated: 6:17 PM 08/20/08 Two Lexington inventors have solved water runoff problems in urban settings by designing a rain barrel that is aesthetically-pleasing. (READ FULL STORY)

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Recycling Centers in Kentucky Kentucky Department of Waste Management How to establish a paper recycling program eWaste: Information on reuse and recycling Greener Choices: Electronics Reuse & Recycling Center