"Going Green" seems to be the hot phrase these days. We think it’s a good message. All year long we’re going to bring you stories about the simple things we can all do to make a difference.

• Vegawatt gives restaurants an easier way to use their oil waste as biofuel
• Despite global ban, Japan, Iceland and Norway still hunting whales
• New California law will improve mercury thermostat recycling
• Bats threatened by “White-Nose Syndrome”
• Timberland’s ‘Earthkeepers’ boot disassembles for recycling
• Greenpeace scores groceries for seafood sustainability
• New Belgium Brewing Co. - promoting low-carbon beer and biking
• City households emit fewer greenhouse gases, study reports
• Liquid silicone: An eco-friendly dry cleaning solution
• SustainableBusiness.com lists top sustainable stocks