It is time to start pulling out the sweaters from storage and I am hoping that I stored mine carefully enough that those little buggers didn’t get in there and chew a few threads in my favorite cashmere cardigan. Which brings up a personal eco-rant of mine, dry cleaning chemicals. Now there are some things [...]
What are Eco Friendly Roofs: In the last few years, people have become much more environmentally conscious. Because of this, many people are doing what they can to make their homes more eco-friendly. A number of people are opting for eco-friendly products to help the environment, but many are not aware that the roofs of [...]
Energy companies in Sweden and Norway work in collaboration with three cities, Sundsvall, Östersund and Trondheim (SÖT), to create a Green Highway along a 450 k, thousand-year-old trading and pilgrimage route that crosses Scandinavia, connecting the Atlantic with the Baltic coast a region with huge renewable energy, such as biomass and electricity from wind and hydro- power. The Green Highway is [...]
As we approach the best season of the year – beautiful autumn, hooray! – there’s still plenty of time to save energy in our landscapes. Care to take a guess about how much gasoline we use every year in mowing the great American lawn? If you’re thinking hundreds of thousands of gallons, you’re almost right. [...]
Here in the last precious month of summer, there’s still a lot we can do in our gardens and grounds to help our houses stay cool… and save energy! We all understand the energy-saving value of a good shade tree, right? (for a reminder, see my post “Gotta Love a Shade Tree). But beyond keeping [...]
I received this letter from a friend and wanted to pass it along, our future generations are being tainted by big companies. Not only with-in the advertizing world, but now it is reaching the classroom. Let us remember “How to be Green” and share with our future generations! Please read: We know plastic bags are [...]
There has been a lot of recent buzz following veganism lately. Movies like “Forks Over Knives” and Hollywood celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia Silverstone have made the veggie lifestyle more mainstream than ever. And with 49 of the 50 states reporting obesity rates over 20%, there has never been a better time for [...]
I have updated this post with a new video showing this revolutionary process of recycling and reusing Two Liter bottles to light homes in low income areas of the world. Check out the new video, The Light of Life! And see the original video to see where this idea came from! What can [...]
Rain-Sipping Landscapes Here’s a cool way to save energy in your gardens and grounds: water wisely. What? Doesn’t this just save water? Well, yes and no. Of course being careful with water is a good idea in and of itself. In the arid and drought-prone regions of the country, landscaping specifically to use little or [...]
Green Home This will be the first of many posts on Going Green for the home. I will be covering all aspects of home remodeling, new construction, and just upgrading systems in the home. In this post let’s discuss Hot Water options. An area of the home where we use a lot of energy, weather [...]
Baby it’s hot outside! With temperatures skyrocketing across the country chances are the patchouli only option of deodorant isn’t working – you’re going to have to trust me on this one you little stinker. Barring the use of one of the scary aluminum filled, talc and paraben laden deodorants here are some more natural choices [...]
Everybody knows that sitting in the shade feels good on a hot day. But do you realize how much energy you can save by shading your house? And, more important: can you imagine how to actually do it? The EPA estimates that shade can lower the temperature of a house’s roof and walls by 45%, [...]
Paper or Plastic? That question may someday be a thing of the past! Single-use plastic bags, a staple of American life, have got to go, according to the United Nations’ environmental Chief. Although recycling bags is on the rise in the United States, an estimated 90 billion thin bags a year, most used to handle [...]
Two of my biggest concerns in products that we use to look lovely and be stylish are no secret to my friends, one – sunscreen, check out last weeks post if you missed it, and the other finger nail polish, the remover and any type of acrylic nails. Nail products can be laden [...]
If you have ever lived in an area that gets regular snowfall than this story could interest you. Also if you are thinking into the future, your electric car could be free to drive! Glass Solar Roads, that’s right, Glass! Scott Brusaw, a 53-year-old electrical engineer from Sagle, Idaho, has come up with a novel [...]
What is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting and storing rain for future use.People have harvested rainwater in rain water barrels for hundreds to thousands of years to help water their crops and gardens. In the past few years, we have seen the comeback of rain water harvesting. Simply to say, rain [...]
GGATV is proud to introduce our new Go Green Landscape expert, Sue Reed. Sue is a registered landscape architect who has helped hundreds of homeowners create comfortable, beautiful, energy-efficient landscapes. She has worked in the landscape design field for nearly 25 years, operating her own practice since 1991. Sue is also a writer and lecturer/workshop [...]
We recycle for a number of reasons. We recycle so raw materials are conserved, when we use recycled materials it involves a smaller amount labor used, less pollution, also it also saves energy and money. When we recycle it also saves the environment by keeping non-biodegradable products out of landfills. For some, recycling can even [...]
Stop for just a minute – take a look around your desk at work or in the fridge at home. How many bottles of water do you have? What will happen to the bottles when you drink them? Will you recycle or will they become fodder for junk removal? Is the bottled water any “better [...]
Watch and listen – Leonardo DiCaprio has an important message for all of us! For over ten years, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has supported social causes and films on environmental issues. The actor and environmentalist has a particular fondness — and concern — for the ocean as well as the global need for clean drinking [...]
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Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed
Hybrid vessels lead the way, but U.S. tax incentives are needed Guest Post Reprinted by permission from Professional Mariner Magazine Originally Printed Aug 22, 2012 01:38 PM by Capt. Kelly Sweeney In 2009, even before the general public had a chance to ride the vessel, I was lucky enough to take a trip on the [...]
Green Chemistry: California Leads the Nation
Amber Keenoy, Senior Consultant – Antea Group, LEED AP BD+C The state of California is set to launch a new green chemistry initiative. The driving forces behind the impending legislation are public health (children’s biology), marine biology, ocean litter, and skyrocketing costs of toxic waste sites. Children are especially susceptible to exposure from toxic chemicals. [...]
Understanding the Value of Water – Guest Post from Nick Martin
Guest Post by Nick Martin, Associate, Antea Group and as originally published in the NAEM e-news – http://naem.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Docs/enews-2012-03-antea-spo.pdf Understanding the Value of Water Generally speaking, water is undervalued. On average, my family pays $28/month for water. I pay twice that much for a landline phone I rarely use and three times that much for cable [...]
Why Are Kids Today So Sick? Food For Thought!
So I was reading a Parenting Magazine recently (which I don’t normally do as the hypocrisy ….for things like “how to have healthy kids” articles next to articles about how to make sugary snacks for your kids…but that is for another blog) and came across an article that really struck a cord with me. It [...]
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes
5 Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Baby Clothes – Guest post by David Copley Upcycle Your Baby Clothes and make them live on. In a realistic sense, recycling is only just beginning to catch on with the masses as something that they not only should be doing but could be doing with relative ease. [...]
Do You Really Need Organic Clothes For Baby?
In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
Building Green? Join The Go Green Guy at AltBuild Expo 2013
10th Annual AltBuild Conference & Expo, May 10-11 Offers Cutting Edge Discussions by Industry Thought Leaders on the Future of the Los Angeles Region and Related Building Issues to Pros and Public FREE Expo Also Offers Popular ‘Ask an Expert’, Compost and Vegetable Garden Workshops, Wildlife Backyard Certification On May 10-11, 2013, the [...]
LED Light Bulbs from Cree, I love this new one!
The new LED light Bulbs from Cree! As I sit here at my computer thinking about all that we can do for the environment and how much momentum we are getting from people around the world… I can really see people finally getting an idea of the big picture and the small steps to get [...]
Eco Artists love Bristle magic and so do I
Eco Artists, If you ever paint, have painted, plan to paint… you get the picture, you have to try this amazing brush cleaner. Not only does it work it is environmentally responsible and safe! And Eco Artists love it! Bristle Magic is: * Non-toxic * Biodegradable * Sustainable * Non-flammable * No-fumes * [...]
Saving Profits from Metal Recycling
One of the most important things to metal recycling scrappers is making money. The more knowledge and resources you have for scrapping, the more money you can make. Knowing when to strip copper wire loads or how to take apart computers are all useful steps to making more money. What happens after you make the extra money? After scrappers [...]
A Family That Scraps Together, Stays Together
Scrapping copper, aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals can be very rewarding to your wallet if you do it the right way. While your scrapping can be rewarding with money, it can also be rewarding with your family and children especially. Teaching the rights and wrongs of the industry and how to make money recycling [...]
Understanding the Two Types of Metal When Scrap Metal Recycling
Understanding the Two Types of Metal that are Regularly Recycled: Guest post by Kylie Elcano Year in and year out, millions of tons of metal are recycled in the United States alone, helping scrap metal recycling generate billions of dollars in profit for scrappers. Some of the recycled metals are exported to other countries to meet [...]
Green Technology Trends in 2013
Green Technology Trends in 2013 a guest post by Lindsey Mcmahon Green technology has come a long way. As little as 20 years ago, few people gave thought to the long-term effects of their lifestyles. Today, more people and companies than ever are jumping on the green trends to help make our world a better [...]
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel
The Greener Way to Get Around: Eco-Friendly Travel a guest post by Sam Marquit Being a commercial contractor gives me some insights into certain aspects of businesses in the eco-friendly travel industry. There’s a greater trend recently towards green materials and eco-friendly building, mostly to become LEED certified. However, that’s not where hotels and tourism [...]
Grow Up Green – Start with the children
Helping Kids Grow Up Green a guest post by Allison Foster It was a different place entirely when I grew up back in the late fifties and early sixties. I know older people often say this but it was. It was a different kind of world. We did not have a lot of plastic [...]
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