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 [...]
With Earth Day quickly approaching I would like to share with you a series of books that are great for the little ones! Meet Pee Wee and learn about composting in Pee Wee and the Magical Compost Heap , amazing illustrated adventure books to help teach composting Fun & Factual, by author Larraine Roulston Last [...]
Why should we go organic? Let me start off by saying life is a learning experience and I am learning something new everyday. Hopefully by sharing what I learn, I can contribute to the Health of all who will listen as well as the health of the environment that supports us all. I also believe [...]
Living Walls: More than Just Elegance: a guest post by Paul Taylor A living wall isn’t a new concept. It’s when you take the building blocks for plant life and essentially create a wall from them. This turns your wall into a living, breathing construct that serves a great many purposes that some may [...]
Can You Really Live Off the Grid? A Guest Post by: Brooke Haughton Living sustainably in an environment that has green trees all over while breathing in fresh air really feels relaxing and alluring. If your environment is green, you most likely will have the urge to go for a morning jogging or do yoga [...]
What is Upcycling? According to our friends at Upcycled Around Town: Upcycling is not being frugal or cheap. Yes – if you’re smart, you’ll probably save money or even make money by upcycling. Upcycling / creative reuse has been practiced throughout history. But, in an increasingly disposable society, we’re now moving to a use [...]
Is Residential Solar right for you? This is such a great question. There is a stigma when it comes to Solar Power for the Home that it is pricey, too expensive to get started, not enough return,etc… What is the truth? I am in the process of discussing this subject with some Solar Companies and [...]
4 Methods of Proper Waste Management, Guest Post from Brenda Lyttle It is important how you carry out waste disposal. In today’s world where population is on the rise and so is rapid industrialization, creation of waste material is a common phenomenon. These wastes are harmful to the environment and how you [...]
Your Right To Green Water , a Guest post by Stephanie Monty As the green revolution presses on and the demand for healthy, organic food rises to a fever pitch, a greater issue pollutes the discussion tables of the world’s eco-conscious citizens. One question keeps circling in the minds of the earth- and health-conscious denizens of [...]
Go Green and Get Informed with these Free Documentaries: guest post by Dwayne Thomas Making a great documentary isn’t easy. You have to walk the fine line between being both entertaining and informative. Fortunately, there are so many great filmmakers making inspiring and beautiful documentaries today. I have quite the DVD collection of documentaries at [...]
5 tools to help you do your part for Mother Earth Practicing sustainability implies a lot of good deeds—such as recycling your waste, buying and practicing fuel efficiency, opting for local foods, buying sustainable, non-toxic products, and practicing environmentally friendly forms of living. As a consciously-aware citizen, I try my best to do my part. [...]
We have talked about LED lighting and I am sure that you have read much about it’s benefits. Longer lasting, give off little heat, better light, energy efficient, good for the environment…. The folks at Ikea who were eco-friendly even before it became trendy, have set out to change the way Americans light their [...]
Alicia Silverstone may be famous for Clueless, but this lady definitely has a Clue! I recently discovered “The Kind Life” a website dedicated to creating and living Happier, Healthier and more Meaningful lives. What is most exciting about this great website is that it is run by non other than Alicia Silverstone. Alicia shares much [...]
Looking for an eco-friendly, nontoxic, nonpolluting and hypoallergenic soap option? Naturoli has what you are looking for! It grows on trees! They are called soap nuts. Soap Nuts are a safe effective alternative to laundry detergent. The fact is they are not really nuts at all, they are berries. The Latin name for what we [...]
Hey everyone, I am looking for some help to make a new project happen that will have a huge impact on the environment. We all talk the talk when it comes to recycling but is it really getting through to people. We need to make it easier to get more people involved. That is [...]
Really why do we place so much attention on water conservation? Water makes up 70% of the earths surface right? Absolutely! but unfortunately about 96.5% of that 70% is salt water making up our oceans. The actual water that supplies all life on earth is the remaining 3.5% or maybe even less. The Environmental [...]
Winter is fast approaching and with the cold, dry air coming your lips are going to need a little extra moisture. Here is a recipe for lip balm that will keep your pout smoochable and crack free all winter long. And the fun part – you can mix it up in your kitchen then tailor [...]
Oops I did it again! Spaghetti, red wine, ink – you name it I’ve spilled it, dropped it or otherwise drenched myself in it. Messy is my middle name. So becoming a semi-expert in cleaning up stains was on the must do list. Here are my top 10 favorite natural stain removers and cleaning secrets [...]
Organic vs Natural a Guest post by Jenny Williams What makes organic different from natural products? Which one is better to use? Are natural products 100% harmless? These are commonly asked questions by the customers which tend to impact their shopping nowadays. If you are a little confused while navigating several market products for organic [...]
Separate those recylables. Something has been eating at me lately. Every time that I go to a sporting event, a school function or an event at work, I am disappointed to see how many water bottles and soda cans end up in the trash can. I will walk around moving them into the recycle bin [...]
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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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