From Guest Blogger Garret Stembridge: Seals of Approval — DIY Fixes for Leaky Windows and Doors
When it’s snowing outside and one look at your front door shows you that it’s snowing inside, there’s no question: You have a drafty door! But what about in the snow-free months where drafts and leaks aren’t quite so obvious?
The truth is that just because you can’t see blatant evidence of a leak it doesn’t mean the leak is non-existent. And when you have insufficient seals surrounding your doors and windows, those little leaks can add up to huge drains on your energy usage, your heating and air output and your wallet. (more…)
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau, employment of environmental scientists is projected to increase by 19 percent through 2020. A World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Report also found that by 2015, at least 60 percent of the work done by engineers and architects will have to do with an environmental issue.
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When groups, organizations, and businesses use social media to promote green initiatives, they’re spreading eco-friendliness to a massive audience.
A changing body shape may be cause for celebration or concern, but either way your current wardrobe needn’t be the source of frustration. If you’ve discovered you no longer fit into your favourite frocks or much-loved jeans, think about doing your bit for the environment and recycling them for further use! If you’re new to recycling your clothes, here’s a look at how to go about it:
Emitting no greenhouse gases, producing free energy (after the initial installation and maintenance costs), and providing a major portion of the jobs available in the green energy sector, solar technology has much to recommend it.
It was a banner week for the work of our much-appreciated interns and guest bloggers. The former set up and co-conducted two incredible interviews re: corporate sustainability – one with Dow Chemical and the other with General Motors. And the latter gave us an incredible bounty of pieces on sustainable living.
Fuel prices have been on the rise over the past decade. In the UK, drivers can expect to pay 60p more than ten years ago, while US drivers have seen a price surge of 47 cents in the past year alone. Although prices have been known to ebb and flow, this general upward trend seems as if it’s here to stay. The high cost of fuel can take a bite out of any holiday budget. Even a slight uptick in gas prices can add several hundred dollars to a round trip journey of 500 miles. As a result, the green alternative of hybrid or electric vehicles starts to look more appealing to consumers. 
