The world is our oyster. We’ve shucked it, eaten it, piled the shells as high as they’ll go and are about to start an avalanche. We simply have to make some changes in our consumption of the earth’s resources and …
From Guest Blogger Rebekkah Filmore: Living Green and Saving Green Read More »
Environmentally Sustainable solid wood flooring While looking at sustainable flooring, solid wood flooring is one option that immediately comes to mind. This may sound a little contradictory as wood is obviously derived from trees. However wood flooring can be a surprisingly …
From Guest Blogger Liam Pettinger: Sustainable Benefits of Solid Wood Flooring Read More »
I just got back from a walk up to the local coffee shop, where I thought I’d read the Sunday paper and try to get some inspiration for a blog post or two. Since I surround myself with breaking news …
Media Coverage Of Environmental Issues Waxes and Wanes Read More »
In the time of 400ppm, global warming or “climate change” skyrocketing, and when oil magnates are controlling vast swaths of the US, the environment has become a hot-button issue for many on both sides of the divide. When the Great …
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 …
From Guest Blogger Tyler Banfield: Schooling High School Students on Going Green Read More »
When groups, organizations, and businesses use social media to promote green initiatives, they’re spreading eco-friendliness to a massive audience. And, going green via social media is a great way for organizations to get people involved in environmentally conscious practices and …
From Guest Blogger Adam Groff: Which Groups Use Social Media Best to Promote Green? Read More »
I happened to tune into U.S.-based broadcast network CBS’s weekly “Sunday Morning” just now and noticed that it featured a look at the future of humankind, a subject in which I take a keen interest. Not too surprisingly, the piece …
Like It Or Not, Our Energy Policy Actually Affects Our Prospects for Survival Read More »
Many U.S. resorts are choosing to go green. By making their resorts environmentally friendly, they can save money, as well as the planet. Whether a resort is located in the middle of a desert or on the top of a …
From Guest Blogger Amy Morin: Are Resorts Going Green? Read More »
Like many countries, Canada has been busy making the environment a better place. Their green movement focuses on finding sustainable agriculture options, families going green by saving on water and energy, switching to solar energy, and more environmental-related jobs. There …
From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Going Green in Canada Read More »
According to the EPA’s Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling, and Disposal report for 2011 (the most recent year available), more than 9,800 curbside recycling programs exist nationwide, and more than 3,000 community composting programs are in place. Cities across the …
From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Time for a Recycling Program in the Neighborhood? Read More »
