Tag: green

Going green is more than installing compact fluorescent light bulbs. Solar and wind power additions to the home are great. Still, you can do more. Thanks to the innovative ideas from some plant nurseries, it is easier than ever to …

From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Turning Outdoor Nurseries on to Being Greener Read More »

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Teaching kids about going green can help them develop good habits for the rest of their lives. While many schools teach eco-friendly concepts to varying degrees, much of the work falls on parents and organizations to provide this education. Talk …

From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Learning About the Green Movement at an Early Age Read More »

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The world doesn’t have an infinite amount of space or resources, which is why everyone needs to start conserving and making more eco-friendly choices now. Learn how to do your part by implementing these five habits of an energy efficient …

From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: Going Green — Five Habits of an Energy Efficient Person Read More »

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When winter comes around, most households and offices need to use more energy to stay warm. Increased use of energy does not only raise utility bills; it can also have a negative impact on the environment. The production of energy …

From Guest Blogger John McMalcolm: Go Green When Heating Up for Winter Read More »

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It’s never too early to start teaching environmental awareness, and while preschools and nursery schools are teaching it, they can go green at the same time. Parents invest far beyond the tuition costs by sending their children to preschool and …

From Guest Blogger Heather Legg: Nursery Schools Can Become More Green Read More »

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White isn’t the only color for brides these days. More and more weddings are pulling off a green theme along with their color scheme and paying attention to the environment as well as pulling off a smash wedding. It’s not …

From Guest Blogger Heather Legg: Making Your Wedding a Green Event Read More »

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Going green is a global movement as climate change, loss of natural resources, and other biodiversity issues are impacting the entire planet. Spain has had a bright future in renewable energy, in fact President Obama pointed to the efforts of …

From Guest Blogger Tina Samuels: Going Green in Spain Read More »

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Getting a message across in six seconds might sound a little like writing a haiku. In fact, Twitter’s “Vine” app, launched in January 2013, encourages users to do just that. Vine users record six second videos on their iPhone, and …

From Guest Blogger Tristan Anwyn: How Can I Use Vine to Promote Green Energy? Read More »

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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 »

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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. 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 »

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