Going Green Facts
Here's some simple going green facts that do not have to cost a lot of money. You can do things that are easy and will save money and help the environment at the same time. Looking at it this way, it is a win-win situation for everyone and everything involved. Energy Savers For starters, you can adjust our heating and cooling thermostat. In the winter setting the heat two degrees lower than normal is recommended. In the summer months set the cooling system up a few degrees. By doing this … [Read More...]
Green Apartment Living
You don't have to own your own home to get in on the green living movement. Green apartment living can range from actually renting an apartment in a green building to just making sure you are practicing eco friendly things like recycling, using eco friendly furniture and so on. Remember, every little thing helps when it comes to going green so you can lower your carbon footprint no matter … [Read More...]
The Varying Degrees Of Eco Friendly Homes
These days, most everyone wants to do their part to lighten the load on the planet and that’s why the topic of eco-friendly homes is popular. The thing is that this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to build your house partially underground or invest in a lot of expensive building practices or even buy a new house at all. Even if your house wasn’t built to be eco-friendly is … [Read More...]
What Is Sustainability?
I'm often asked the question "What is sustainability?" and I think the answer is perhaps not an easy one. In short it means not taking too much from the planet, in other words, to be able to sustain the current condition of the planet. So that means that you wouldn't be stripping forests for their trees or pumping too much oil out of the earth or even putting too much toxins in to the … [Read More...]
Green Architecture
Green architecture is becoming more and more mainstream as more people take an interest in having an active role in preserving our planet. Indeed, building green homes and furniture is probably one of the most interesting and rewarding jobs today. But what is green architecture, really? Green Architect – Making the World a Better Place to Dwell - We always hear the term sustainable … [Read More...]
What’s So Cool About Eco Friendly Schools?
Learning how to "go green" should be part of any teaching curriculum which is why I hope that eco friendly schools will become a big part of the future. In fact, the number of them are growing exponentially and have been for the past 10 years. Not only do most of these schools incorporate green living into their teachings but the thing that makes them cool is that the buildings themselves … [Read More...]
How To Be Eco Friendly
In light of increased awareness and mounting concerns regarding the environment, many people are taking drastic measures to reduce potentially negative impacts on the planet and trying to learn how to be eco friendly. Subscribing to the notion of thinking globally and acting locally, consumers are striving to be more eco friendly in their daily activities in the hopes of reducing pollution and … [Read More...]
Are Businesses Going Green?
Going green is on the minds of lots of people these days and most of us are trying to put eco friendly practices into place in our homes, but are businesses going green too? It stands to reason that businesses have a big impact on the environment what with the paper and electricity they use but that's not the only reason it's important. You see if businesses go green then that has influence … [Read More...]
Building Green Homes
When it comes to building green homes there are many companies that will accommodate you. Of course, there are different levels of green building so you'll want to make sure you know exactly what you want and are on the same page with your builder. If you are considering a green home, the first thing you will probably want is to get a hold of some green home plans. One of the best places to … [Read More...]
Quotes About Going Green
Here's some quotes about going green that I found in my travels - definitely food for thought! "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed." -Mahatma Gandhi "When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." -Benjamin Franklin I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun's energy.... If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have … [Read More...]
