Fireman’s Fund Offers Insurance for Green Manufacturers

Manufacturers who have sustainable practices in place are eligible for a comprehensive insurance coverage endorsement by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company of Novato, California.

Green Home Building Continues to Grow

Even in a down real estate market, the growth of green-built homes is evident.  The latest market research released by McGraw-Hill Construction reveals this year’s residential green building market to be worth $12 billion to $20 billion (6 percent to 10 percent of the market), with an expectation of it to double in five years.
40% [...]

Builders Win Awards for Saving Trees

Everyone wins when trees are saved during the construction of homes and buildings: wildlife can continue to enjoy established habitats, and occupants of those buildings benefit from cleaner air and water, as well as energy savings from shade trees, and of course from the beautiful surrounding scenery. Two builder-developers have recognized the importance [...]

Seeking Comfort in the Office Temperature Extremes

The reality of working in an office atmosphere is that dealing with uncomfortable temperature extremes is often a daily occurrence. The air conditioning works a little too well in the summer and the heat can be stifling in the winter. Now there is a simple solution to adjust the airflow, improve comfort, and [...]

Greening Outdoor Furniture

You may be searching for just the right patio set soon, so keep in mind the sustainable outdoor furniture that’s on the market today. Whether its sourced from recycled materials or from forests that are well-managed, there are several available options.

Suburbia Fueling Our Addiction to Oil

In a society where we must drive for miles to work,  school, shopping, and recreation, our dependence on oil and our creation of greenhouse gas emissions is a real problem.  Cities and mixed-use developments reduce their carbon footprint by providing everything one needs within walking or biking distance and via public transportation.  There’s room for improvement [...]

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