Is the Grass Greener When It’s Not Real?

I first learned of this innovative product while watching ‘Living With Ed’ on the Planet Green network. Ed and Rochelle improved their backyard with an artificial grass product that requires no mowing (and no related emissions), no watering, no weeding, and no fertilizing. This product is ideal for areas where water is scarce [...]

Tired of Mowing the Lawn? How about a Robotic, Solar-Powered Mower to do the Job?

We’ve all heard of the Roomba that propels itself around the house vacuuming dirty floors. Built on that same kind of robotic concept is the Automower Solar Hybrid by Swedish company Husqvarna. It’s making its debut in the U.S. at this weekend’s Green Industry & Equipment Expo in Kentucky.

Solar Pod House Steps Out!

Now this is using the imagination!  A solar and wind powered house that sits on 6 movable hydraulic legs was built by art collective N55 in Copenhagen, Denmark, who worked in conjunction with engineers at MIT in Massachusetts.  It was designed to escape flooding and cost only £30,000 to build.
The walking pod [...]

Cleaner-burning Fireplace Logs

Cozying up to a roaring fireplace is one of only a few winter pleasures (at least in my opinion), but does it have a negative impact on the environment and the air we breathe? Of course chopping down trees or burning non-renewable natural gas isn’t exactly eco-friendly, but there are some other options available [...]

Green Business Conference Will Show the Way to Success

If your business is looking to green its operations, the Green Business Conference presented next month by Co-op America’s Green Business Network can help. The conference will feature workshops on: ‘responsible sourcing, reducing your company’s carbon footprint, creative financing, effective marketing, and growing green businesses in a challenging economic environment.’

Green Roof Tops NYC School: Come See!

The Calhoun School located in New York’s Upper West Side received the city’s first green school roof and will open its Green Roof Learning Center to the public for tours this Thursday, October 23.  Not only does the roof supply a valuable green landscape atop the building, but it helps out with city stormwater management [...]

Boston Get Ready for Greenbuild 2008

The most significant event in the realm of green building is coming to town next month. Greenbuild, an international conference and expo, will be brought to building and design professionals by the U.S. Green Building Council. The annual event, themed this year as ‘Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability’, is expected [...]

Net Zero Energy House Produces its Own Power

In scenic East Montpeilier, Vermont, a 2,500 square foot home stands as a solid example of sustainable construction. From its geothermal heating system and comfy radiant floor heating, to its foam-based insulation and triple-glazed windows, this home and its owners are energy efficient.
The homeowners take advantage of a “net metering” policy which allows them [...]

Save Energy With Every Flip of the Switch

If you’ve come to the realization that your old or broken light fixture(s) need replacing, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the many options available today that will save money on your electric bill. Not only will you save there, but you’ll also do your part to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing your [...]

Truckee, California Green Building Tour

The Sierra Green Building Association is hosting a tour of 4 homes and 2 commercial buildings that have incorporated green building technologies. Attendees will see examples of passive solar design, ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) construction, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction, photovoltaics, and solar hot water technology. Gain insight into green [...]

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