The Green Barbecue

With Memorial Day fast approaching, we are getting ready to enjoy summer picnics and barbecues.  As we commemorate those fallen soldiers on this special holiday, thoughts of how to make the world a better place come to mind.  Are there any ways to enjoy outdoor activities while minimizing our impact on the environment?  There’s actually [...]

Sundance Channel’s New ECO TRIP Series Debut

The Sundance Channel known for it’s innovative and interesting programming recently premiered a new series that explores the origins and environmental impact of common everyday products.  The program reveals environmental, social and health effects of these products and provides its audience with simple solutions to living more sustainably.

Celebrate World Fair Trade Day May 9

Fair Trade certification ensures that:  small scale farmers and artisans are paid a fair price for their products; human rights and child labor laws are strictly enforced; and environmental sustainability is a priority.  Special events have been planned around the world to celebrate this sustainable marketplace where you can participate in The World’s Largest Fair [...]

Bucks County Audubon Society’s Green Seminars

The Bucks County Audubon Society (BCAS), located in the idyllic countryside of New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization founded as a chapter of the National Audubon Society in 1969. Since its inception, BCAS has been dedicated to conserving wildlife, promoting awareness of environmental problems, watching birds, educating the community about the interdependence of humans [...]

HGTV’s Green Home 2009 Sweepstakes

Tune into a special episode on HGTV tonight to view the eco-chic 2009 Green Home in Port St. Lucie, Florida.  The latest and greatest in green building technologies and materials were used to build this custom, fully-furnished home.  The 2400+ square foot Spanish contemporary will go to one lucky winner this summer.

Alternative Building Expo and Green Building Tour head for Santa Monica

The 6th annual AltBuild Expo and Green Building Tour, both free events, will be presented by the City of Santa Monica, California, next month.  On May 2nd, the self-guided tour will highlight local green residences and commercial structures.  The Expo, where the latest and greatest in green building products and services will be on display, [...]

Sustainable Design Competition Heats up in Dallas

The City of Dallas and Urban Re:Vision, in partnership with Central Dallas CDC and BC Workshop, are seeking a winning sustainable design that will transform a 2 1/2 acre city block in Dallas, Texas.  The Re:Vision DALLAS competition is calling all students, architects, engineers, city planners, designers, and visionaries to create an eco-friendly concept that [...]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Going Green

When we “go green” on St. Patrick’s Day, we typically celebrate our Irish side, whether we’re Irish or not, but we can also “go green” by being more environmentally aware at the same time. Here’s a few ways to make your St. Patty’s Day a little greener: Carpool, or better yet, walk to the local [...]

Sustainable Workshops offered in Colorado

The Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, a non-profit organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is offering a series of environmentally-focused workshops this spring.  Its Sustainable Building and Energy series will focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy and green building design.  Attendees of another series called “The Abundant Backyard” will learn about gardening, beekeeping and raising [...]

BuildingEnergy09 Conference Scheduled

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is calling all architects, engineers, builders, building systems designers and owners, facility managers, developers, investors, real estate professionals, municipal & building code officials, sustainability coordinators, policy makers, planners and students to its 34th annual BuildingEnergy09 Conference. The event will feature major speakers, seminars, workshops and trade floor exhibits focusing on [...]

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