Turning Trash into Energy

It’s a fact of life, the 6.7 billion people on this planet produce a lot of garbage. Much of it fills up landfills where the decomposing trash gives off methane and carbon dioxide, the top two greenhouse gases. What if we could harness those gases and use them as a renewable energy [...]

Jessica Alba Shows off her Green Home

Decorated with used furniture, non-toxic paint, and organic linens, Jessica Alba’s house is eco-chic.  It’s featured in the latest issue of In Style Magazine.  ecorazzi has the full story here.

Northeast Pennsylvania’s First School of Architecture to Focus on Green Building

Marywood University announced this week that its Scranton-Dunmore campus will be adding a 300-student architecture program that will focus on green building. In fact, the university’s former Health & Physical Education building will be renovated to accommodate the School of Architecture and will feature a green roof and a grey water system that will be [...]

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.’

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 [...]

Save a Tree: Use Less Paper

Americans use more paper per capita than any other nation which goes right along with our outrageous lifestyle of consumption. Approximately 4 billion trees are cut down each year just to make paper. While many trees are replanted, our growing demand for paper products exceeds the growth rate of many tree species. [...]

Washing Machines That Reduce Utility Bills

Doing the laundry is a necessary chore, but at least today’s technology enables us to save on our energy and water bills with Energy Star front-loading washing machines. EcoHomeResource.com has a great guide to finding just the right one for you, along with some helpful tips to make doing laundry more eco-friendly.

Strip Old Paint Away without the Toxins

If you like to refinish old pieces of furniture, but are concerned about the outrageous odors and harmful fumes that conventional paint strippers exude, now there are alternative, non-toxic paint strippers on the market. These new paint strippers may be a little more expensive than traditional strippers, but they are certainly a healthier option.

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