Greening Buildings with Bio-Walls

An interesting trend in wall finishes is deemed “bio-wall”, where live plants literally cover the vertical surfaces of interior or exterior walls. Not only do these living walls create an aesthetically-pleasing surface, but they help insulate the building, clean the air, and enhance property value.

Clean Power from the Garbage Dump?

The rotting garbage in our landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 21 times worse than carbon dioxide. But on the bright side, that methane gas can be utilized to generate clean energy. The world’s annual dumping of 1.6 billion tons of trash is a sustainable source of power!

Saving Rain

Here in southeastern Pennsylvania, we’ve had a significant amount of rainfall lately and it makes me think about where all that water is going. Our stormwater systems have been overflowing at times and there have been flooding issues along the Delaware River and low-lying areas. Stormwater runoff from impervious paved surfaces is also a […]

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 […]

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.

Keep Your Gutters Clean and Green

Looking for a green solution to keep your rain gutters free and clear of debris? I’ve recently come across a low-cost gutter protection system that is not only recyclable, but is made from 100% post-consumer recycled HDPE plastic (detergent bottles and milk jugs).

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