Kitchen Makeover Series: Green Countertops, Part V

How can the ancient craft of Terrazzo be translated into the 21st century? How about mixing porcelain from pre-consumer sinks, tubs and toilets with an epoxy resin or cementitious binder to create cool countertops and flooring.

Clear Clutter for Clean Water

Blue Planet Run Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting clean water projects worldwide, has a new campaign that encourages yard sales (re-use) to raise money to donate to the organization.

EPA and CCSP Release Climate Report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Climate Change Science Program released a report on July 17, 2008 analyzing the impacts that climate change will have on humanity.

All-American Pastime Hits a Green Home Run

The trend towards environmentally-conscious building and living is influencing many aspects of daily life and America’s favorite sport, baseball, is no exception. Major League Baseball has partnered with the nonprofit environmental group, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), to lessen the game’s environmental impact.

How Green is Soy-Based Spray Foam Insulation?

Now that we’ve explored cellulose and denim cotton insulation, let’s take a look at another green option for insulation — Soy-based Spray Foam Insulation.

The Tropical Beauty of Coconut Palmwood

Coconut palm trees are useful for their plentiful coconuts, but after the trees have been plantation grown for about 80 years, they no longer produce the tasty treat. When they become dormant, the old trees are cut down and new ones are planted. Until recent years, the old palms were viewed as by-products [...]

Denali National Park’s Green Visitor Center Welcomes Tourists

The new Eielson Visitor Center in the heart of Denali National Park, Alaska, has been awarded the highest level of LEED achievement from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Center received its Platinum rating for adherence to strict environmental standards integrated into its construction.

Agricultural Waste Brings New Life to Furnishings

Beautiful and durable furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and casework are now being made from a variety of agricultural waste by-products. Wheat straw, sunflower seed hulls, and stalks from the Sorghum plant are typically burned or disposed of unnecessarily after harvest, but new uses for the reclaimed ag-fibers are used to make innovative interior design elements.

Natural Pool Solutions

If you love the luxury of having your very own swimming pool, but aren’t fond of swimming in a chemical soup, there are some natural options that will keep your pool sparkling clean.

NJ Company Turns Garbage into Gold

Trenton-based TerraCycle’s entire product line is made from and packaged in waste products. How ingenious is that?!

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