Pioneers of green building techniques are faced with the challenging task of identifying and integrating the use of innovative, sustainable materials into the canon of eco-friendly building.
Of course, any new material must answer the complicated question, “Is it really green?” In recent years, concrete and its use in flooring and countertops has gained popularity as a green building material, but not without an amount of controversy...
We all like to save money. If we can save money while benefiting the environment, then all the better! Plumbing is an area where you can reap huge savings by paying a bit more up front for water and energy efficient appliances and fixtures.
Your fixtures may be serving you well at the moment, but if you're in need of a replacement, look into these efficient alternatives for everything from water heaters to faucet washers.
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks to Maryanne Conlin, a lead writer for the green business-focused blog Ecopreneurist.com, and a marketing consultant with expertise in targeting LOHAS consumers.
Safety and eco-consciousness are two major items on our checklist as we shop for kids. Many natural art products fulfill these two and make it appear as if nature's palette has come alive on the page with a vibrancy found only in the vivid colors of the great outdoors.
These options will provide hours of creative inspiration and make great gifts for the budding artist:
There is nothing that inspires us to start doing everything better like the prospect of starting the new year afresh.
Pioneers of green building techniques are faced with the challenging task of identifying and integrating the use of innovative, sustainable materials into the canon of eco-friendly building.
Safety and eco-consciousness are two major items on our checklist as we shop for kids. Many natural art products fulfill these two and make it appear as if nature's palette has come alive on the page with a vibrancy found only in the vivid colors of the great outdoors.
