
What are the characteristics that make a house "energy-efficient"? According to the United States government there are four main criteria.
Green gardening in the home follows the same principles as outdoor gardening.
One of the foremost reasons that many parents seek to live a green lifestyle is because they are mindful of the fact that the earth is an inheritance left to the children.
Family meals are usually one of the most enjoyable times of the day. It provides an opportunity for families to slow the pace down, eat some delicious food, and talk to each other.
The very act of growing plants would be considered by most of us as doing something green.
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Posted on 01 March 2010
Walking past someone’s cubicle at work, it’s almost natural to slow down and look at a lovely flower in a vase on their desk. The vibrant color and gentle scent filling the air makes people smile. And what could be more pleasant than an entire company filled with lovely flowers. They brighten the work place, [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 12 August 2009
2009 will mark the eighth year that San Francisco will be host to another one of the nation’s largest Green Festivals. The San Francisco Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, two leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to environmental and social justice for more than twenty-five years, The world climate crisis and energy [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 18 March 2009
How does one go about finding a reputable and truly green printing company? Consumers need to be aware of smaller shops that claim to be green because they do small things such as use recycled paper. Larger companies will be more likely to perform environmental impact audits. Many printing companies reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 December 2007
In addition to the positive effects of compost, the green gardener has a wide variety of other soil-enhancing products at his or her fingertips.Green manuresThese are plants that are grown to enrich and protect the soil. They reduce the harmful effects of wind and rain, reduce weeds and can provide nutrients when dug back into [...] Continue Reading