The Home Buyer’s Guide to Green Homes

Jerry Yudelson, a widely known expert on green building and green development, recently announced the publication of his new book, “Choosing Green: The Home Buyer’s Guide to Good Green Homes.” The 224-page trade paperback book was published by New Society Publishers which is a well-known mainstream publisher of green building and sustainability books.

According to Yudelson, “‘Choosing Green’ is the first book aimed at the new home buyers, showing them how to buy a green home, who’s building them, what the rating systems mean, and what questions to ask at the model home. My hope is that by arming the home buyers with more information about green homes that they will show up demanding that builders produce them. An informed and active consumer is the fastest and best way to energize market transformation.” Continue Reading…

Until very recently, engineered flooring (wood veneer over plywood platform) has inherently been a non-eco friendly product thanks to uncertified veneers, glue and finish toxicity. A wood flooring company, Pioneer Millworks, is poised to re-engineer the industry with the introduction of what is claimed to be the first, fully-eco engineered floor to hit the market. Continue Reading…

It’s sad to see what our world is coming into! Amongst other problems, millions of people have suffered from the climate changes and pollution caused by our irresponsible actions throughout the last few decades.

But instead of pointing finger, we can reverse the damage we have done through volunteerism, conservation, and smart, thoughtful actions, so millions more will not face the same tragedy in the future.

Action of one individual can make a small difference, one thousand persons can make a huge impact, then one million people can really change the world. Continue Reading…

Increasing energy costs, as well as state and federal rebates and incentives, make solar electric systems an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who want to reduce their energy bills. Solar energy is also one of the best ways to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

Trilogy(TM) by Shea Homes, the first builder to roll out a national solar offering, has chosen to work with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy. Trilogy will offer free solar power systems on new homes as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of homes in all of its Shea Homes Active Lifestyle(TM) Communities across four states in the US. Continue Reading…

To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America are asking consumers to take action and recycle their old electronics for free. Additionally, at some of the recycling events, the first 2,000 participants to drop off their unwanted electronics will receive a free, environmentally friendly cloth tote.

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Noble Gift Packaging, a leading innovator of custom-designed gift packaging, unveiled a new 32-page, color catalogue that makes it easy for packagers and retailers to go green and look good doing it. The catalogue introduces the new ZeroTree(TM) collection of stylish bags and other eco-friendly packaging products, which are made from a variety of environmentally responsible materials and techniques that reduce reliance on trees and encourage recycling and reuse. Continue Reading…

The Be EcoChic(TM) campaign, conceived by a hybrid group of innovative fashion luminaries and environmental leaders, will celebrate its global launch with a star-studded runway show that kicks-off New York Fashion Week. The group fashion show will take place on Thursday, September 4th at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History and will help redefine the runway in a universe that is going “green.”

Leading names in fashion, including Carmen Marc Valvo, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Cota, Del Forte, Donna Karan (DKNY), FORM, Red Carter, Vena Cava and many more, are lending their support. All designs will feature innovative fabrics that are environmentally-sensitive, sustainable, low-impact or recycled. To complement the designs, celebrity makeup artist, Matin, will create a chic eco-inspired “look” for the runway show. Continue Reading…

Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems.

Rebates will soon be available to help customers in Nevada offset installation costs for wind turbines and small, agricultural hydroelectric generating plants. In addition, more rebates will be available to customers who install solar photovoltaic systems. Continue Reading…

To help motorists save money at the gas pump and — at the same time — cut greenhouse gas emissions through proper vehicle maintenance, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has created a check list of Green Maintenance Tips at its new website. Moreover, NADA is urging its members to offer free Green Checkups, which focus on the things that have the most effect on fuel economy, such as oil and air filters, engine performance, tire pressure and emission controls. Continue Reading…