The Basics of Biomass Roofing
Do you need a new roof? Are you building a house and considering your roofing options? Many people assume that their options are limited; you either install shingles or a metal roof. The truth is there are many...
Does Your Home Need Rewiring? Signs of Electrical Failures
We have all, at one time or another, had the experience of blow-drying our hair and the lights in the back bedroom go out. This does not necessarily mean that you have to go out and revamp your entire electrica...
How To Set Up a Home Office
Working from home is green. From reducing the carbon footprint it takes to move from home to the office to even reducing paper waste, installing a office in your house is the ultimate green move. It may sound s...
May 11, 2013: It’s World Fair Trade Day!
World Fair Trade Day was created by the World Fair Trade Organization. This year the holiday falls on May 11th. It’s a worldwide festival of events designed to celebrate Fair Trade and to bring awareness to the...
Green Alternatives to Insulation
Insulation is a necessity. You need it to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It also helps keep it soundproof so you can enjoy the quiet comforts of home. However, traditionally insulatio...
Eco-Friendly Car Washing 101
There are many ways to be eco-friendly; however, most individuals and families alike do not think of being eco-friendly in the car-washing department. There are many benefits to eco-friendly car washing such as...
Harrison Ford Opens Fortune’s Brainstorm Green 2013
Harrison Ford, the actor, the producer, is also an environmentalist. He is in fact vice- chair of Conservation International. Yesterday Ford appeared on FORTUNE''s Green stage with CI''s Chairman, Peter Seligma...
Most Influential Eco-Fashion Designers
If you love fashion then there’s no doubt that you’ve noticed a growing trend in eco fashion. Eco fashion is defined as fashion that supports and practices sustainability. Whether an item is recycled or repurpo...
How to Teach Kids to Care about the Environment
There are so many things that it’s important to teach children. They need to learn to be productive and compassionate members of society. They need to learn how to care for themselves as they care for others. A...
Geothermal Energy: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Did you know that almost two-thirds of the electricity bill is spent heating and cooling your home? With temperature fluctuations that range from mild to extreme in some areas of the country, it should come as ...