1. PAINT: Look for no- or low-VOC paint
2. PAPER: Always buy recycled content and unbleached
3. LIGHT BULBS: Compact Flourescents are your first choice!
4. APPLIANCES: ENERGY is the way to go - save money! Save Energy!
5. Fruits and Vegetables: Select choices that (6 comments)
green marketing: Light your way to energy savings! - 08/18/08 10:20 AM
What percent of electricity use comes from lighting?
Lighting accounts for 20 to 25 percent of US electricity use. An average household dedicates 5 to 10 percent of its energy budget to lighting. The US EPA estimates that Americans can cut lighting energy use of 30 to 60 percent by:
using (2 comments)
green marketing: NAR and Green Realtor - 08/07/08 10:52 PM
Did anyone read the recent REBAC weekly tipsheet? It states that the NAR has decided to create a Green Designation. Here is the information:
"The decision to develop a green designation program is the result of many months of market consideration and evaluation. We have found that there is a growing (6 comments)
green marketing: Two Cool Things You can Use! - 08/05/08 06:56 PM
Two cool things are happening now in Norfolk, both courtesy of Green Alternatives in Ghent...
Green Homeowners WorkshopLearn about all aspects of solar energy from generating electricity to heating swimming pools, touch a green roof, ask a question to a local green building expert, and more!When: Tuesday, August 12th (6:30-7:30pm) Cost: (0 comments)
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