sustainable lifestyle: Green Building in Vancouver Washington - Eco roofs - 09/09/10 09:11 AM
When thinkning about green and sustainable building inVancouver Washington, one naturally gravitates toward eco-roofs. (Uh well, I guess you couldn't Gravitate towards...you know what I mean!)The Green Building Committee of the Lower Columbia alliance for Living Sustainably is hosing a series of workshops on the subject of Green Roofs that runs through September. See below for the schedule and we hope to see you there!

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sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks Vancouver Washingto. Invitation to June's Meeting - 06/14/10 09:27 AM

Green Drinks Vancouver Washingto. Invitation to June's MeetingIt is that time again. Laura and Terra have been hard at work setting up this month's Green Drink event. If you are interested in green and sustainable living and like to socialize with likeminded people, then mark your calendar and plan to be there. It is always a good time and they work hard to provide useful information to the group.Hello everyone,  
Yahoo, the sun has FINALLY arrived, We hope you were all able to get out and play in the sun this weekend. Here are the details for our next … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: EcoRoof Expo in Portland - Friday and Saturday. Don't Miss It! - 03/11/10 08:35 AM

Eco Roof Expo in Portland - Friday and Saturday. Don't Miss It!My friends at Earth Advantage have just reminded me that the Portland EcoRoof expo is this week. Sponsored by the City of Portland, the event will run Friday and Saturday, March 12 - 13th, from 10 - 6:00 each day.An expert panel of speakers will cover topics related to all aspects of ecoroof benefits,, installation, and maintenance. Admission is free. For more details, go to Ecoroof Portland.
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sustainable lifestyle: Beautiful 1.67 acre building lots available in Battle Ground's Bear Haven, A New Green Built Community! - 03/10/10 04:27 AM
Beautiful 1.67 acre building lots available in Battle Ground's Bear Haven, A New Green Built Community!Bear Haven, soon to be one of Battle Ground's premier gated "Green" communities, currently has 15 1.67 acre lots for sale. These flat and spacious building lots are ready to build on with water, power, and electric already delivered to the curb. The wooded neighborhood used to be a Christmas tree farm and is still dotted with trees that will continue to add beauty to the community. What makes Bear Haven a "Green" community?Bear Haven has teamed up with premier Clark County builder, Jon Girod, to … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Extreme Green Building in Clark County Washington - 03/10/10 03:34 AM

Extreme Green Building in Clark County WashingtonIt looks like Green Building is finally catching on in Clark County Washington. After years of resistance by local builders, a select few are going main stream with their green building practices. Would you believe that the pictured home is being built and offered in an "Extreme Green" version on a 1.75 acre lot for less than $450,000? At 3436 sq. feet, green building in Clark County Washington is becoming affordable!They aren't just adding insulated windows or Energy Star appliances and calling it green. These homes are designed to be ultra energy efficient and … (1 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Vancouver Wa. Green Drinks Invite - March 30 - 03/10/10 01:23 AM

It is that time again. My friends Laura Sauermilch and Terra Heilman have sent out the invitation for this month's Vancouver Wa. Green Drink event as well as a comprehensive list of everything green in the area. Thanks guys!
Hello Everyone. Spring has sprung-well sort of. Please join us on March 30th at Who Song and Larry's upstairs for the March gathering of Vancouver Green Drinks. 360 695-1198 111 SE Columbia Way Vancouver WA 98661 Informal intros will begin @ 6PM. This month we will hear our five minute spiel from Tracy at the NW Renewable Energy Institute 1-800 868-1816 … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Eco-Roofs - Green Building in Vancouver Wa. - 03/04/10 02:35 PM

Eco-Roofs - Green Building in Vancouver Wa.
I like everything about green building. I like the high efficiency furnaces and water heaters. I like building with sustainable and local materials. I like the fact that you can paint a home without poisoning the environment. I like building a home that is sealed in such a way that it can be heated and cooled with a minimum of energy. I like high tech gadgets that generate energy.
And I like eco-roofs!There is nothing new or advanced about eco-roofs. They have been around for hundreds of years. They are pretty simple yet … (7 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks in February 2010 - Vancouver Washington Real Estate - 02/10/10 02:17 AM

Notice: Drinking is not Required!
Laura Sauermilch and Terra Heilman are still hard at work leading the Vancouver Washington Chapter of Green Drinks. I highly recommend attending a meeting and getting to know the members. Whether you are a full blown tree hugger or just "Green Curious", you will surely have a good time. The following is their monthly Green Drinks invitation and list of other notable Green Events throughout Vancouver. Hope to see you there!Hello everyone, (Wow these months are just whizzing by!!!)   We will meet again on Tuesday Feb 23rd at El Presidente in downtown Vancouver. Intros Will … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks in January 2010 - Vancouver WA Real Estate - 01/10/10 02:58 AM
Hello everyone,  We hope you had a great Holiday season and that you made some great memories with your friends and family.   Well now that we are all back to the grind, it is already time for a mini break from it all. Please join us at Lapellahs on Tuesday January 26th. As usual intros will start @ 6 PM. We will meet in the back of the restaurant this time.  
Our 5 Min spiel speaker this month will be Pete DuBois form Clark County. Here's a blurb on him.
Peter DuBois currently serves as Clark County's Sustainability Coordinator.  The … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Eco Tourism - Part 3 - Tours and Excursions - 12/15/09 01:54 PM
 
 Eco Tourism - Part 3 - Tours and ExcursionsOther issues to consider when traveling with purpose are any side excursions in which you might choose to participate. It can be a little tricky to determine how Eco Friendly any given tour might be but with the right questions you should be able to make a responsible choice. The issues that watch for are as follows:
 Is the tour ecologically sound and sustainable? Jeep tours are one of the most popular types of excursions. Although it sounds like a great deal of fun to load up in a 4x4 vehicle and … (1 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Maybe Its Time To Get A New Fridge! - Green Living in Vancouver Washington - 12/11/09 12:55 AM



Maybe Its Time To Get A New Fridge! - Green Living in Vancouver WashingtonYour 20 year old "Retro" avocado refrigerator with chrome handles may rate high on the cool scale but don't let sentiment stop you from retiring it. A fridge made before 1993 could be costing you over $100 each year to operate. Replace it with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model and cut your related energy costs in half. In addition to saving you money, many ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators come with innovative features such as precise temperature controls and advanced food compartments to keep your … (1 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks November Events - 11/06/09 09:15 AM

Green Drinks November EventsHere is the latest event list from my firend, Laura Sauermilch, at Green Drinks:
Greetings all,
We had such a fantastic time at Friday's party.  We wanted to quickly say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this tremendous party possible! We're breaking our 2 email rule this month to bring you this special email about some great November events!  (Including a couple this weekend)
November's Green Drinks 5 minute spiel will feature Ryan Ojerio from the Washington Trails Association (WTA.) The WTA promotes hiking and trails through advocacy, education and volunteer trail maintenance. As WTA's … (0 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: What Is ICF Home Construction? Green Building in Vancouver Washington - 11/03/09 04:44 AM
 
 What Is ICF Home Construction? Green Building in Vancouver WashingtonAnother building technique that is becoming more common in green building in Vancouver Washington, is the use of ICF's. ICF's are Insulated Concrete Forms. Insulated Concrete Forms are stay in place forms used to build a superior concrete home. ICFs can be made from a variety of materials: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) - most common, Extruded polystyrene, Polyurethane, Cement-bonded wood fiber, and Cement-bonded polystyrene beads.
The majority of forms are made of foam insulation, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), and are either separate panels connected with plastic connectors or ties; or pre-formed … (2 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: What is SIP Construction? Green Building In Vancouver Washington - 11/01/09 03:20 AM
 
 What is SIP Construction? Green Building In Vancouver Washington 
Structural Insulated Panels or SIPs are one of the latest trends in green building technology. A SIP consists of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with a layer of foam in the center. Generally the structural boards are made of oriented strand board (OSB) and the foam is either polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam, or polyurethane foam. Although the concept of foam core panels was originally developed in the 1930's and gained public attention in the 70's, their use as a mainstream building techniques is just now catching on … (1 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: 5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar - Green Living Vancouver Washington - 10/29/09 03:46 PM
5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar - Green Living Vancouver WashingtonMy friend, Bill Black turned me on to this video. Thanks Bill!Most Americans can't afford $20,000 to $50,000 to add photovoltaic panel to their home. This 2 minute video will give you 5 cheap and easy ways to cut you energy bills with solar power.

 
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver WA real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your … (2 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Welcome to Green Linx! - Sustainable Living - 10/29/09 05:27 AM
 
 Welcome to Green Linx!
This is designed to be a source of Green and Sustainable living information for all who may be interested. This site will be worth bookmarking as it will be growing as new and interesting sites become available.groovygreen.com - A fun blog that focuses on some of the funky shades of green. Topics cover everything from the world's largest treehouse to the first bicycle hearse. (Photo above)greeninc.com - This is the green living section of the New York Times blog. They do an awesome job of reporting worldwide green issues.TreeHugger.com - The name speaks for itself. This … (7 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs - How to kill elder bugs without using dangerous chemicals. - 10/25/09 06:12 AM

Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs - How to kill elder bugs without using dangerous chemicals.If you are a Washington resident, then you have certainly seen the Western Boxelder Bug. In the fall, it is a very common sight to see them warming themselves on the sunny side of the homes in most neighborhoods. Boxelder bugs spend the winter in protected places, including homes. On warm days,  they'll come out and rest in the sun, and you'll see them on the south and west sides of homes.They are not dangerous. They don't sting or bite. They don't cause much damage to … (6 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: I Have Seen Hybrid Cars, But Hybrid HOMES? - 10/05/09 04:53 PM
I Have Seen Hybrid Cars, But Hybrid HOMES?We have all seen hybrid cars. When discussing the subject, most Americans think of the ultra modern Toyota Prius. Most people understand that a hybrid car is one that uses the latest technology to be the most energy efficient and have the least negative impact on the environment. Pretty simple right?What about hybrid homes?Have you ever heard of a hybrid home? If so, what is the image that comes to mind? Is it some futuristic modular bungalow? Or is a cape cod style home that reminds you of the sea breezes of the east … (7 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: Urban Farm School - A New Green Solution For Vancouver Washington - 10/05/09 02:55 PM

Urban Farm School - A New Green Solution For Vancouver WashingtonI had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Urban Farm School, Kendra Pearce, at last month's Vancouver Green Drinks meeting.Urban Farm School is an awesome idea and Kendra has been doing a great job educating Vancouver WA residents in the areas of gardening and home canning. The list of topics that they cover is staggering. Have you always wanted to can your own preserves but didn't know where to start? Call Urban Farm School. They can put together a class right in your own home!Want to know how to … (2 comments)

sustainable lifestyle: New Green Drinks Vancouver Slogan - Read it here first! - 10/03/09 04:45 AM

New Green Drinks Vancouver Slogan - Read it here first!Green Drinks is a casual networking group with members nation wide. The group in Vancouver WA meets monthly at a local restaurant for drinks and friendly discussion about local green topics. The conversation is always lively and informative. The attendees are always fun. Last night featured a presentation by Urban Farm School's Kendra Pearce about the benefits of home gardening.  There was an interesting surprise at last night's Green Drinks Vancouver meeting. We have a new slogan:
"Green Drinks Vancouver - Where Networking Isn't Lame!"
 
photo by MirambWhen you choose … (2 comments)

 
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