sustainable lifestyle: Green Building in Vancouver Washington - Eco roofs - 09/09/10 04:11 PM
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 … (3 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks Vancouver Washingto. Invitation to June's Meeting - 06/14/10 04:27 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: EcoRoof Expo in Portland - Friday and Saturday. Don't Miss It! - 03/11/10 04:35 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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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 12:27 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Extreme Green Building in Clark County Washington - 03/10/10 11:34 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 … (1 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Vancouver Wa. Green Drinks Invite - March 30 - 03/10/10 09:23 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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Eco-Roofs - Green Building in Vancouver Wa. - 03/04/10 10:35 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 … (7 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks in February 2010 - Vancouver Washington Real Estate - 02/10/10 10:17 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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks in January 2010 - Vancouver WA Real Estate - 01/10/10 10:58 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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Eco Tourism - Part 3 - Tours and Excursions - 12/15/09 09:54 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 … (1 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Maybe Its Time To Get A New Fridge! - Green Living in Vancouver Washington - 12/11/09 08:55 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 … (1 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Green Drinks November Events - 11/06/09 05:15 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: What Is ICF Home Construction? Green Building in Vancouver Washington - 11/03/09 12:44 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: What is SIP Construction? Green Building In Vancouver Washington - 11/01/09 11:20 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 … (1 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: 5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar - Green Living Vancouver Washington - 10/29/09 10:46 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 … (2 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Welcome to Green Linx! - Sustainable Living - 10/29/09 12:27 PM
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 … (7 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs - How to kill elder bugs without using dangerous chemicals. - 10/25/09 01:12 PM
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 … (6 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: I Have Seen Hybrid Cars, But Hybrid HOMES? - 10/05/09 11:53 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 … (7 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: Urban Farm School - A New Green Solution For Vancouver Washington - 10/05/09 09:55 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 … (2 comments)
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sustainable lifestyle: New Green Drinks Vancouver Slogan - Read it here first! - 10/03/09 11:45 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 … (2 comments)
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